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2026/07/08
Select the right cover lens for your project

Introduction

Selecting the right cover lens is a critical decision in any display solution, as it directly impacts user experience, durability, and total system reliability.

From a design-in perspective, the cover lens is not just a protective layer it defines the optical performance (clarity, reflection), touch feel, mechanical strength, and environmental resistance of the final product. The two most common material options, chemically strengthened glass and PMMA (acrylic), each serve different application priorities.



Glass vs. PMMA

Comparison

Glass

PMMA (Acrylic)

Touch & Display

Best clarity / Smooth touch

Good, but slightly lower clarity

Scratch Resistance

Strong (6H-up)

Easy to scratch

Durability

Long-term reliable

Lower durability

Impact Resistance

Can break under strong impact

Strong, anti-shatter

Weight

Heavier

Lightweight

Environment Resistance

UV / chemical stable,

no yellowing

May yellow over time

Cost

Higher

Lower