iPhone 14 5X More Waterproof Total Protection Case 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. Catalyst iPhone 14 5X More Waterproof Total Protection Case carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Catalyst

iPhone 14 5X More Waterproof Total Protection Case

PFAS grade

F 45/100

Overall grade

F 33/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or similar polymer with unknown waterproof coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleUndisclosed waterproof coating (possible fluorochemicals)

PossibleTPU degradation and off-gassing under heat or UV

PossibleCoating delamination releasing particles

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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