EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17: which is safer?

Tech21 EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the clear pick. Tech21 FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Tech21

EvoClear for Apple iPhone 17 Pro

PFAS grade

B 85/100

Overall grade

C 77/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)

Confidence

72%

PossibleTPU degradation and microparticle shedding

PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing

Why this gradeBuy

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FlexQuartz MagSafe Case for iPhone 17

PFAS grade

F 50/100

Overall grade

F 38/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Proprietary polymer blend, coating unspecified

Confidence

35%

PossiblePolymer coating leaching

PossibleMicroplastic shedding from degradation

PossibleAllergic contact dermatitis from polymer or coating

Why this grade

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