XS-Pro Clear MRC-Nano 007 Filter vs Freewell Filter for Galaxy Series Cases FW-GX-CBM: which is safer?

Freewell Filter for Galaxy Series Cases FW-GX-CBM is the clear pick. B+W XS-Pro Clear MRC-Nano 007 Filter carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

B+W XS-Pro Clear MRC-Nano 007 Filter

B+W

XS-Pro Clear MRC-Nano 007 Filter

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 32/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Optical glass with MRC-nano multi-resistant coating

Confidence

55%

PossibleCoating degradation and inhalation risk

PossibleUnidentified coating additives

Why this grade

Our pick

Freewell Filter for Galaxy Series Cases FW-GX-CBM

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

Why this gradeBuy

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