Best rated condoms by Consumer Reports

Two years ago Consumer Reports tested 20 condoms for their quality and reliability. All tested condoms got the passing grades but some of them stood out from the others. As two years have passed we cannot say if these tests would be the same these days (maybe some of the manufacturers changed their quality standards in the meantime – for better or worse), but I think you’ll still be interested to see the results.
They’ve tested condoms in several categories, rating them by strength, reliability and leakage.

Firstly, testers check the packaging, to see if it’s properly sealed. Openings and holes let air inside that can cause deterioration and increase the risk of failure.
Secondly, they use submersion tests to check if condoms have any holes and leaks by filling them with a fluid.
They also performed the burst test – they would inflate condoms until they burst and record the volume and pressure. This test determines strength and reliability.

So, enough with the theory, lets see the results and ratings.

Rank	Brand & Model	Price per condom in $ (click for more details)	Overall score 0 - 100
1	Durex Performax	0.46	100
2	Lifestyles Ultra Sensitive Lubricated	0.47	100
3	Lifestyles Warming Pleasure	0.83	100
4	Trojan Her Pleasure Ecstasy	0.67	100
5	Trojan Magnum Lubricated	0.63	100
6	Trojan Ultra Ribbed Ecstasy	1.04	100
7	Trojan Ultra Thin	0.64	100
8	Durex Extra Sensitive	0.36	96
9	Trojan-Enz	0.64	96
10	Lifestyles Ultra Thin Lubricated	0.47	96
11	Beyond Seven Sheerlon Latex	0.35	92
12	Durex Pleasuremax	0.47	92
13	One Super Sensitive	0.64	92
14	Trojan ThinTensity	0.71	88
15	Durex Sensi Thin	0.64	88
16	Kimono MicroThin	0.71	85
17	Trojan MagnumTwister	1.21	84
18	Trojan Extended Pleasure	0.64	79
19	Lifestyles Triple Pleasure	0.60	74
20	Night Light Glow in the Dark	0.95	38

*I’ve updated the price per condom with the recent price per condom in a 12-pack (if available) from Undercover condoms online condom store or Amazon.
Source: Consumer Reports

For me results came a bit as a surprise, few of my favorites didn’t make it near the top. I repeat, all condoms met the minimum criteria and you will get the most protection with any condom if you’re using it properly. However, maybe you would feel safer if you used one of those best rated condoms.
So, are there any surprises with these results for you?

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