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I have a dead cockroach in my ceiling, and I only noticed it thanks to a Switch 2 screen protector that, ironically, is supposed to tame reflections. The protector in question is a pre-production sample of the Jsaux Obsidian AR screen protector, which is coming in October for $21.99.
The company claims it’s better than standard screen protectors because it features a similar physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating found in the Apple Studio Display. It’s supposed to reduce glare while retaining a glossy appearance — an ideal combination for gamers, since you can’t always choose where you’ll play games.
In reality, this pre-production screen protector boasts minor improvements that are easy to miss. Obsidian AR slightly reduces the intensity of reflections hitting the screen that could otherwise distract me during gameplay. However, I noticed these differences in photos more than I did while actively using the Switch 2.
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1 / 2 Without a screen protector installed.
One thing I did have the misfortune to notice as I played my Switch 2 with the screen protector equipped was the roach in my ceiling. That little sucker has probably been dead for a while and I only just noticed. In defense of Jsaux’s claims, it makes the bold LED tube illuminating the trapped roach a little dimmer and tougher to pick out, but not nearly enough to wipe this encounter from my memory.
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1 / 2 Without the screen protector installed.
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