Micro M50 Country Series vs Liquid Air Samsung Galaxy S21 Matte Black: which is safer?
Pelican Micro M50 Country Series is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Pelican
Micro M50 Country Series
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Hard-sided plastic case (polypropylene or similar)
Confidence
72%
PossibleOff-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Spigen
Liquid Air Samsung Galaxy S21 Matte Black
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 73/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) case, matte finish
Confidence
72%
PossiblePhthalates or other plasticizers in TPU formulation
PossibleFormaldehyde releasers in polymer stabilizers
PossibleMicroplastics or polymer degradation fragments
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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