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.

By material:Silicone

Bad · Better · Best waterproof earbuds & cases

The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.

AvoidF
Waterproof Protective Case For Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 With Smart

Beats

Waterproof Protective Case For Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 With Smart

40/100 safety

Skip. Waterproof coating unspecified; Beats provides no PFAS disclosure.

BetterB
OnePlus Buds 4 Silicone Case Wireless Earphones Protective Cover with Anti-Lost Buckle

OnePlus

OnePlus Buds 4 Silicone Case Wireless Earphones Protective Cover with Anti-Lost Buckle

85/100 safety

Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; metal buckle poses minimal risk.

Best pickB
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'

Skullcandy

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'

85/100 safety

Lower concern. EVA foam unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no assurance.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'

Skullcandy

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'

EVA foam case shell

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

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

Skullcandy

Smokin' Buds Wireless Earbuds Clear Gray Charging Case

Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, electronics

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

No PFAS concerns evident in typical earbud materials.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Jib True 2, Dime Evo/3/2

Skullcandy

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Jib True 2, Dime Evo/3/2

Polyester, neoprene, or molded EVA foam case

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Typical protective case without waterproofing or stain treatment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud

Skullcandy

Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud

Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Hard case material unlikely to contain PFAS without waterproofing treatment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds

Skullcandy

Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds

Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Low direct risk signal, but Skullcandy offers no PFAS transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Headphone Protective Case for Skull Candy Mod

Skullcandy

Headphone Protective Case for Skull Candy Mod

Protective case, likely polyurethane or neoprene

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Protective cases rarely use PFAS treatments.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Samsung Clip Case for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro

Samsung

Clip Case for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro

Polycarbonate or TPE plastic, likely silicone components

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Protective case for earbuds with standard plastics, no PFAS risk signals.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Shield Earbuds Case Compatible With Marshall Mode Ii, Minor Iv, Jbl

Marshall

Shield Earbuds Case Compatible With Marshall Mode Ii, Minor Iv, Jbl

Plastic case, composition unspecified

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Insufficient data. Generic plastic case, no PFAS disclosure available.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Marshall Mode II, Minor IV, T280 TWS

Marshall

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Marshall Mode II, Minor IV, T280 TWS

Plastic earbud case (polyurethane or similar polymer)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Protective case with minimal PFAS concern, but brand lacks transparency.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Marshall Major Bluetooth Kulaklık Taşıma Çantası

Marshall

Major Bluetooth Kulaklık Taşıma Çantası

Fabric or synthetic carrying case with hardware

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Typical carrying case with no known PFAS issues.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case

Marshall

Geekria Shield Earbuds Case

plastic hard case, material composition not disclosed

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Unknown material composition; limited risk data available for this case.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Marshall Motif II True Wireless ANC Leather Case

Marshall

Motif II True Wireless ANC Leather Case

Leather case with no disclosed coating

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Leather case with minimal PFAS risk; brand silent on treatment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Case For Marshall Minor Iv/motif Ii Anc,liquid Silicone Protective

Marshall

Case For Marshall Minor Iv/motif Ii Anc,liquid Silicone Protective

Liquid silicone rubber

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Liquid silicone is inherently PFAS-free.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Marshall Major 1-5 Headphones Hard Case

Marshall

Major 1-5 Headphones Hard Case

EVA foam, synthetic outer shell

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

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

OnePlus

Buds 4 Silicone Case Wireless Earphones Protective Cover with Anti-Lost Buckle

Silicone case with metal buckle

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; metal buckle poses minimal risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

For One Plus Nord Buds 3 Pro Protective Headphones

OnePlus

For One Plus Nord Buds 3 Pro Protective Headphones

Plastic, silicone, metal, glass (earbud and case assembly)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. No PFAS-prone materials flagged in typical earbud construction.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Case for Oneplus Nord Buds 3R/Nord Buds 3V Bluetooth Earphones,BOVUGAC High Transparency Soft TPU Shockproof Cover with

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

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. TPU is inherently PFAS-free material.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro Clip Case

Samsung

Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro Clip Case

Plastic (likely polycarbonate or ABS), metal hinge

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Passive hard case with no water-resistant coatings.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Samsung Galaxy Armor Buds Pro & Live Case

Samsung

Galaxy Armor Buds Pro & Live Case

Plastic case, silicone coating, stainless steel hardware

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. No known risk factors identified.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Dexnor Rugged Bumper Case for Samsung Galaxy Buds FE(2023)/Buds 2 Pro (2023)

Samsung

Dexnor Rugged Bumper Case for Samsung Galaxy Buds FE(2023)/Buds 2 Pro (2023)

thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or silicone elastomer bumper case

