USB-C to USB-C Cable 2-Pack vs Thintect MagFit Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: 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
Spigen
Thintect MagFit Case for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleBisphenol A (BPA) from polycarbonate shell
PossibleVolatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
PossibleMicroplastic shedding from polymer degradation
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 Spigen.
- We flag Bisphenol A (BPA) from polycarbonate shell, Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing and Microplastic shedding from polymer degradation on the Spigen and not on the Anker.
- The Anker is PVC outer jacket, copper conductors, standard connectors where the Spigen is Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), hard polycarbonate shell, 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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