Best screen protectors for iPad mini 6 in 2022

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Ipad Mini 6 Screen Hero (Image credit: Karen S. Freeman / iMore)

One of the first things you do when you buy an iPad mini 6 (2021) is install a screen protector. It will most definitely protect against scratches, and might even protect the screen from shattering in a fall. Here are some of the best screen protectors for your iPad mini 6.

Which of the best screen protectors for iPad mini 6 should you pick?

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Before choosing, you'll need to decide if you prefer a tempered glass or plastic film screen protector. Glass is easier to install without bubbles, but it's heavier than plastic. You also want to consider whether you prefer a matte or shiny screen protector. Matte does reduce glare, but it also reduces clarity. For overall protection, though, you might want to consider picking up a case for your iPad mini 6.

WRJ for iPad Mini 6 Screen Protectors (3-pack) is a great overall pick since it's so well-priced. It's a typical tempered glass screen protector with the clarity and touch sensitivity you'd expect. You get three which is great in case of installation error, breakage, or if you want to share with other iPad mini owners.

As you probably know, the iPad mini 6 is compatible with the second generation Apple Pencil. The amFilm PAPERed Glass Screen Protector for iPad mini 6 (2-pack) is an intriguing option, especially for artists, doodlers, note-takers, and anyone who regularly uses an Apple Pencil. It lets you have a paper-like experience with a glass screen protector.

Karen S Freeman
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Karen is a contributor to iMore.com as a writer and co-host of the iMore Show. She’s been writing about Apple since 2010 with a year-long break to work at an Apple Store as a product specialist. She's also a contributor at CNET. Before joining iMore in 2018, Karen wrote for Macworld, AppAdvice, WatchAware. She’s an early adopter who used to wait in long lines on release days before pre-ordering made things much easier. Karen is also a part-time teacher and occasional movie extra. She loves to spend time with her family, travel the world, and is always looking for portable tech and accessories so she can work from anywhere.