Headphone Protective Case for Skull Candy Mod vs Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
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
Skullcandy
Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
C 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend
Confidence
60%
PossibleMicroplastics from case degradation
PossibleBacterial or mold growth in sealed case
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