Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud vs Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin': which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Skullcandy
Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Confidence
72%
PossibleFlame retardant additives
PossibleMicroplastic shedding
Skullcandy
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
EVA foam case shell
Confidence
72%
PossibleMicroplastics or foam degradation fragments
PossibleBacterial or mold growth in case cavity
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Flame retardant additives and Microplastic shedding on the Skullcandy and not on the Skullcandy.
- We flag Microplastics or foam degradation fragments and Bacterial or mold growth in case cavity on the Skullcandy and not on the Skullcandy.
- The Skullcandy is Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated where the Skullcandy is EVA foam case 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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