I remember using the first version of Paperlike on my iPad Pro in 2018. For writing, it was ok, but for making art? It was rubbish due to the severe colour distortion. The rainbow stripes were so bad, yet none of the reviewers (some were artists) at the time pointed out the obvious flaw. Don't know about the newer versions, but after that experience alone I've learnt not to trust TH-cam reviewers over Paperlike because they're mostly just paid ads.
I have the same concern really - I’m unsure how much I believe it could have improved….I’m not an artist but it seemed like such a waste of a great looking screen at the times I wasn’t taking notes.
@@shplorf1977 would you say the 2.1 is the worth the money? Im mainly concerned about if the screen quality looks worse and whether the screen protector is durable to scratches from the apple pencil.
@@aidinkhan6121the best solution that I’m going with is getting the magnetic version of the esr. It allows the matte screen protector to be easily removable when you’re not writing or drawing
I have the ESR paper-feel screen protector and it's decent. No markings, and the screen is still nice. I recommend getting the one with the application tray, puts it on perfectly!
Used the ESR matte screen on iPad Pro. I would say the first months were excellent but after some maybe 8 months, the matte screen protector is now very slippery. Writing on it feels slippery and I experiences less control so writing needs more effort to have clean handwriting. I haven’t used the Paperlike so I really can’t compare both.
Can absolutely recommend the ESR paperfeel. Even if the pencil tip wears out faster, it‘s a pretty obvious choice to go for it. A Pencil tip is much cheaper and obviously less hard to swap out 😂 Imo Paperlike is hardly overpriced and much less durable as the test has proven.
Paperlike is easier on the apple pencil tip with the cost of the screen protector wearing out; ESR is harder on the apple pencil tip with the benefit of the protector holding up under scribing use.
I bought and use Paperlike, the tactile feeling of drawing on actual paper feels so much better than the tippy-tap of my pencil against my actual screen. After using it for a few months, I decided to buy a few more, as I’ll need them. Oh and some Apple Pencil replacement tips lol
Several iPads. Never bought the Paperlike. Haven’t heard anything bad about that product tho’. I tend to use Bellmond & Bersem. They resemble that ESR in surface. Nice comparison, thanks.
On Amazon, I found more than 30 brands. My guess is most materials are from the same manufacturer and simply rebranded and repackaged. I bought a package of three for about ten bucks. They work well for me. Great video.
Thanks for doing this video-I’ve only used Paperlike, so I’ve wondered about the quality of the other brands. I’ve struggled with applying them, even ended up wasting a version 2 of Paperlike, because it bent when I was trying to remove the backing. Sounds like I have a choice to make, regarding the trade off of wearing on the pencil nibs.
I just ordered an ESR protector because I used to have a Paperlike but my puppy decided he was curious about my iPad when I accidentally left it within his reach and he nibbled at it badly enough that the screen protector has an annoying gash in it, but thankfully, the Paperlike did its job and did, indeed, protet the screen. The Paperlike is however very pricey and I have noticed that it seems to show wear pretty easily. Hopefully my pup doesn't test the ESR's capabilities when I get it, but if I do, I'll be sure to report the results. This video does give me some comfort in that it does seem like the ESR should hold up pretty well.
@@KhaledSham Yes, I've had it for a few weeks. My initial impression is that it is very easy to install compared to the PaperLike, it feels a bit rougher and tackier than the PaperLike, but works really well and feels nice. I don't miss the PaperLike at all. I did not stress nor puppy test it, but it does appear to be tough and I don't see the point of getting the PaperLike for what it costs compared to the ESR.
