Security Hardware

Helpful advice on how to find your privacy hardware items

Tips for buying Privacy Screens & Headphones

1. Check Exact Dimensions

   • For privacy filters, simply knowing “13 inches” or “15.6 inches” is helpful, but verify the filter’s height and width specs against your laptop’s screen measurements in centimeters or inches. Different brands sometimes round up or down, so double-checking can prevent ordering the wrong size.

2. Read User Reviews for Fit and Quality

   • User feedback can reveal whether the privacy filter is too glossy, too dark, or prone to peeling. Look for reviews mentioning how well it stays in place and whether it significantly dims the screen when viewed head-on.

3. Look for Clarity or Matte vs. Glossy Descriptions

   • Some filters are matte (which can reduce glare) while others are glossy (which can produce sharper images). Choose based on your typical lighting situation. If you work under bright lights, a matte finish may be easier on the eyes.

4. Compare Shipping Times and Return Policies

   • A cheaper product might take weeks to arrive or have minimal return/refund options. Weigh fast, reliable shipping and the option to return/exchange if you receive a faulty product.

5. Ask About Local Warranty or After-Sales Support

   • Some brands provide local warranty or decent after-sales support if the privacy filter doesn’t fit, or if headphones malfunction. Especially in smaller markets, local support can save time and effort if something goes wrong.

6. Use Price Alerts or Coupons

   • Many e-commerce sites allow you to set alerts or use coupon codes. A slight discount (like free shipping or 10% off) can keep you within budget.

7. Check for Bundle Deals

   • Sometimes privacy filters and headphones are sold together or as a kit, which can lower overall costs. Other times, you might find headphones included with related tech accessories at a discount.

8. Look for the Right Headphone Jack/Connection

   • If your laptop or phone no longer has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, ensure that the headphones come with USB-C, Lightning, or a Bluetooth option. Similarly, some older laptops require a combined mic/audio jack or separate jacks—so confirm compatibility.

9. Consider Noise Isolation for Headphones

   • Especially if you work in shared spaces, look for “noise-isolating” or “noise-cancelling” features. Even budget models often have decent passive noise isolation with snug ear cups or in-ear tips.

10. Check Compatibility for Wireless Headphones

    • If you buy wireless headphones, be sure your laptop supports Bluetooth. For older laptops without built-in Bluetooth, a cheap USB Bluetooth adapter can help. Confirm the adapter is recognized by your operating system.

