
Clear (Untinted) Films
All the films are made in the USA and are WERS Energy Rated and have similar performance – between 64% and 77% of the Visible Light passes through the films, blocking 99% UV and between 36% and 58% of the heat.
The main difference between the films is in the price and in the winter heat loss performance of two films: the SolarGard EcoLux 70 and MEP Enerlogic 70. While all the films in the comparison reduce heat loss through the glass in winter, these two films achieve a much lower U-value (better) than the other films, although the substantial price premium is noted.
WHAT TO BUY?
- Best for heat:Smart Films ClearView ICE 60 blocks 58% and a VLR of only 16%.
- Heat and Light Balanced:SolarGard LX70 blocks 55% and has a VLR of 9%.
- Good heat reduction and low reflection:Smart Films ClearView ICE 70 has similar reflectivity (10%) to the SolarGard LX70 and blocks 50% of the heat at a lower cost
COMPANY | Smart Films | ASWF | Smart Films | Smart Films | 3M | Solar Gard | EnerLogic | Solar Gard | ||
FILM | ClearView 75LHA | Firewall | ClearView ICE 60 | ClearView ICE 70 | Prestige® 70 PR70 | LX 70® | EnerLogic 70 | Ecolux® 70 | ||
WERS rated | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
VLT % | 77% | 68% | 64% | 72% | 69% | 72% | 70% | 68% | ||
VLR % | 15% | 8% | 16% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 13% | ||
SHGC | 0.58 | na | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.44 | ||
UV block % | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 97% | 99% | 99 | 99% | ||
U-Value Winter | 7.0 | na | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
TSER % (Heat) | 36% | 39% | 58% | 50% | 50% | 55% | 49% | 52% | ||
Film Price $M2 | $82.50 | $89.10 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $154.00 | $165.00 | $194.00 | $198.00 | ||
You pay $70.13 | You pay $75.74 | You pay $119.85 | You pay $119.85 | You pay $130.93 | You pay $140.25 | You pay $164.90 | You pay $168.30 | |||
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NOTES: The performance data shown above is taken from data published on each company website and published company literature. The data is presented to assist consumers for comparison purposes only. The data and trademarks remain the property of their owners.
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