UV Haze 010 Filter vs Freewell Filter for Galaxy Series Cases FW-GX-CBM: which is safer?
B+W UV Haze 010 Filter is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
B+W
UV Haze 010 Filter
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 85/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
Optical glass lens with multi-coated optical surfaces
Confidence
82%
Samsung
Freewell Filter for Galaxy Series Cases FW-GX-CBM
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Glass or optical polymer filter element
Confidence
72%
PossibleOptical coating degradation (anti-glare or anti-reflective layers)
ReportedGlass fracture and sharp edges
PossibleMicrobe or bacterial growth on filter surface
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