Thanks for this extremely helpful review. I was thinking of buying a screen-protector so it would mimic the feeling of paper, but if it isn’t that noticeable, I won’t bother. Anyway, I’m not keen on how it mutes the black, but that’s just me being picky. Just wanted to also thank you for showing me how to change the pressure setting on my iPad in one of your videos. THAT was a game-changer for me, and makes drawing or writing feel a hundred times more natural and enjoyable. 👍
@@scoutwhaley1270 Check out “PROCREATE 20 TOP TIPS - Beginner and advanced” or in the Shorts: “Procreate tip number 1 - PRESSURE CURVE”. You have to mess around a bit to find the setting that works best for you, but it does make a signficant difference. 👍
I’m late to the party but I might need to try the ESR. I’ve tried what seems like everything else and I end up just scratching the heck out of the screen protector in the first week. To be honest I’d much rather wear down the nib on the Apple Pencil because that doesn’t affect my viewing pleasures and is easier to put on lol
Thank you so much for sharing this. I think I would prefer to change my apple pencil tip than the screen protector, a much easier process. I've always used a cheaper paperlike screen protector and it's been really good. I think I will try out the cheaper version you used on this. I was quite impressed. X
Thanks for the video. Probably could use an update. The ESR protector is much less expensive now (around $12/2 in the US). And would be good to get your take on the ESR after a longer use time. Thanks.
Brands like Spigen and ESR provide installation stuff to guide smooth installation. it is really selfish on the part of paperlike to focus more on profits rather than consumer ease.
Audio level is much better. This video is exported at -8dB. You should target -6 though. This means viewers do not have to boost the volume for you videos to match other YT videos that correctly comply with YT specs.
Just saying, The paperlike was installed incorrectly on the second go as well - You installed it upside down, which can happen very easily. When installed upside down it loses pretty much all of its matte / antireflective coating. This is also the reason it was scuffed up so much on the 5 min test. I did the same with one of my paperlikes and yeah, the same thing happened. However, I now use a brand called BERSEM Papernano. They're 9.99 on amazon for 2.
How often do you change your pencil tips I’ve had mine 2 years and started to get wonky lines now as I’m drawing, I’ve been using the ghost paper screen protector for a while and love it
I was reading the reviews for this on the US Amazon site and I saw one review where the little green plastic thing snapped off inside the charging port and they had to replace the whole ipad because of it, so I'd be really careful there.
They must have been really dumb or that guy lied because even if it snapped off it‘s still loose and he should‘ve been able to pull it out with a small tweezer
Thank you for your tutorial, James. i am using glass pro premium tempered. can you teach us how to draw cherry blossom in the future? I am once again appreciated your lesson.
I tried pen tips, paperlike and now I have one from ESR (the magnetic one that just snaps on to the edges of the screen). Paperlike and pen tips are crap compared to the one from ESR. Pen tips are a bit of an improvement but not much precision, paperlike is also better than plain glass, but every stroke is a scratch. Within a month it will look like it went through war. ESR is much grippier, sturdier, and I've been drawing on it for a few weeks. No scratches so far!
@@akalizzy84 Do you use anything under the magnetic? Are you not worried about dust and other things between the naked screen and the magnetic screen protector because of the risk that you could scratch your iPad?
@@a_r_3 I occasionally take off the screen protector to clean the actual screen. A bit of dust gets in there but it doesn’t scratch the glass. You can use the magnetic screen protector on top of a glass protector if you’d like. I never tried it….Even after months of drawing still no scratches on the ESR. So much better than paperlike!
Do you still use this screen protector or have you had to replace it, and has it gotten any scratches overtime? Also has the ESR worn down your Apple Pencil?
Using the ESR paper-like on my M4, absolutely a waste of money. They need to call it dirt-like, the texture is way too aggressive, feels like there is always something on the screen.
