Look, this comes up a lot — search the forum and you'll find dozens of threads — but the short answer is that you're probably overthinking the brand names. I spent years buying the fancy ones (and feeling like a total pro for it) until I had a realization that a $5 piece of glass protects just as well as a $40 one. It’s all just tempered glass at the end of the day.

• Ailun Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 14 (you get like three for the price of a coffee)
• JETech Screen Protector for iPhone 14 I remember dropping my phone on a gravel driveway last summer — wait, no — it was actually a concrete sidewalk outside a cafe, and the protector turned into a spiderweb. I peeled it off, and the phone was perfect. You don't need to spend Belkin money for that kind of peace of mind, just buy the cheapies and keep a spare in your drawer for when the first one gets scratched.

Actually—well, I'd disagree—just make sure you double-check the edge seal on the Torras Diamond Shield for iPhone 14 (it's seamless) or—wait—maybe get it done professionally if you're at all nervous.

People push Spigen because of the tray, but the glass is undersized and leaves a dust gap. Belkin is overpriced for standard 9H glass.

• amFilm OneTouch iPhone 14 Screen Protector costs $10 for a 2-pack and fits better.
• ESR Armorite Screen Protector for iPhone 14 offers full coverage without the halo effect. Stop overpaying for marketing. All tempered glass scratches at a Mohs level 6.

To add to the point above: Look, my current setup handles the shop floor. Listen — wait, no — the cheap stuff usually peels. I stick to what fits tight (and stays put).