Non-Toxic Waterproof Earbuds, ranked by PFAS grade
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Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
15 of the 16 waterproof earbuds PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 93.8% of the category, as of November 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Pela Compostable AirPods Case at 100 out of 100.
The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.
Are waterproof earbuds safe?
15 of the 16 waterproof earbuds we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 1 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.
Best graded waterproof earbuds here
- 1Pela Compostable AirPods Case 100 out of 100
- 2Marshall Case For Marshall Minor Iv/motif Ii Anc,liquid Silicone Protective 85 out of 100
- 3Marshall Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Marshall Mode II, Minor IV, T280 TWS 85 out of 100
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The best non-toxic waterproof earbuds & cases, ranked by grade
Waterproof Earbuds & Cases, ranked.
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Skullcandy
Roll Top Bag
Roll-top design suggests water-resistant coating; PFAS risk unconfirmed.
Marshall
Case For Marshall Minor Iv/motif Ii Anc,liquid Silicone Protective
Lower concern. Liquid silicone rubber is not a material linked to PFAS.
Pela
Compostable AirPods Case
Lower PFAS risk. Pela discloses PFAS-free and holds third-party certifications.
Why Pela Compostable AirPods Case wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 2 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 60 points between the top and the bottom of this waterproof earbuds & cases ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Plant-based bioplastic, compostable polymer.
- +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
- -30Third-party PFAS-free verification. A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.
- -40No PFAS found in lab test. No PFAS detected in independent testing.
What the grade does not fix. Nothing specific to this product adds risk, so what remains is the category baseline that every product here starts from, and our graders recorded 3 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Liquid silicone rubber.
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- +10Category baseline
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS
15risk points, a grade of 85
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- +10Category baseline
60risk points, a grade of 40
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
Which waterproof earbuds & cases are PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first
- Plant-based bioplastic, compostable polymer
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bioplastic thermal degradation and oligomer leaching
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Liquid silicone rubber
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding or degradation
- Plastic earbud case (polyurethane or similar polymer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Fabric or synthetic carrying case with hardware
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Foam padding degradation and microparticle shedding
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Leather case with no disclosed coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Skullcandy
Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud
- Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Flame retardants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Skullcandy
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Dime 2 / 3 Smokin'
- EVA foam case shell
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Skullcandy
Geekria Shield Earbuds Case for Skullcandy EcoBuds, Jib True 2, Dime Evo/3/2
- Polyester, neoprene, or molded EVA foam case
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from foam or adhesives
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Protective case, likely polyurethane or neoprene
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- VOC off-gassing (polyurethane/neoprene)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic housing, silicone ear tips, electronics
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Silicone ear tip degradation and fragmentation
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic case, likely TPU or silicone blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- plastic hard case, material composition not disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Marshall
Headphone Case for Marshall Motif II True Wireless Active Noise-Canceling Earbuds Headphones, Hard
- Hard case, likely polycarbonate or EVA
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic case, composition unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plastic housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Seal degradation and water ingress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which waterproof earbuds & cases contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Nylon fabric with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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