Got mine today and I'm disappointed. I don't feel my writing experience is better. Even though there's a bit of a rough texture to it while making lines, this texture isn't consistent across all parts of the screen (maybe just an issue with mine?). The texture doesn't slow the pencil down enough to really make a significant difference while writing. It's only notable when making long lines (drawing), but for writing I think it would need to be rougher. To make things worse, I actually dislike how it feels when touching the screen with my fingers. Installation wasn't great. The cleaning accessories are pathetic, smaller than the stuff you get with cheap screen protectors from Ali. The part which you're supposed to stick on first has very low adhesion, so when you try to remove the rest of the protective bit, it's really easy to pull away the whole thing and get a bunch of dust under it. And yes, that's exactly what happened to me. The image degradation is huge. Not only are colors significantly worse, viewing angles are worse as well, to a point where just shifting my head slightly changes the perceived colors on the screen. It's noticeable even while just taking notes on a white background. There's this very grainy pattern across the whole screen, looks like miniature water drops. And although there aren't any straight up reflections, light sources at angles add this hue which ends up affecting a large section of the screen and makes readability much worse. Overall, even if this technically reduces glare, it ads so many negative properties to the screen that the glossy finish ends up performing better overall.
@@JamesJulier-Artist I can’t stand the antiglare reducing the colour and text sharpness even if it’s only 1.7% reduction I noticed immediately and the whole time looking at it.
in fairness, it's a good review and sometimes a longer duration is required to cover the points the creator intends to discuss. you could always speed up the video as an alternative option that is well within your control
Thanks so much for the review! I have just ordered myself the ESR after watching the review, hope it turns out to be decent. I think paperlike is too overpriced 45 dollars for a screen protector is wild 🫨
@@suvigyasharma3456 i have to say that it didn’t really meet my expectations, it doesn’t really feel like paper when writing and also it tremendously depreciates screen quality. I want to try paperlike as well and see the comparison.
thank you for your honest review. We need more videos like this.
My pleasure
I remember using the first version of Paperlike on my iPad Pro in 2018. For writing, it was ok, but for making art? It was rubbish due to the severe colour distortion. The rainbow stripes were so bad, yet none of the reviewers (some were artists) at the time pointed out the obvious flaw. Don't know about the newer versions, but after that experience alone I've learnt not to trust TH-cam reviewers over Paperlike because they're mostly just paid ads.
I have the same concern really - I’m unsure how much I believe it could have improved….I’m not an artist but it seemed like such a waste of a great looking screen at the times I wasn’t taking notes.
@@DanielHarrisCodesThe newest paperlike 2.1 really improves it imo. I just switched from 2.0 to 2.1 tho so I am a bit biased.
@@shplorf1977 would you say the 2.1 is the worth the money? Im mainly concerned about if the screen quality looks worse and whether the screen protector is durable to scratches from the apple pencil.
@@aidinkhan6121the best solution that I’m going with is getting the magnetic version of the esr. It allows the matte screen protector to be easily removable when you’re not writing or drawing
Maybe you could put a note in your calendar to revisit this is say 3 months and give an update to see if your still happy with it. Good review, Thanks
That's a great idea!
@@JamesJulier-Artist I also love that idea and would be v interested in hearing your thoughts following up daily use for a while here!
@@JamesJulier-Artist almost 3 month don't forget
@@JamesJulier-Artisthii
@@JamesJulier-Artistwhat feedback about ESR and paper like now after using it lon time ??
I have the ESR paper-feel screen protector and it's decent. No markings, and the screen is still nice. I recommend getting the one with the application tray, puts it on perfectly!
So how many times you've changed the tip of Apple pencil
@@vivasthokchom1635 haven’t changed it. doesn’t wear out that fast.
Used the ESR matte screen on iPad Pro. I would say the first months were excellent but after some maybe 8 months, the matte screen protector is now very slippery. Writing on it feels slippery and I experiences less control so writing needs more effort to have clean handwriting. I haven’t used the Paperlike so I really can’t compare both.
@@gabrieldayot4921you’re supposed to change any screen protector after 6 months anyway.
May I know is drawing or writing experience like on real paper? thanks
Can absolutely recommend the ESR paperfeel. Even if the pencil tip wears out faster, it‘s a pretty obvious choice to go for it. A Pencil tip is much cheaper and obviously less hard to swap out 😂
Imo Paperlike is hardly overpriced and much less durable as the test has proven.
I agree as you have seen 😊
Does ESR paperfeel also give similar color distortion as paperlike. less or more ?
This was incredibly valuable! Thank you so much.