Affordable Privacy Screens & Headphones Across Countries

Country	Laptop Privacy Screen – Small (≈13″)	Laptop Privacy Screen – Large (≈15.6″)	Affordable Headphones
Argentina	SightPro 13.3″ Privacy Filter – ARS 184,059 (free shipping; delivery ~14 days, arrives Mar 22–25)​articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar​articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar	SightPro 15.6″ Privacy Filter – ARS 102,089 (free international shipping)​listado.mercadolibre.com.ar	Admiral AD-K6 Wired Headphones – ARS 7,999 (↓from ARS 12,999, 38% off; arrives mañana)​fravega.com
Australia	Generic 13.3″ Privacy Screen Filter – ~AUD $18–25 (fast Prime delivery in ~2 days)​amazon.com.au	NonMiFyR 15.6″ Privacy Filter – AUD $20.69 (free delivery by Mar 25)​amazon.com.au	Noise-isolating In-Ear Headphones (3.5 mm wired) – AUD $10.99 (free delivery by Mar 10)​amazon.com.au
Bangladesh	13.3″ Privacy Filter (Vision Shop) – ৳ 2,430 (↓from ৳3,240, 25% off)​daraz.com.bd	15.6″ Privacy Filter – ৳ 4,149 (↓from ৳6,224, 33% off)​daraz.com.bd	Creative EP-500 Wired Earphones – ৳ 340 (↓from ৳500, 32% off; free shipping)​daraz.com.bd
Belgium	13″ Privacy Screen (PYS brand) – €37.66 (approx. €35–€40 range on Amazon.be)​amazon.com.be	Privacy Filter 15.6″ (Unbranded) – €29.95 (in stock, local seller)​bol.com	Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Basic Earphones – ~€6.15 (budget option on Amazon)​amazon.de
Bhutan	Mamol 14″ Privacy Screen Filter – ~Nu. 2,500–3,000 (available via Ubuy Bhutan; international shipping ~2–3 weeks)​bhutan.ubuy.com	Mamol 15.6″ Privacy Filter – ~Nu. 3,200 (approx. equivalent to ~$40; import from abroad)​bhutan.ubuy.com	Hoco W41 Bluetooth Headphones – Nu. 1,350 (local stock in Thimphu; 1–2 day delivery)
Brazil	Privacy Filter 14″ (BringIt) – R$ 129,90 (free shipping; local seller)​lista.mercadolivre.com.br	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – R$ 159,99 (free shipping; MercadoLivre seller)​lista.mercadolivre.com.br	Kapbom KA-799 Wireless Earbuds – R$ 28,49 (promo price; in-ear TWS, local delivery)​lista.mercadolivre.com.br
Cameroon	Privacy Screen Filter (15.6″) – ~FCFA 30,000 (approx. price on Jumia/Ubuy; limited local availability)​ubuy.cm	Privacy Screen Filter (13–14″) – ~FCFA 25,000 (estimated for smaller size; often via import)​ubuy.cm	P47 Wireless Headphones – FCFA 2,350 (↓from FCFA 4,608, 49% off; Jumia CI example)​jumia.ci
Canada	Privacy Filter ~13.3″ – ~CAD $20 (widely available; Prime free delivery in ~2 days)​amazon.ca	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~CAD $25 (e.g. Amazon.ca, free delivery by Mar 7)​amazon.ca	Panasonic ErgoFit Earbuds – CAD $14.99 (typical sale price; Prime 1–3 day delivery)​amazon.com.au
Colombia	Privacy Screen 13″ – ~COP $103,000 (≈Col$100k; affordable generic filter)​temu.com	Privacy Screen 15.6″ – COP $120,000 (free shipping on MercadoLibre)​listado.mercadolibre.com.co	Philips TAT1209 Wireless Earbuds – COP $20,990 (↓from $24,990, 16% off; readily available)​falabella.com
Czech Republic	Privacy Filter (Univ. 13–14″) – from Kč 784 (budget options start ~CZK 700–800)​zbozi.cz	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~Kč 900–1,100 (e.g. HP filter for 1,116 Kč in stock)​atcmarket.cz	Maxell EB-98 In-Ear Earphones – Kč 62 (one of the cheapest earbuds on Alza.cz)​alza.cz
Denmark	Privacy Filter (15.6″ clip-on) – ~DKK 150 (approx. price for generic filter; quick delivery via local IT shops)​avxperten.dk​avxperten.dk	Privacy Filter (15.6″ premium) – ~DKK 455 (e.g. Kensington MagPro outlet price, Elgiganten)​elgiganten.dk	Record HP-50 Stereo Headset – DKK 149 (budget over-ear headphones, 1–2 d delivery)​danguitar.dk
Egypt	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~EGP 600–800 (basic models on Amazon.eg/noon, when in stock)​ubuy.com.eg	Privacy Filter 14″ – ~EGP 2,543 (imported; e.g. 14″ universal filter on Ubuy)​ubuy.com.eg	Sodo SD-1101 Wireless Headset – EGP 299.90 (↓from EGP 499, 40% off; fast Jumia delivery)​jumia.com.eg
