Acrylic vs. Glass Display Cases Comparison Chart
| Comparison Chart | Acrylic | Glass |
| Display Quality | Highly moldable can be made into various shapes | Greenish tint, average clarity Limited shape options |
| Safety | High impact resistance, not easy to shatter No sharp fragments when broken | Fragile，Sharp fragments when broken Requires more safety precautions |
| Transportation | Lightweight easy to transport | Heavy difficult to transport |
| Maintenance | Easily scratched, requires careful cleaning Can use special cleaners to restore gloss | Scratch-resistant, easy to clean Can use regular glass cleaners |
Acrylic is clearer than glass
The transparency of acrylic can reach 92%, while the transparency of ordinary glass is generally between 70% and 80%.
From the perspective of optical transparency, acrylic display case is more transparent than glass. Acrylic material not only has high transparency, but is also lighter and more impact-resistant than glass. It is widely used in various occasions that require high transparency and durability.
Acrylic is safer than glass
The impact strength of acrylic is higher than that of glass, usually 17 times that of ordinary glass, so it is not easily broken.
Even if acrylic breaks, it usually breaks into large pieces rather than into small, sharp pieces, reducing the risk of cuts.
Acrylic is somewhat flexible and can absorb impact to a certain extent, while glass is more susceptible to shattering.
Acrylic is stronger than glass
According to the above, acrylic can better resist external impact and is not easily broken. But in some areas, like hardness and scratch resistance, glass throws have advantages. Acrylic is easily scratched and requires additional treatment or protection to keep its surface intact.
Acrylic is lighter than glass
Acrylic is lighter than glass, so it is easier and safer to handle during moving and installation.
