Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin' vs Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
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
Skullcandy
Shield Earbuds Case For Skullcandy Ecobuds, Dime 2/3, Smokin' Buds
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend
Confidence
60%
PossibleMicroplastics from case degradation
PossibleBacterial or mold growth in sealed case
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Microplastics or foam degradation fragments and Bacterial or mold growth in case cavity on the Skullcandy and not on the Skullcandy.
- We flag Microplastics from case degradation and Bacterial or mold growth in sealed case on the Skullcandy and not on the Skullcandy.
- The Skullcandy is EVA foam case shell where the Skullcandy is Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend, 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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