You're so welcome!
Paperlike is easier on the apple pencil tip with the cost of the screen protector wearing out; ESR is harder on the apple pencil tip with the benefit of the protector holding up under scribing use.
I bought and use Paperlike, the tactile feeling of drawing on actual paper feels so much better than the tippy-tap of my pencil against my actual screen.
After using it for a few months, I decided to buy a few more, as I’ll need them. Oh and some Apple Pencil replacement tips lol
I’ve used them in the past, but I’m probably going for the ESR from now on!
@@JamesJulier-Artist once these are all used up I think I’ll give them a go too, saving us many pennies mate.
Saving myself pennies too lol
Several iPads. Never bought the Paperlike. Haven’t heard anything bad about that product tho’. I tend to use Bellmond & Bersem. They resemble that ESR in surface. Nice comparison, thanks.
which one out of Bellemond and ESR do you prefer and why? i’m trying to decide between the two
On Amazon, I found more than 30 brands. My guess is most materials are from the same manufacturer and simply rebranded and repackaged.
I bought a package of three for about ten bucks. They work well for me.
Great video.
Thanks for doing this video-I’ve only used Paperlike, so I’ve wondered about the quality of the other brands. I’ve struggled with applying them, even ended up wasting a version 2 of Paperlike, because it bent when I was trying to remove the backing. Sounds like I have a choice to make, regarding the trade off of wearing on the pencil nibs.
I just ordered an ESR protector because I used to have a Paperlike but my puppy decided he was curious about my iPad when I accidentally left it within his reach and he nibbled at it badly enough that the screen protector has an annoying gash in it, but thankfully, the Paperlike did its job and did, indeed, protet the screen. The Paperlike is however very pricey and I have noticed that it seems to show wear pretty easily. Hopefully my pup doesn't test the ESR's capabilities when I get it, but if I do, I'll be sure to report the results. This video does give me some comfort in that it does seem like the ESR should hold up pretty well.
So did you get it?
@@KhaledSham Yes, I've had it for a few weeks. My initial impression is that it is very easy to install compared to the PaperLike, it feels a bit rougher and tackier than the PaperLike, but works really well and feels nice. I don't miss the PaperLike at all. I did not stress nor puppy test it, but it does appear to be tough and I don't see the point of getting the PaperLike for what it costs compared to the ESR.
@@dannelalbert7111 Oh thats great to hear. thanks mate appreciate it!
And lets just hope your puppy doesnt give it an unplanned field test lol
Totally love your honest reviews . Thank you so much for this video. Have an awesome day .
this was the best best review that I found on TH-cam.
thank you for your honesty!
Of course!!
Paperlike does have fabulous customer service, should you need it. Thanks for the review!
My pleasure
loved this so much. the ESR seemed great but can you review Bellemond? :)
My favourite part was when you tried to zoom into the scratches on the PaperLike by pinch zooming :)
😂 yeah I realised this when I was editing
The worst is when some one is presenting on Zoom and I try to zoom in thinking it's my application.
Thank for honest review
My pleasure 😊
Thanks for this extremely helpful review. I was thinking of buying a screen-protector so it would mimic the feeling of paper, but if it isn’t that noticeable, I won’t bother. Anyway, I’m not keen on how it mutes the black, but that’s just me being picky.
Just wanted to also thank you for showing me how to change the pressure setting on my iPad in one of your videos. THAT was a game-changer for me, and makes drawing or writing feel a hundred times more natural and enjoyable. 👍
What video was that? I think that would help me a lot!
@@scoutwhaley1270 Check out “PROCREATE 20 TOP TIPS - Beginner and advanced” or in the Shorts: “Procreate tip number 1 - PRESSURE CURVE”.