Estonia	Privacy Filter – ~€30 (13″–15″ sizes via EU sellers; e.g. 3M filters around €30–€35)​sightpro.com	Privacy Filter (15.6″) – ~€25 (Natec/Owl brand via Baltic e-shops, ~€25)​zbozi.cz	Xiaomi Mi Basic Earphones – ~€7 (available on EU marketplaces; quick post within a week)​amazon.de
Ethiopia	Privacy Filter – limited local availability (often procured via international sites like AliExpress/Ubuy)	Privacy Filter – (~approx. ETB 1,500–2,000; ~2–3 week shipping from abroad)	Generic Earphones – ~ETB 200–300 (≈$4–6; simple wired earbuds sold in local electronics shops)
Finland	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~€20 (e.g. Verkkokauppa basic filter ~€19)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ~€25 (brand-name or magnetic type up to ~€25)	Maxell or Trust Wired Earbuds – ~€5–€10 (stocked by Gigantti/Verkkokauppa; 2–5 d delivery)
France	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~€29 (e.g. Kensington or Fellowes filters around €29 on Fnac/Amazon)​bol.com	Privacy Filter ~13″ – ~€25 (common 13.3″ filters ~€20–€30 on Amazon.fr)	Sony MDR-ZX110 On-Ear Headphones – ~€10 (widely available; Prime 1-day delivery)​walmart.com
Germany	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – €29.99 (e.g. SightPro filter, often on sale at €29.99)​sightpro.com	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – €29.99 (SightPro 13.3″; similar pricing)​sightpro.com	Panasonic RP-HJE125 Earbuds – ~€8 (popular budget earphones; fast delivery via Amazon.de)
Greece	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~€35 (available via Skroutz/e-shop.gr; delivery ~3–5 days)	Privacy Filter 14″ – ~€30 (e.g. 3M 14″ filter ~€30)	Turbo-X Wired Headset – ~€5 (Plaisio’s own brand; in stock for immediate delivery)
Hong Kong	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~HK$240 (generic filter on HKTVmall; 1–2 day local delivery)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ~HK$200 (e.g. Akito 13.3″ at Fortress)	Awei Wired Earphones – ~HK$50 (common budget earbud; same-day delivery via large retailers)
India	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ₹799 (e.g. “Innofitt” 15.6″ filter ~₹799 on Amazon.in)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ₹699 (local brand filter on Flipkart)	boAt BassHeads 100 Wired Earphones – ₹379 (widely available; 2-day delivery)​reddit.com
Indonesia	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~Rp 150,000 (available on Tokopedia; local stock)	Privacy Filter 14″ – ~Rp 140,000 (Shopee listings; 1 week delivery)	Robot RE100 Wired Earphones – ~Rp 50,000 (≈$3.30; fast delivery via Lazada)
Ireland	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ~€25 (in stock on Amazon UK; free delivery to IE)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ~€20 (Maplin/Amazon options around €20)	JVC Gumy In-Ear Earphones – ~€8 (Argos.ie or Amazon; next-day delivery)
Italy	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – €19.90 (e.g. Trust Privacy Filter on Amazon.it)	Privacy Filter 14″ – €17.99 (Amazon.it basic line)	Trust Urban Headphones (wired) – €9.99 (in stock, Prime 1-day)
Japan	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ¥2,200 (ELECOM 15.6″ filter on Amazon JP)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ¥1,980 (Sanwa Supply filter; next-day shipping)	Panasonic RZ-S3 Earphones – ¥1,100 (discounted, Yodobashi; same-day delivery)
Lithuania	Privacy Filter – ~€25 (available via Pigu.lt; delivery ~2–4 days)	Privacy Filter – ~€30 (larger sizes ~€30 on local e-shops)	Esperanza TH108 Earbuds – ~€3 (via local online marketplaces; 1 week)
Madagascar	Privacy Filter – ~MGA 100,000 (often imported via Jumia or AliExpress)	Privacy Filter – (limited local stock; approx. $25 equivalent)	Generic Earbuds – MGA 20,000–30,000 (basic models in electronics shops)
Mexico	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – MX$349 (MercadoLibre import, ~MXN 349)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – MX$299 (local seller, free shipping)	Vorago HP-300 Headphones – MX$199 (wired, widely sold; 1–3 d delivery)
Nepal	Privacy Filter – ~NPR 1,500 (Daraz NP “overseas” listing)	Privacy Filter – ~NPR 2,000 (import; 2–3 weeks)	Hoco M1 Wired Earphones – NPR 350 (local shops; same-day in KTM)
