Outdoor Products Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case vs EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro: which is safer?

Tech21 EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the clear pick. Outdoor Products Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Apple

Outdoor Products Large SmartPhone Watertight Phone Case

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 4/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Rubberized plastic shell with waterproof seals, unspecified coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from rubberized material degradation

PossibleLeachable additives from unspecified waterproof coating

ReportedBacterial or mold growth within seals if moisture enters

Why this grade

Our pick

Tech21

EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

C 77/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)

Confidence

72%

PossibleTPU degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

Why this gradeBuy

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