You have to mess around a bit to find the setting that works best for you, but it does make a signficant difference. 👍
I’m late to the party but I might need to try the ESR. I’ve tried what seems like everything else and I end up just scratching the heck out of the screen protector in the first week. To be honest I’d much rather wear down the nib on the Apple Pencil because that doesn’t affect my viewing pleasures and is easier to put on lol
Thank you so much for sharing this. I think I would prefer to change my apple pencil tip than the screen protector, a much easier process. I've always used a cheaper paperlike screen protector and it's been really good. I think I will try out the cheaper version you used on this. I was quite impressed. X
Excellent video and comparison.
Thank you 😊
"And I stuffed up the first one" is my experience every time I try to use the Paperlike. Don't know what it is about them.
Haha me too
Maybe it's more reflective because it is clean. A few days of use might knock that back.
I don’t think so!
Thanks for the video. Probably could use an update. The ESR protector is much less expensive now (around $12/2 in the US). And would be good to get your take on the ESR after a longer use time. Thanks.
So appreciate your thoughts on digital drawing products.
I’ve been use ESR and I think it’s great
Brands like Spigen and ESR provide installation stuff to guide smooth installation. it is really selfish on the part of paperlike to focus more on profits rather than consumer ease.
Great video mate. New subscriber and will be going for the ESR! ✌🏻
Good choice!
Audio level is much better. This video is exported at -8dB. You should target -6 though. This means viewers do not have to boost the volume for you videos to match other YT videos that correctly comply with YT specs.
any difference in drawing feel? Is any of these grippier? Also especially the spot where the Paperlike got “polished” for 5 minutes.
Neither are very grippy, the ESR is a little more however than the paperlike
Just saying, The paperlike was installed incorrectly on the second go as well - You installed it upside down, which can happen very easily. When installed upside down it loses pretty much all of its matte / antireflective coating. This is also the reason it was scuffed up so much on the 5 min test.
I did the same with one of my paperlikes and yeah, the same thing happened.
However, I now use a brand called BERSEM Papernano. They're 9.99 on amazon for 2.
Good information
Thank you. Helpful video. 👍
No problem
How often do you change your pencil tips I’ve had mine 2 years and started to get wonky lines now as I’m drawing, I’ve been using the ghost paper screen protector for a while and love it
Get a pack of new ones! Will cost you around $14
I was reading the reviews for this on the US Amazon site and I saw one review where the little green plastic thing snapped off inside the charging port and they had to replace the whole ipad because of it, so I'd be really careful there.
It seems extremely solid plastic to me I’ve no idea how they managed to do that!!
@@JamesJulier-Artist maybe just a defective casting, or maybe they were being hamfisted with it
They must have been really dumb or that guy lied because even if it snapped off it‘s still loose and he should‘ve been able to pull it out with a small tweezer
Where was this youtube suggestion yesterday when I bought paper like for my tablet 😅
Thank you for your tutorial, James. i am using glass pro premium tempered. can you teach us how to draw cherry blossom in the future? I am once again appreciated your lesson.
Great suggestion!
i used pentips while it does make it feel more steady as you draw its so slow when you draw stuff, dont know if paper like would be better.
I tried pen tips, paperlike and now I have one from ESR (the magnetic one that just snaps on to the edges of the screen). Paperlike and pen tips are crap compared to the one from ESR. Pen tips are a bit of an improvement but not much precision, paperlike is also better than plain glass, but every stroke is a scratch. Within a month it will look like it went through war. ESR is much grippier, sturdier, and I've been drawing on it for a few weeks. No scratches so far!
@@akalizzy84 Do you use anything under the magnetic? Are you not worried about dust and other things between the naked screen and the magnetic screen protector because of the risk that you could scratch your iPad?
@@a_r_3 I occasionally take off the screen protector to clean the actual screen. A bit of dust gets in there but it doesn’t scratch the glass. You can use the magnetic screen protector on top of a glass protector if you’d like. I never tried it….Even after months of drawing still no scratches on the ESR. So much better than paperlike!
Nice video 👍🏾
Thanks for watching
Thanks for this. How's the ESR after a month?
Exactly the same still, it shows very little change and I’m still happy with it
Do you still use this screen protector or have you had to replace it, and has it gotten any scratches overtime? Also has the ESR worn down your Apple Pencil?