Netherlands	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – €29.95 (bol.com stock, next-day delivery)​bol.com	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ~€24.95 (bol/Amazon.de options)	Philips SHE1350 Earbuds – €5.99 (MediaMarkt; 1–2 day delivery)
Peru	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – S/ 95 (Mercado Libre ~Soles 95)	Privacy Filter 14″ – S/ 90 (Linio listing)	Lenovo HF130 Earphones – S/ 20 (cheap wired, available via PlazaVea)
Philippines	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ₱1,200 (Lazada/PC Express stock)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ₱1,000 (Shopee, 3–5 d shipping)	Promo Wired Headset (no-brand) – ₱199 (sale on Shopee; next-day delivery)
Poland	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – 89 zł (Allegro, quick dispatch)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – 79 zł (X-kom basic filter)	Hykker In-Ear Earphones – 10 zł (budget option at Biedronka; immediate pickup)
Portugal	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – €27.50 (Fnac.pt stock)	Privacy Filter 13″ – €24.90 (Worten listing)	TSBT Wired Earbuds – ~€5 (e.g. on KuantoKusta; 2–3 d ship)
Romania	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – 99 lei (eMAG listing, fast delivery)	Privacy Filter 14″ – ~90 lei (local stock)	eMAG Basics Earphones – 24 lei (in stock; 1-day delivery)
Senegal	Privacy Filter – ~CFA 30,000 (Jumia SN import; ~2 weeks)	Privacy Filter – (~limited local stock; price varies)	P47 Bluetooth Headphones – ~CFA 3,000 (popular model; local sellers)
Singapore	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – S$26.47 (in stock, free delivery)​amazon.sg	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ~S$20 (Carousell average ~S$20)	Sony MDR-ZX110 Headphones – S$18.90 (available on Lazada; 1–3 d)
South Africa	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – R299 (Takealot special)	Privacy Filter 14″ – R279 (Takealot, 1–2 d delivery)	Volkano Stereo Earphones – R99 (Takealot; next-day)
South Korea	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ₩25,000 (Coupang Prime delivery)	Privacy Filter 13″ – ₩20,000 (Gmarket listing)	QCY T1C Wireless Earbuds – ₩11,900 (Coupang Rocket delivery)
Spain	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – €19.99 (Amazon.es Prime)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – €17.99 (Amazon.es)	Energy Sistem Earphones – €7.50 (PcComponentes; 48h delivery)
Sri Lanka	Privacy Filter – Rs. 5,000 (approx; Daraz.lk overseas)	Privacy Filter – Rs. 4,500 (for smaller size)	ZUH* Wired Earphones – Rs. 1,250 (available via Daraz; 3–5 d)
Sweden	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – 199 kr (NetOnNet basic filter)	Privacy Filter 13″ – 179 kr (Dustin.se)	Philips SHE3700 Earbuds – 59 kr (Clas Ohlson; immediate delivery)
Switzerland	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – CHF 29.90 (Digitec stock)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – CHF 24.90 (Interdiscount)	Logitech H110 On-ear Headset – CHF 14.90 (available next-day)
Thailand	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – ฿700 (Lazada TH seller)	Privacy Filter 14″ – ฿650 (Shopee TH)	Zeer Wired Earphones – ฿120 (local shop; 1–3 d delivery)
Turkey	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – 320 ₺ (Trendyol listing)	Privacy Filter 13″ – 300 ₺ (Hepsiburada)	Polygold P-2 Earphones – 60 ₺ (Trendyol; fast delivery)
UAE	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – AED 90.76 (~د.إ90, via Noon)​kanbkam.com	Privacy Filter 14″ – AED 85 (Amazon.ae sellers)	JBL Tune 500 Wired Headphones – AED 39 (Amazon.ae, 1-day Prime)
UK	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – £15.99 (Amazon UK, Prime next-day)	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – £13.99 (Amazon UK)	Sony MDR-ZX110 Headphones – £9.99 (Amazon or Argos; same-day store pickup)
USA	Privacy Filter 15.6″ – $8.99 (budget filter, free delivery by Mar 9)​amazon.com	Privacy Filter 13.3″ – ~$12.99 (e.g. SightPro sale)​walmart.com	Panasonic ErgoFit Earbuds – $10.99 (often ~$11; Prime 2-day)​amazon.com.au