IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch with Zip Pocket for 3 Cards & Cash - Large Floating Phone Case w/Crossbody Lanyard vs iPhone 17 Series Tough Armor T AI MagFit Case: which is safer?

iPhone 17 Series Tough Armor T AI MagFit Case is the clear pick. Case-Mate IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch with Zip Pocket for 3 Cards & Cash - Large Floating Phone Case w/Crossbody Lanyard carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Case-Mate

IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch with Zip Pocket for 3 Cards & Cash - Large Floating Phone Case w/Crossbody Lanyard

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 16/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Unspecified polymer with waterproof coating

Confidence

35%

PossibleWaterproof coating PFAS leachates (undisclosed chemistry)

ReportedZipper corrosion or seal degradation over time

ReportedLanyard choking hazard (product design, not chemistry)

Why this grade

Our pick

Spigen Tough Armor

iPhone 17 Series Tough Armor T AI MagFit Case

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

B 81/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

Polycarbonate and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing

Why this gradeBuy

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