MacBook Pro 14 & 16 Privacy Screen - Magnetic or Adhesive Filter

A screen filter for the MacBook Pro that narrows the viewing angle, so what is on your display stays between you and the screen. Useful on a plane, in a coffee shop, or anywhere someone can read over your shoulder.

• Privacy versions darken the screen for anyone looking from the side
• Anti blue light versions are available if you would rather cut glare than block side viewing
• Magnetic versions attach and lift off in seconds, so the filter comes off when you do not need it
• The electrostatic version clings on with no adhesive at all
• Frame adhesive versions are washable and removable

Which filter is which?

There are five versions, and they differ in two ways: what the film does, and how it stays on your screen. Read both parts before you choose, because two of the five are not privacy filters at all.

What it does

• Privacy — narrows the viewing angle. You see the screen normally straight on, while anyone looking from either side sees a dark panel. This is the one you want for working on a plane or in an open office.
• Anti blue light — filters blue light to take the edge off a bright screen during long sessions. It does not hide your screen from the person next to you. Pick this only if eye comfort is what you are after, not privacy.

How it attaches

• Electrostatic — clings by static alone, no adhesive anywhere. Nothing is left on your display, and it is the simplest to lift off and reposition if you get a bubble.
• Magnetic — holds on magnetically and lifts off in one motion. The one to choose if the filter is going on and off regularly, since you can pull it off for a video call and put it straight back.
• Frame adhesive — a thin band of adhesive around the border only, so the viewing area stays clear. It is washable and removable, and it stays put better than the other two if you would rather fit it once and leave it.

The five options

• Privacy Film — privacy, electrostatic cling.
• Magnetic Privacy Film — privacy, magnetic. The only version offered for the 16.2.
• Privacy Film Sealant — privacy, frame adhesive.
• Magnetic Antiblue Light Film — anti blue light, magnetic. No privacy effect.
• Frame Glue Antiblue Light — anti blue light, frame adhesive. No privacy effect.

If you are unsure, Magnetic Privacy Film is the safe default: it does the job most people are here for and comes off when you do not want it.

Fit: choose the size that matches your machine. The 14 inch fits the 2024 MacBook Pro 14 inch (M4), models A3112, A3185 and A3401. Check your model number on the underside of your MacBook before ordering.

In the box: One privacy film. Keep out of the reach of young children and use under adult supervision.

• Material: PET
• Type: screen film
• Fits: MacBook Pro 14, MacBook Pro 16, MacBook Pro 16.2
• Filter type: privacy or anti blue light, depending on the version chosen
• Attachment: electrostatic cling, magnetic and detachable, or frame adhesive that is washable and removable
• Not an Apple branded product
• In the box: One privacy film