USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack vs Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker Cable: 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
JBL
Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker Cable
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) from PVC/polyurethane jacket
PossiblePhthalate plasticizers in PVC
PossibleCopper conductor oxidation and corrosion
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 JBL.
- We flag Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from PVC/polyurethane jacket, Phthalate plasticizers in PVC and Copper conductor oxidation and corrosion on the JBL and not on the Anker.
- The Anker is PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors where the JBL is Standard audio cable, likely PVC or polyurethane jacket with copper conductors, 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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