It's refreshing to finally have an amazing smartwatch from Samsung running an operating system that opens up the world of third-party applications. The new Galaxy Watch 4 Classic[1] is a winner in large part due to its Google Wear OS powered by Samsung operating system.
Now that the watch is running Wear OS, we can also look closer at the fantastic hardware. I purchased the Watch 4 Classic with the lovely spinning hardware bezel and the display that is inset from the front of the bezel. This offers some protection of the display, but if you wear your watch daily you may want even better protection. For the past couple of weeks, I've tested out a couple of screen protectors from ZAGG[2], the InvisibleShield GlassFusion and Ultra Clear.[3]
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GlassFusion
Neither of the two InvisibleShield options from ZAGG are made of glass. The GlassFusion[6] protector is a hybrid polymer material with a glass-like feel. Glass breaks so while we have seen many glass screen protectors in the past act as a sacrificial anode for the watch or phone glass display underneath, using other materials allows the screen protector the ability to offer different protection.
The GlassFusion protector absorbs impact and disperses the shock while also preventing chipping and shattering of the screen protector. In addition to display protection, the GlassFusion protector has anti-microbial treatment to protect from the growth of bacteria and degradation of the screen protector.
Installation was quick and simple, especially given the round form factor of the protector. ZAGG actually has two tabs on either side of the protector that you line up with the watch band to help you center the protector. Clean the display,