USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack vs New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft, 2-Pack): which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Anker
USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleCopper conductor corrosion and oxidation
PossibleThermal degradation of PVC jacket
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from jacket wear
Anker
New Nylon USB-C to USB-C 100W Cable (10 ft, 2-Pack)
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleNylon jacket degradation under heat or UV
PossiblePVC or TPE insulation off-gassing at high power
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from nylon jacket wear
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Copper conductor corrosion and oxidation, Thermal degradation of PVC jacket and Microplastic shedding from jacket wear on the Anker and not on the Anker.
- We flag Nylon jacket degradation under heat or UV, PVC or TPE insulation off-gassing at high power and Microplastic shedding from nylon jacket wear on the Anker and not on the Anker.
- The Anker is PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors where the Anker is Nylon jacket with copper-alloy connectors, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
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