StarTech 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN 31.5-Inch 16:9 Monitor Privacy Filter

Overview

The StarTech 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN is a 31.5-inch 16:9 privacy filter built for desks and workstations where the screen faces a hallway, open floor plan, or shared office space. It sits directly over the display and narrows the effective viewing cone to roughly 30 degrees off-center, so anyone approaching from the side sees a blacked-out panel instead of your spreadsheet, customer records, or camera feeds. For operators running video management software or handling sensitive access-control data on a 31.5-inch monitor, 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN is a straightforward way to add a visual security layer without touching the workstation's configuration.

Key Features

• +/- 30 Degree Viewing Angle: Beyond roughly 30 degrees off-axis, the screen appears dark to a passerby — the core function of the filter, and the number to check against your desk layout and foot traffic direction before ordering.
• 60% Light Transmittance: Privacy filters cut brightness by design. At 60% transmittance you'll likely want to bump your monitor's backlight up a notch to compensate, especially in bright office lighting.
• Matte/Glossy Dual Finish: One side is matte to cut glare in fluorescent-lit offices, the other glossy for sharper color and contrast — flip the panel depending on your lighting environment and preference.
• 31.5-Inch 16:9 Sizing: Sized specifically for 31.5-inch widescreen monitors — measure your panel's active display area before ordering, since privacy filters are size- and aspect-ratio-specific and won't fit a mismatched screen.
• 696 x 393mm (27.4 x 15.4-Inch) Filter Dimensions: Matches standard 31.5-inch 16:9 panel dimensions, so it covers the visible display edge-to-edge without overhanging the bezel.
• Adhesive Strips and Mounting Tabs: Two mounting methods are included so you can choose a permanent bond (adhesive) for a shared or public-facing workstation, or a removable tab mount for a desk where the filter needs to come off periodically.
• 3.5 oz Weight: Light enough to mount on the mounting tabs without added strain on the monitor bezel or stand.

Integration & Compatibility

31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN (often searched as 31569 PRIVACY SCREEN) is a physical overlay, not an electronic accessory — it doesn't connect to the monitor's video input or draw power, so it works with any 31.5-inch 16:9 display regardless of brand, connector type, or resolution. That also means it has no interaction with the security or surveillance software running on the workstation; it's a physical countermeasure against shoulder-surfing, layered on top of whatever software-level access control is already in place. If you're standardizing privacy screens across a security operations center or a row of monitors at a front desk, check each workstation's exact panel size individually — a 31.5-inch model won't fit a 27-inch or 34-inch ultrawide.

What's in the Box

1x 31.5-inch 16:9 privacy filter panel, adhesive mounting strips, mounting tabs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What viewing angle does the 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN block?

A: The filter restricts clear viewing to within about 30 degrees of either side of the screen. Beyond that angle, the display appears dark to onlookers.

Q: Will the 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN dim my screen?

A: Yes — light transmittance is rated at 60%, so expect a noticeable brightness reduction. Increasing your monitor's backlight setting typically compensates.

Q: Does it come in matte or glossy finish?

A: Both — the filter has a matte finish on one side and a glossy finish on the other, so you can flip it based on glare and lighting conditions at your desk.

Q: How is the 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN mounted to the monitor?

A: It includes both adhesive strips for a permanent bond and mounting tabs for a removable install, depending on your preference.

Q: What size monitor is this filter designed for?

A: It's sized for 31.5-inch 16:9 displays with a filter panel measuring 27.4 x 15.4 inches (696 x 393mm).

Q: What's the warranty on the 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN?

A: It carries a 2-year warranty.

Marty Allison

The spec that matters most on 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN is the +/- 30 degree viewing angle — that's a tighter cone than some competing filters, which means better shoulder-surfing protection but also less forgiveness if you sit off-center from your own screen.

Technical Highlights:

• +/- 30 Degree Viewing Angle: Anything outside that 60-degree total cone reads as black — good for desks facing a walkway or open bullpen.
• 60% Light Transmittance: Expect a real brightness hit; plan to raise backlight output on the host monitor to keep the screen comfortable to read head-on.
• Dual Matte/Glossy Finish: Lets you match the filter to ambient lighting instead of being locked into one glare profile.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the host display is 31.5-inch 16:9 with a visible area matching 27.4 x 15.4 inches — privacy filters are unforgiving on size mismatch, unlike a universal mount.
• The adhesive-strip option is effectively permanent once applied; use the mounting tabs instead if the filter needs to be swapped between shifts or removed for cleaning.

This is the right call for a dispatch desk or access-control workstation positioned along a hallway or lobby sightline, where 31569-PRIVACY-SCREEN's tight 30-degree cutoff keeps camera feeds and access logs off-limits to anyone walking past.