3M Privacy Filter for 38 Widescreen Monitor

Overview

The 3M PF380W2B is a privacy filter designed for 38-inch widescreen monitors with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It uses advanced microlouver technology to block side views beyond a 60-degree angle, ensuring that only the person directly in front of the screen can see the content. This filter is ideal for professionals working in open offices or public spaces who need to protect sensitive information while maintaining clear and comfortable screen visibility.

Its reversible design offers a glossy side for vibrant visuals and a matte side that reduces glare and minimizes fingerprints, adapting to different lighting conditions and user preferences. Additionally, it helps reduce blue light exposure, which can ease eye strain during extended screen time without compromising color accuracy.

Key features

• Microlouver technology blocks side views beyond 60 degrees to protect on-screen privacy
• Reversible filter with glossy side for sharp images and matte side to reduce glare and fingerprints
• Reduces blue light emissions to help minimize eye fatigue during long work sessions
• Designed to fit curved 38-inch widescreen monitors with a 21:9 aspect ratio
• Easy installation with dry adhesion strips and slide mounts that leave no residue
• Durable construction supports frequent cleaning and daily use without damage

Key specs

• Screen size compatibility: 38 inches
• Aspect ratio: 21:9 widescreen
• Privacy viewing angle: blocks views beyond 60 degrees
• Filter sides: reversible glossy and matte
• Blue light reduction: yes
• Attachment method: dry adhesion strips and slide mounts
• Designed for curved displays: yes

Installation and setup

The filter attaches securely to your monitor using dry adhesion strips and slide mounts, which allow for easy placement and removal without leaving any sticky residue. This setup is straightforward and does not require tools, making it simple to switch between the glossy and matte sides depending on your lighting environment or preference. Its design accommodates curved screens, ensuring a snug fit that maintains the monitor’s original look and feel.

Ideal uses and environments

This privacy filter is well suited for professionals who handle confidential information in open office layouts, shared workspaces, or public areas such as libraries and cafes. It helps maintain privacy without sacrificing screen clarity, making it a strong choice for financial analysts, healthcare workers, legal professionals, and anyone concerned about visual data security. The blue light reduction feature also supports users who spend long hours in front of their monitors, promoting comfort and reducing eye strain.