Oh man, i get the anxiety! I was sooo worried about scratching my screen too. Honestly, i found that the expensive ones arent always better. For a solid budget pick, i suggest:

* iPhone+17+Pro+2-Pack&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector Glas.tR EZ Fit for iPhone 17 Pro 2-Pack

It costs around $16 and the tray makes it basically foolproof. I havent had any sensitivity issues at all, just be reallyyy careful if your installing it yourself to avoid dust... gl!

Just found this thread. For your situation, compare iPhone+17+Pro&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">amFilm OneTouch Tempered Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone+17+Pro&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">ESR Armorite Screen Protector for iPhone 17 Pro. amFilm is a pretty decent option for value, while ESR is tougher but more expensive. TL;DR: Choose amFilm; it's basically the best value, includes a tray, and you wont notice any drop in clarity.

Did this last week, worked perfectly

@Reply #5 - good point! I'm in the same position and haven't even peeled the factory plastic off yet because I'm so worried about scratches. I've been comparing the Belkin UltraGlass 2 Screen Protector for iPhone 17 Pro and the ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass XTR3 for iPhone 17 Pro as higher-end alternatives to the usual budget picks. Belkin is the one Apple uses for their in-store installs. It's 0.29mm thick and claims to be 2.7x stronger than standard glass. Just make sure you use a high-quality tray; even a slight misalignment can cause lifting. I'd recommend getting it professionally done if you're not sure about your own steady hand. ZAGG is the most expensive option but includes HexiCor technology for impact resistance and an anti-reflective treatment. Double-check your case compatibility before buying because it has very tight tolerances. Both maintain high touch sensitivity, but the ZAGG has a smoother oleophobic coating in my experience.

So basically the consensus is Spigen for budget and amFilm or ESR for value. I was so nervous when I got mine! Here's my safety-first tip:

1. Use alignment frames to avoid bubbles!!
2. You might want to consider iPhone+17+Pro&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Torras Top-Notch Diamond Shield Screen Protector for iPhone 17 Pro for extra shatter protection.

It feels way more solid than the ones mentioned earlier tho. gl!

This ^