Best Steam Deck screen protector in 2024

Occasionally in this life, the old adage of ‘cheap, fast, good – pick two’ gets thrown out the window but, miraculously, gets off without a scratch on it. That’s because it was protected by a perfectly aligned screen protector from Benazcap.

That’s right, with Benazcap’s screen protectors, it really feels like you can have your cake and eat it. Included in the ludicrously good value package are two screen protectors rated for 9H hardness at only 0.25mm thick ensuring a long-lasting screen protector that won’t affect your touchscreen. To make it completely foolproof, there’s also an installation kit. We highly recommend spending the extra pennies for this it works out cheaper if you mess it up. You can also buy the pack without one if you ever need more in the future.

This combination of protection, value, and features makes Benazcap’s offering our best overall Steam Deck protector.

Sometimes you just gotta flex on the haters. Not satisfied with the wealth of more affordable options out there, you keep looking for something more luxurious. Dbrand has got your fancy self covered when it comes to buying the best premium Steam Deck screen protector.

With its extremely thin construction, you’d hardly notice it was there and that is exactly why it commands a premium. The polished edges are very nice when using the trackpads as it’s very common for your thumbs to brush the edge of the screen. It isn’t terribly expensive either when you take into consideration that you’re getting two very lovely screen protectors that are very functional, which is why it’s our best premium Steam Deck screen protector.

Scratches on your screen are always annoying, and while scratches on the Steam Deck’s screen itself are infinitely worse, it’s still annoying if you get one on the screen protector. Nothing damages your immersion like an ugly conspicuous scratch. The JETech screen protector’s anti-scratch design not only keeps your Deck safe but is resistant to scratches itself.

The one downside is that its screen is rather reflective. This means that if you are playing in brightly lit areas, it might rather annoyingly act as a sort of mirror. It won’t often be a problem, and it’s not bad enough that you can’t still enjoy your games, but it can still be annoying. Is it a small price to pay for a protected screen? Well, if you play inside most of the time, it’ll be fine, but if you love setting in the sun for outdoor gaming, it might start to grate a bit too much.

If you want the absolute most durable screen protector and hassle-free application, then Spigen’s tempered glass screen protector is an excellent choice. Not only does it boast a 9H hardness level, but also has plenty of other qualities that help keep your screen as clear and blemish free as possible.

Its oleophobic coating helps protect your screen from fingerprints as it is resistant to the natural oils of your fingers. It’s ideal for enjoying smudge free gameplay. To ensure absolute accuracy when putting the screen protector on, Spigen has included an alignment tray to ensure a perfectly positioned screen without getting your mucky mitts on it.

Valve included a very fancy etched anti-glare display on their top-end 1TB OLED model and while it is very nice, it is also quite expensive to replace it. Less expensive is Magglass’ matte screen protector, and we’ve chosen it as it not only protects the underlying display, it does a great job of diffusing unwanted light getting in the way of your gaming.

This could be a great option for those worried about the longevity of their screen or who normally use their 1TB Steam Deck OLED at home but are maybe taking a trip somewhere and want that extra peace of mind. Regardless of your reasons, you won’t go wrong with the Magglass matte screen protector.

Given how cheap the 256GB and 512GB Steam Deck OLED models are relative to their etched-glass sibling, you may want to keep on saving money by opting for these excellent value anti-glare screen protectors. While not quite as good at minimizing reflections as the 1TB screen model, they still go a long way to improving the usability of your Deck in adverse lighting conditions.

This is at no detriment to the strength of the screen protector as it also has a 9H hardness rating. Also included is a handy-dandy applicator taking any guesswork out of the equation ensuring a nice and square fit. If you want anti-glare properties without breaking the bank then JSAUX’s solution could be the one for you.

Blue light can be detrimental to your eye health, and being exposed to it before bed can contribute to insomnia. Sadly, the Steam Deck, like most electrical devices, produces a lot of blue light, so a screen that filters it out can be very helpful – especially to anyone with eye fatigue. Options like the iVoler Anti-Blue Light Screen Protector are ideal for avoiding this problem.

Not only is it easy on the eyes, but the matte finish helps to reduce glare too. The only area where we’d critique it is that though it is fairly easy to smudge when touching it – and as much as you may try to avoid it, your fingers will end up touching the screen at some point. It is very good at avoiding trapped bubbles though, which is a hurdle not every screen protector manages to get over.