Even R1 Smart Ring vs Compatible for Withings Smartwatch Bands, 18mm, 20mm Quick Release New Soft Silicone Sport Replacement Straps for Women: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Even Realities
Even R1 Smart Ring
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
titanium, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
Confidence
72%
PossibleBand material variability
PossibleSkin sensitization from sweat pooling
Withings
Compatible for Withings Smartwatch Bands, 18mm, 20mm Quick Release New Soft Silicone Sport Replacement Straps for Women
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Silicone elastomer, no surface treatment disclosed
Confidence
72%
PossibleSilicone degradation and surface oxidation
PossibleBacterial or fungal colonization
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Band material variability and Skin sensitization from sweat pooling on the Even Realities and not on the Withings.
- We flag Silicone degradation and surface oxidation and Bacterial or fungal colonization on the Withings and not on the Even Realities.
- The Even Realities is titanium, stainless steel, sapphire crystal where the Withings is Silicone elastomer, no surface treatment disclosed, 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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