StarTech.com 162MM-PRIVACY-SCREEN 16" MacBook Pro 21/23 Privacy Screen - Magnetic - Removable - Reversible Anti-Glare Blue Light Filter
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Product Features
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 162MM-PRIVACY-SCREEN is a precision-engineered privacy screen filter designed exclusively for the 16-inch MacBook Pro models from 2021 and 2023. It integrates microlouver technology to restrict screen visibility from side angles, ensuring sensitive data remains private in open office environments or public spaces.
This accessory attaches magnetically for a secure, tool-free fit that does not interfere with the laptop's built-in webcam, sensors, or lid closure. Its reversible design offers both an anti-glare matte side to reduce reflections and a high-gloss side to preserve color vibrancy, adapting to various lighting conditions while providing robust screen protection.
Relevant factors for this section include Display Type Supported, Display Size Supported, Device Supported, Durability. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
Engineered with a 16-inch (406.40 mm) LCD-compatible form factor, this privacy screen employs microlouver technology that darkens the display view beyond ±30 degrees from center, effectively preventing visual eavesdropping. The magnetic attachment system ensures a slim profile and easy removal without adhesives or clips.
The filter blocks up to 51% of blue light to reduce digital eye strain during prolonged use, while maintaining 60% light transmittance for clear screen readability. Its reversible construction allows users to switch between a matte finish for glare reduction and a glossy finish for color fidelity, both coated to resist fingerprints, scratches, and damage.
Relevant factors for this section include Display Type Supported, Display Size Supported, Device Supported, Durability. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This privacy screen delivers essential benefits for professionals who handle confidential information on their MacBook Pro in shared workspaces. Its combination of privacy, eye comfort, and physical protection makes it a versatile addition to any mobile workstation.
Enhanced Privacy Security
Microlouver technology limits screen visibility to direct viewers only, safeguarding sensitive data from prying eyes in cafes, airports, or open-plan offices without compromising your own view.
- Restricts view beyond ±30° from center
- Prevents visual eavesdropping
- Maintains full clarity for the user
Dual-Surface Flexibility
The reversible design offers a matte side for anti-glare performance in bright environments and a glossy side for vibrant color reproduction, allowing you to adapt to different lighting needs instantly.
- Matte side reduces reflections
- Glossy side preserves color accuracy
- Scratch and fingerprint resistant
Health-Focused Design
By filtering up to 51% of blue light, this screen helps minimize digital eye strain and discomfort during long work sessions, promoting better visual comfort without sacrificing screen brightness.
- Reduces blue light exposure
- Improves visual comfort
- Maintains 60% light transmittance
Deployment / Use Cases
Ideal for business professionals, remote workers, and students who use their 16-inch MacBook Pro in environments where screen privacy is critical. The magnetic attachment and removable nature make it perfect for dynamic work settings where the screen may need to be stowed or reapplied frequently.
Common applications include financial analysts reviewing sensitive reports in public spaces, healthcare professionals accessing patient records in shared clinics, and corporate employees presenting confidential data in meetings. The included protective sleeve allows for safe storage when not in use, ensuring the filter remains undamaged during transport.
Mobile Office Security
Deploy in coffee shops, co-working spaces, or during travel to keep proprietary information, client data, and personal communications private from nearby onlookers.
Collaborative Workspaces
Use in open-plan offices or team environments where screen visibility needs to be controlled during focused work, yet easily removed for collaborative screen-sharing sessions.
Physical Profile
The privacy screen measures 13.8" (351 mm) in width and 9" (229 mm) in depth, with a minimal height of 0" (0.40 mm) to maintain a sleek fit against the MacBook Pro display. Weighing only 3.50 oz (99.22 g), it adds negligible bulk to the laptop, ensuring portability is not compromised. The durable construction resists fingerprints, scratches, and damage, maintaining a clean appearance through daily use.
- Width
- 13.8" (351 mm)
- Depth
- 9" (229 mm)
- Height
- 0" (0.40 mm)
- Weight
- 3.50 oz (99.22 g)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for immediate use and maintenance of the privacy screen.
Highlights
- Fits 16-inch MacBook Pro 2021 and 2023 models exactly without blocking webcams or sensors
- Microlouver technology restricts screen visibility to ±30° from center for privacy
- Magnetic attachment for tool-free, secure installation and easy removal
- Reversible design with anti-glare matte side and high-gloss side for flexibility
- Blocks up to 51% of blue light to reduce eye strain during prolonged use
- Scratch, fingerprint, and damage-resistant coating for durability
- Includes protective sleeve for safe storage when not in use
- Lightweight at 3.50 oz (99.22 g) with minimal added bulk
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 162MM-PRIVACY-SCREEN |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Privacy Screen Filter |
| Technical Information | |
| Display Type Supported | LCD |
| Display Size Supported | 16" (406.40 mm) |
| Device Supported | MacBook Pro |
| Anti-glare | Yes |
| Screen Attachment | Magnetic |
| Blue Light Reduction | Yes |
| Reversible | Yes |
| Features | Removable,Microlouver Privacy Technology,Reversible Matte-to-Glossy |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Durability | Fingerprint Resistant,Scratch Resistant,Damage Resistant |
| Height | 0" (0.40 mm) |
| Width | 13.8" (351 mm) |
| Depth | 9" (229 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 3.50 oz (99.22 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Privacy Screen Filter 1 x Cardboard Insert 1 x Wiping Cloth 1 x Sleeve 1 x Quick-Start Guide |
| Compatibility | Apple - MacBook Pro (2021), MacBook Pro (2023) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
FAQ
Which MacBook Pro models is this privacy screen compatible with?
This privacy screen is designed specifically for the 16-inch MacBook Pro models released in 2021 and 2023. It ensures an exact fit that does not interfere with the top-mounted webcam, sensors around the display, or the laptop's lid closure mechanism.
How does the microlouver privacy technology work?
The microlouver technology uses a series of microscopic louvers within the screen filter that darken the display view when seen from angles beyond ±30 degrees from center. This restricts side visibility, preventing visual eavesdropping while maintaining full clarity for the user directly in front of the screen.
Is the privacy screen easy to install and remove?
Yes, installation is hassle-free thanks to the built-in magnetic strips. Simply align the screen with your MacBook Pro display and it attaches securely without tools, adhesives, or clips. It can be removed just as easily and stored in the included protective sleeve when not needed.
What are the benefits of the reversible design?
The reversible design offers two surfaces: an anti-glare matte side that reduces reflections in bright environments and a high-gloss side that helps retain color vibrancy. This allows you to switch based on lighting conditions, with both sides featuring a scratch and fingerprint-resistant coating.
How does this screen help reduce eye strain?
The filter blocks up to 51% of blue light emitted by the display, which is known to contribute to digital eye strain during prolonged use. It maintains 60% light transmittance to ensure screen readability remains high, improving visual comfort without sacrificing brightness.
What is included in the package with the privacy screen?
The package contains the privacy screen filter itself, a cardboard insert for protection, a wiping cloth for cleaning, a protective sleeve to stow the screen when not in use, and a quick-start guide to assist with installation and care.
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