Ranger iPhone 16 Pro vs A610 Universal Waterproof Float Case: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Pelican
Ranger iPhone 16 Pro
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Good 59/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polycarbonate shell, likely with water/dust-resistant sealing
Confidence
35%
PossibleWaterproofing adhesive/gasket leachables
PossiblePolycarbonate UV degradation and microplastics
Spigen
A610 Universal Waterproof Float Case
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Good 59/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) with waterproof sealing
Confidence
42%
PossibleTPE material degradation
PossibleMicroplastic shedding
PossiblePFAS in waterproofing coatings
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Waterproofing adhesive/gasket leachables and Polycarbonate UV degradation and microplastics on the Pelican and not on the Spigen.
- We flag TPE material degradation, Microplastic shedding and PFAS in waterproofing coatings on the Spigen and not on the Pelican.
- The Pelican is Polycarbonate shell, likely with water/dust-resistant sealing where the Spigen is TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) with waterproof sealing, 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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