Clip Case for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro vs Headphone Protective Case for Skull Candy Mod: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Samsung
Clip Case for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polycarbonate or TPE plastic, likely silicone components
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastic shedding
PossibleCoating degradation and flaking
Skullcandy
Headphone Protective Case for Skull Candy Mod
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Protective case, likely polyurethane or neoprene
Confidence
68%
PossibleVOC off-gassing (polyurethane/neoprene)
PossibleElastomer degradation and leachables over time
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