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Best screen protectors for 11-inch iPad Pro iMore 2021

The 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) is one of the best iPads you can buy right now. It has a gorgeous Liquid Retina Display in a more compact form factor than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and it packs in Apple's M1 silicon chip. And even though the 11-inch does not have the Liquid Retina XDR display the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021) has, it's still great and provides beautiful picture quality. It's also just as expensive to fix if you break it, so you definitely want to grab a screen protector. There are a few different price points for screen protectors on the market, and most of them are also backwards-compatible with previous iterations of 11-inch iPad Pro. Here are the best screen protectors for the 11-inch iPad Pro.

One of the best: amFilm 2-pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Time to go matte: Supershieldz (3-Pack) Matte Screen Protector
Tempered glass: ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Plus
Just like paper: SwitchEasy Paperfeel Screen Protector
It's washable: Moshi iVisor AG
Super tough and durable: ESR 2-pack Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector

Amfilm 2 Pack 11 Inch Ipad Pro Screen Protector

One of the best : amFilm 2-pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Staff pick

amFilm makes high-quality and affordable screen protectors for a variety of devices. This one for the 11-inch iPad Pro is made with tempered glass that is scratch-proof, resilient, crystal clear, and long-lasting. It comes with two screen protectors in the pack and has all of the tools you need for easy installation.

$12 at Amazon

Supershieldz iPad Pro shield

Time to go matte : Supershieldz (3-Pack) Matte Screen Protector

Made from high-quality Japanese PET film, the Supershiedz offers easy installation with no residue. The matte film has a natural feel and was designed to protect your tablet from daily scratches, dust, and scraps. It's good at removing fingerprints too.

ZAGG Invisibleshield Glass Plus

Tempered glass : ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Plus

Smudge resistant and long-lasting, this product offers three times the shatter protection versus an unprotected screen. It includes a bubble-free application with EZ apply tabs, so installation is easy-peasy. ZAGG is also one of the top brands for screen protectors, so you are paying for the quality.

Switcheasy Paperlike 11 Inch Ipad Pro Screen Protector

Just like paper : SwitchEasy Paperfeel Screen Protector

Make your iPad feel more like paper. If you're an artist, take the Apple Pencil on a unique journey across the iPad's display with this screen protector that turns your 11-inch iPad Pro screen into an infinite paper canvas. It's super slim, reduces eyestrain and glare, and has a matte surface, so no fingerprints.

$25 at SwitchEasy

Moshi Ivisor Ipad Pro Amazon Cropped

It's washable : Moshi iVisor AG

The iVisor offers enhanced touchscreen maneuverability and Apple Pencil performance. It's washable and reusable and provides edge-to-edge protection, so your entire iPad is safe. Keep in mind that this version is only compatible up to the 2020 version of the 11-inch iPad Pro — a new version is coming in July for the 2021 version, and that's because of different sensor placement.

$30 at Amazon

Esr Screen Protector 2021 11 Ipad Pro

Super tough and durable : ESR 2-pack Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector

This screen protector is triple-enforced to withstand anything, even your keys, cables, and other hard objects from scratching up the screen. Even though it's super tough, it's also incredibly thin and offers crystal clear clarity. To make installation easy, ESR provides an aligntment frame, and there are also camera lens protectors too.

$19 at Amazon

Slight differences between the 2020 and 2021 11-inch iPad Pros

While the new 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) has the same dimensions as the 2020 model, there are some very slight differences with the sensors in the front camera. Since the 2020 model uses a 7MP TrueDepth camera while the 2021 uses a 12MP TrueDepth camera and has a 122-degree field of view with extra features like Center Stage, the sensors for the front-facing camera are slightly different. This affects compatibility with certain screen protectors, like the Moshi iVisor AG that we mentioned above (the company says that the 2021 version of the iVIsor is coming in July).

However, most of the screen protectors that we have included in this collection are designed to be compatible with both, and even state this in the product description or in the questions section on Amazon. But if you are concerned about compatibility, make sure to double check the compatible years for the screen protector that you are looking at first before purchasing.

A pristine screen with the best 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) screen protectors

While we may not always be a big fan of screen protectors on smaller devices like the best iPhone, it's different on iPads. The screen on your 11-inch iPad Pro may go through a lot more use with something like the Apple Pencil, so it's important to have a great screen protector to keep your device safe from scratches, fingerprints, and other mishaps especially since that screen can be costly to replace!

Our top recommendation is the amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector. I have been using amFilm for a few of my devices, like my Nintendo Switch, and it's always a great choice. It's easy to apply with no worries about air bubbles or debris getting stuck, and it blends in well, so you don't even remember that it's there. It's also super affordable, so what's not to love about that?

If you want a big-name brand, then the ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Plus is a great option. It has three times the shatter protection for your 11-inch iPad Pro screen, so you definitely don't need to worry about anything happening to it with this on. ZAGG makes high-quality products, and InvisibleShield is one of its top accessories. There's a reason it's pricey compared to other options.

Screen protectors seem to get better with each new year, and the current lineup offers some of the best 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) screen protectors that we've seen so far. Whether you buy one of the protectors above or others on the market, the screen protectors will ensure you'll get years of enjoyment out of your iPad Pro.

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Christine Chan

Lover of coffee, Disney, food, video games, writing, mechanical keyboards, and photography. I've been writing about Apple and video games for almost a decade. If I'm not writing, you can probably find me over at Disneyland. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram as @christyxcore.

Bryan M Wolfe

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