Its anti glare for esr seems good.
how fast did the ESR ruin the nib ? i want to see how often i will need to change it if i start using it
Still using the same ESR and nib no issues
@@JamesJulier-Artist thank you for your reply. did you notice the nib started to wear down? you've been using it for 3 months ?
I haven’t noticed anything
Using the ESR paper-like on my M4, absolutely a waste of money. They need to call it dirt-like, the texture is way too aggressive, feels like there is always something on the screen.
Since recording this they seem to have changed the texture, I have bought another and found it’s not the same
why im keep getting paperlike ads whenever i watch vids like thissss
Lol Google is listening I suppose
I prefer the glass feel
Got mine today and I'm disappointed. I don't feel my writing experience is better. Even though there's a bit of a rough texture to it while making lines, this texture isn't consistent across all parts of the screen (maybe just an issue with mine?). The texture doesn't slow the pencil down enough to really make a significant difference while writing. It's only notable when making long lines (drawing), but for writing I think it would need to be rougher. To make things worse, I actually dislike how it feels when touching the screen with my fingers.
Installation wasn't great. The cleaning accessories are pathetic, smaller than the stuff you get with cheap screen protectors from Ali. The part which you're supposed to stick on first has very low adhesion, so when you try to remove the rest of the protective bit, it's really easy to pull away the whole thing and get a bunch of dust under it. And yes, that's exactly what happened to me.
The image degradation is huge. Not only are colors significantly worse, viewing angles are worse as well, to a point where just shifting my head slightly changes the perceived colors on the screen. It's noticeable even while just taking notes on a white background. There's this very grainy pattern across the whole screen, looks like miniature water drops. And although there aren't any straight up reflections, light sources at angles add this hue which ends up affecting a large section of the screen and makes readability much worse. Overall, even if this technically reduces glare, it ads so many negative properties to the screen that the glossy finish ends up performing better overall.
Fair enough each to their own I find the ESR perfect for what I need
is this the review for ESR or paperlike?
Guys I've had ESR for 2 months now! And I'm not liking it. Too much distortion I'm planning to remove it as soon as possible
Fair enough, I’ve still got this attached and still really happy but each to their own
영상멋져요.좋은날돼요.
Thank you
Which ipad is this, M2 Chip?
I recommend doing this with surgical gloves on
would recommend esr or paperlike for drawing purpose?
ESR
@@JamesJulier-Artist thank you :) :)
좋은영상잘보고 갑니
can u tell me if one can use ipad mini for procreate?🤔
Yes absolutely
❤
no sound comparison
I’ll never use a paper like or paper feel screen protector ever in my life I don’t like it
Fair enough. Like I say I mainly need screen protection from scratches plus anti glare…otherwise I wouldn’t bother
@@JamesJulier-Artist I can’t stand the antiglare reducing the colour and text sharpness even if it’s only 1.7% reduction I noticed immediately and the whole time looking at it.
been using my paperlike since jan this year and its scratched to fuck already
Annoying
These stuff seem so overpriced. Just got a case with a built in screen protector. It’s good enough for me at fraction of the price.
The whole purpose is to make it feel like paper
Why can't you finish the comparison in 3 minutes and give a clear reco. Why waste time?
in fairness, it's a good review and sometimes a longer duration is required to cover the points the creator intends to discuss. you could always speed up the video as an alternative option that is well within your control
@@howenvinCasual and calmly presented. Noting care of iPad display as well as the install.
Thanks so much for the review! I have just ordered myself the ESR after watching the review, hope it turns out to be decent. I think paperlike is too overpriced 45 dollars for a screen protector is wild 🫨
How is the ESR one after 4 months?
@@suvigyasharma3456 i have to say that it didn’t really meet my expectations, it doesn’t really feel like paper when writing and also it tremendously depreciates screen quality. I want to try paperlike as well and see the comparison.
Could you also please provide a review of bellmond or tech armour. Would really love it.
But anyways amazing review, you earned a new subscriber 👍