Silicone Waterproof Earbuds & Cases, ranked by PFAS safety

Skullcandy

Smokin' Buds Wireless Earbuds Clear Gray Charging Case

Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, electronics

B

C

PFASAll

No PFAS concerns evident in typical earbud materials.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Skullcandy

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

Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend

B

C

PFASAll

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

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Samsung

Clip Case for Buds4 and Buds4 Pro

Polycarbonate or TPE plastic, likely silicone components

B

C

PFASAll

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

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Marshall

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

Liquid silicone rubber

B

B

PFASAll

Lower concern. Liquid silicone is inherently 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

B

D

PFASAll

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)

B

C

PFASAll

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

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Samsung

Galaxy Armor Buds Pro & Live Case

Plastic case, silicone coating, stainless steel hardware

B

C

PFASAll

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

B

C

PFASAll

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

⚠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

B

C

PFASAll

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

B

C

PFASAll

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)

B

C

PFASAll

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)

B

C

PFASAll

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)

B

C

PFASAll

Lower concern, but no PFAS transparency from Beats.

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Beats

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

Silicone or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer

B

B

PFASAll

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

⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS

Beats

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

Silicone and thermoplastic elastomer blend

F

F

PFASAll

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

F

F

PFASAll

Skip until OnePlus discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

OnePlus

Buds 3 Pro

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

F

F

PFASAll

No PFAS transparency. Water-resistant coating risk unclear.

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

OnePlus

Buds Nord 3 Pro

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

F

F

PFASAll

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

F

F

PFASAll

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

F

F

PFASAll

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

⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment