The Best Very Lightly Tinted Window Films

Visible Light Transmission (VLT) 40% to 60%

Best for Blocking Heat  SolarGard Stirling 40   PRO: This film blocks 63% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer) and insulates the the glass to reduce heat loss by 29% (eg. in winter) CON: This film is reflective but if you want both high heat reduction (summer) and high heat loss (winter) it is a winner. Price $67.88m2,  incl GST and after WebQuote Discount

Best Value ASWF Legacy 40   PRO: The film blocks 11% less heat than Stirling 40 but costs 18.9% less. It is also a lot less reflective (29% less reflective) CON: The film blocks 11% less heat than Stirling 40 (56% cf 63% for Stirling 40) Price $55.07m2,  incl GST and after WebQuote Discount

Least Reflective 3M Prestige 40   PRO: This film is less reflective than clear glass and provides a soft grey appearance - is is not reflective CON: much higher cost Price $148.51m2,   incl GST and after WebQuote Discount

Best for Insulation SolarGard Stirling 40   PRO: This film reduces heat loss by 29%t (eg. in winter) and blocks 29% of the heat entering a room (eg. in summer)  CON: This film is reflective Price $67.88m2,  incl GST and after WebQuote Discount