iPhone 17 Pro Max SolidX vs iPhone 17 SolidX Marine Debris: which is safer?

iPhone 17 Pro Max SolidX is the clear pick. iPhone 17 SolidX Marine Debris carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

iPhone 17 Pro Max SolidX

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iPhone 17 Pro Max SolidX

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

B 88/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

TPE/thermoplastic elastomer protective case

Confidence

72%

PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

PossibleThermal instability and leaching

PossibleDegradation and microparticle shedding

iPhone 17 SolidX Marine Debris

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iPhone 17 SolidX Marine Debris

PFAS grade

F 40/100

Overall grade

F 24/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

unspecified protective case/coating

Confidence

35%

PossibleProtective coating composition and leachables

PossibleMicroplastic shedding during degradation

PossibleOff-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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