Waterproof Earbuds & Cases, ranked by PFAS safety
40 products graded A to F, safest first. 29 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Beats
Waterproof Protective Case For Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 With Smart
Skip. Waterproof coating unspecified; Beats provides no PFAS disclosure.
OnePlus
OnePlus Buds 4 Silicone Case Wireless Earphones Protective Cover with Anti-Lost Buckle
Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; metal buckle poses minimal risk.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Skullcandy
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'
EVA foam case shell
Lower concern. EVA foam unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no assurance.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Skullcandy
Smokin' Buds Wireless Earbuds Clear Gray Charging Case
Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, electronics
No PFAS concerns evident in typical earbud materials.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Skullcandy
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Jib True 2, Dime Evo/3/2
Polyester, neoprene, or molded EVA foam case
Lower concern. Typical protective case without waterproofing or stain treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Skullcandy
Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud
Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Lower concern. Hard case material unlikely to contain PFAS without waterproofing treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Skullcandy
Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds
Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend
Low direct risk signal, but Skullcandy offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Skullcandy
Headphone Protective Case for Skull Candy Mod
Protective case, likely polyurethane or neoprene
Lower concern. Protective cases rarely use PFAS treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Clip Case for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro
Polycarbonate or TPE plastic, likely silicone components
Lower concern. Protective case for earbuds with standard plastics, no PFAS risk signals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Shield Earbuds Case Compatible With Marshall Mode Ii, Minor Iv, Jbl
Plastic case, composition unspecified
Insufficient data. Generic plastic case, no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Marshall Mode II, Minor IV, T280 TWS
Plastic earbud case (polyurethane or similar polymer)
Protective case with minimal PFAS concern, but brand lacks transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Major Bluetooth Kulaklık Taşıma Çantası
Fabric or synthetic carrying case with hardware
Lower concern. Typical carrying case with no known PFAS issues.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case
plastic hard case, material composition not disclosed
Unknown material composition; limited risk data available for this case.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Motif II True Wireless ANC Leather Case
Leather case with no disclosed coating
Leather case with minimal PFAS risk; brand silent on treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Case For Marshall Minor Iv/motif Ii Anc,liquid Silicone Protective
Liquid silicone rubber
Lower concern. Liquid silicone is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Marshall
Major 1-5 Headphones Hard Case
EVA foam, synthetic outer shell
Lower concern. Hard case material typically PFAS-free.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnePlus
Buds 4 Silicone Case Wireless Earphones Protective Cover with Anti-Lost Buckle
Silicone case with metal buckle
Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; metal buckle poses minimal risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnePlus
For One Plus Nord Buds 3 Pro Protective Headphones
Plastic, silicone, metal, glass (earbud and case assembly)
Lower concern. No PFAS-prone materials flagged in typical earbud construction.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
OnePlus
Case for Oneplus Nord Buds 3R/Nord Buds 3V Bluetooth Earphones,BOVUGAC High Transparency Soft TPU Shockproof Cover with
Soft TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) case
Lower concern. TPU is inherently PFAS-free material.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro Clip Case
Plastic (likely polycarbonate or ABS), metal hinge
Lower concern. Passive hard case with no water-resistant coatings.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Galaxy Armor Buds Pro & Live Case
Plastic case, silicone coating, stainless steel hardware
Lower PFAS concern. No known risk factors identified.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Dexnor Rugged Bumper Case for Samsung Galaxy Buds FE(2023)/Buds 2 Pro (2023)
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or silicone elastomer bumper case
Lower PFAS concern; standard protective case material without waterproofing treatment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Galaxy Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro Case
plastic (likely polycarbonate or ABS)
Lower concern; basic earbuds case with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
SURITCH Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Buds FE(2023)/Buds 2 Pro(2022)/Bud
Silicone or rubber protective case
Lower concern. Silicone cases typically free of PFAS; no disclosure needed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Samsung
Spigen Lock Fit Case for Galaxy Buds
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) case, silicone elements
Lower concern. Spigen earbud cases use standard TPU plastics without known PFAS treatments.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Beats
Studio Buds/Studio Buds Plus Protective Case Cover
Silicone, plastic (case composition not fully detailed)
Lower concern, but material composition not publicly detailed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Beats
SURITCH Cases for Beats Solo Buds 2024
Silicone or plastic case (likely elastomer/thermoplastic)
Limited info available. Case materials likely lower concern but unconfirmed.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Beats
Dexnor Beats Powerbeats Pro 2nd Gen Case
Silicone, plastic polymers (case construction)
Lower concern, but no PFAS transparency from Beats.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Beats
Spigen Rugged Armor Case for Beats Earbuds Series
TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane shell
Lower concern. TPU shell has no established PFAS risk profile.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Beats
Suritch Case For Beats Powerbeats Fit Case Cover Magnetic Bumper Cases For Powerbeats Fit Earbuds 2025
Plastic shell case with magnetic closure
Lower concern earbud case, but no disclosure on materials or PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Beats
SURITCH Protective Case for Beats Studio Buds 2021, Studio Buds+ Plus 2023
Silicone or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer
Lower concern. Silicone/TPU cases lack inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Marshall
Headphone Case for Marshall Motif II True Wireless Active Noise-Canceling Earbuds Headphones, Hard
Hard case, likely polycarbonate or EVA with unspecified coatings
Hard case materials unknown; Marshall provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Beats
Dexnor Shockproof Protective Cover for Beats Studio Buds 2021/Buds + 2023
Silicone and thermoplastic elastomer blend
Unspecified coating material; insufficient public disclosure on PFAS.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
OnePlus
For Oneplus Buds Earbuds Fashion Soft Cover Colorful Dustproof And Waterproof Protective Case
Soft silicone or rubber cover with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until OnePlus discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Samsung
For Samsung Galaxy Buds Live / Buds 2 / Buds Pro / Buds 2 Pro Shield Armor Waterproof Wireless Earphone Protective Case(
Plastic protective case with waterproof coating, unspecified
Skip; waterproof coating materials not disclosed by Samsung.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Skullcandy
Roll Top Bag
Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment
Roll-top design suggests water-resistant coating; PFAS risk unconfirmed, skip until clarified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Skullcandy
Push Play Active True Wireless Earbuds
Plastic housing, likely with water-resistant coating
No PFAS disclosure; waterproof coating raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OnePlus
Buds 3 Pro
Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, unspecified water-resistant coating
No PFAS transparency. Water-resistant coating risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OnePlus
Housing Cover for Oneplus Buds Z2 Waterproof for Case Shockproof Nonslip Frame, Size: 77 in, Black
Unspecified polymer/elastomer with waterproof coating
Skip. Waterproof case with undisclosed coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OnePlus
Buds Nord 3 Pro
Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, likely water-resistant coating
No public PFAS disclosure; waterproof electronics may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
OnePlus
Buds 3
Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, internal electronics with unspecified coatings
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Beats
Waterproof Protective Case For Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 With Smart
Silicone or synthetic polymer shell with waterproof coating
Skip. Waterproof coating unspecified; Beats provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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