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard protective case material without waterproofing treatment.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro Case

Samsung

Galaxy Buds 3 & Buds 3 Pro Case

plastic (likely polycarbonate or ABS)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; basic earbuds case with no known PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

SURITCH Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Buds FE(2023)/Buds 2 Pro(2022)/Bud

Samsung

SURITCH Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy Buds FE(2023)/Buds 2 Pro(2022)/Bud

Silicone or rubber protective case

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern. Silicone cases typically free of PFAS; no disclosure needed.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Spigen Lock Fit Case for Galaxy Buds

Samsung

Spigen Lock Fit Case for Galaxy Buds

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) case, silicone elements

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

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

Beats

Studio Buds/Studio Buds Plus Protective Case Cover

Silicone, plastic (case composition not fully detailed)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, but material composition not publicly detailed.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

SURITCH Cases for Beats Solo Buds 2024

Beats

SURITCH Cases for Beats Solo Buds 2024

Silicone or plastic case (likely elastomer/thermoplastic)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Limited info available. Case materials likely lower concern but unconfirmed.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Dexnor Beats Powerbeats Pro 2nd Gen Case

Beats

Dexnor Beats Powerbeats Pro 2nd Gen Case

Silicone, plastic polymers (case construction)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, but no PFAS transparency from Beats.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Spigen Rugged Armor Case for Beats Earbuds Series

Beats

Spigen Rugged Armor Case for Beats Earbuds Series

TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane shell

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. TPU shell has no established PFAS risk profile.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Suritch Case For Beats Powerbeats Fit Case Cover Magnetic Bumper Cases For Powerbeats Fit Earbuds 2025

Beats

Suritch Case For Beats Powerbeats Fit Case Cover Magnetic Bumper Cases For Powerbeats Fit Earbuds 2025

Plastic shell case with magnetic closure

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern earbud case, but no disclosure on materials or PFAS.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

SURITCH Protective Case for Beats Studio Buds 2021, Studio Buds+ Plus 2023

Beats

SURITCH Protective Case for Beats Studio Buds 2021, Studio Buds+ Plus 2023

Silicone or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer

B
B
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern. Silicone/TPU cases lack inherent PFAS risk.

Brand says nothing about PFAS

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Headphone Case for Marshall Motif II True Wireless Active Noise-Canceling Earbuds Headphones, Hard

Marshall

Headphone Case for Marshall Motif II True Wireless Active Noise-Canceling Earbuds Headphones, Hard

Hard case, likely polycarbonate or EVA with unspecified coatings

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Hard case materials unknown; Marshall provides no PFAS disclosure.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

Dexnor Shockproof Protective Cover for Beats Studio Buds 2021/Buds + 2023

Beats

Dexnor Shockproof Protective Cover for Beats Studio Buds 2021/Buds + 2023

Silicone and thermoplastic elastomer blend

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Unspecified coating material; insufficient public disclosure on PFAS.

Undisclosed proprietary coating

For Oneplus Buds Earbuds Fashion Soft Cover Colorful Dustproof And Waterproof Protective Case

OnePlus

For Oneplus Buds Earbuds Fashion Soft Cover Colorful Dustproof And Waterproof Protective Case

Soft silicone or rubber cover with unspecified waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until OnePlus discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

For Samsung Galaxy Buds Live / Buds 2 / Buds Pro / Buds 2 Pro Shield Armor Waterproof Wireless Earphone Protective Case(

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

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip; waterproof coating materials not disclosed by Samsung.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Skullcandy Roll Top Bag

Skullcandy

Roll Top Bag

Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

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

Skullcandy

Push Play Active True Wireless Earbuds

Plastic housing, likely with water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

No PFAS disclosure; waterproof coating raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

OnePlus Buds 3 Pro

OnePlus

Buds 3 Pro

Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, unspecified water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

No PFAS transparency. Water-resistant coating risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Housing Cover for Oneplus Buds Z2 Waterproof for Case Shockproof Nonslip Frame, Size: 77 in, Black

OnePlus

Housing Cover for Oneplus Buds Z2 Waterproof for Case Shockproof Nonslip Frame, Size: 77 in, Black

Unspecified polymer/elastomer with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip. Waterproof case with undisclosed coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

OnePlus Buds Nord 3 Pro

OnePlus

Buds Nord 3 Pro

Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, likely water-resistant coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

No public PFAS disclosure; waterproof electronics may contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

OnePlus Buds 3

OnePlus

Buds 3

Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, internal electronics with unspecified coatings

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Waterproof Protective Case For Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 With Smart

Beats

Waterproof Protective Case For Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 With Smart

Silicone or synthetic polymer shell with waterproof coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip. Waterproof coating unspecified; Beats provides no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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