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Slip in these earplugs to reduce sound and enhance your travel, work, and sleep routine.

Three earplugs in their boxes, including Loop Experience Plus, EarPlanes EP2, and Anbow, on an airplane tray table

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It doesnt take much to damage your hearing.

In fact, prolonged exposure to anything louder than a busy office or your alarm clock can be harmful.

Sliding in a pair of noise-reducing earplugs or noise-masking earbuds.

Loop Quiet Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction

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We took home 30 pairs of earplugs on the market to test overnight under strict guidelines.

They arent ideal for situations where youll need to take them in and out frequently.

They are one size fits all but may not fit all adult-size ear canals.

A person holding the Loop Quiet earplugs

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They work by regulating air pressure to the eardrum through a patented CeramX filter.

If you have smaller ears, you may want to try theEarplanes eP2 for Kidsversion.

They may be uncomfortable or hard to squeeze into smaller ear canals.

A person holding the Loop Quiet earplugs

These only play pink noise.

They work off of an internal chip that emits pink noise, so no Bluetooth equipment pairing is required.

They are noise-reducing, so dont expect a full block of background noise.

Loop Quiet earplugs in the box on an airplane tray table

People with small ear canals know it can be difficult to find earplugs that fit comfortably.

Even the smallest tip options can feel huge in small ears.

We didnt find them very effective for a solid night of sleep.

A person holding the Loop Quiet earplugs

While these ear plugs are marketed for sleep, we found that they underperformed in the bedroom.

Even with the Loop Mute, they dont reduce as much sound as the Loop Quiet earplugs.

These come in black or one of four metallic colors and wear like a functional piece ofjewelry.

A person holding the Loop Quiet earplugs

They also come with a slim, metal carrying case with a keyring attachment.

Plus, the clear color made them hard to locate after theyd fallen out.

These will do in a pinch, but we prefer the silicone wax earplugs that made our list.

Loop Quiet earplugs in the box on an airplane tray table

Only the earplugs that performed well in efficacy, comfortability, design, and value made this list.

double-check you prioritize how well the earplugs fit.

Opting for a pair with a few different ear tip sizes is a good place to start.

Earplanes EP2 Ear Plugs

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Ear tips made of soft silicone and moldable or expandable foam generally provide the most comfort and custom fit.

Yes, some earplugs are reusable, but youll need to ensure to keep them clean.

Check the product description to see if they are meant to be disposable or reusable.

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According to Fletcher, it all boils down to personal preference and the reason youre using them.

The NRR is a measurement of how much sound earplugs can block when worn correctly.

Prolonged noise over 70 dB is considered harmful to hearing.

A person opening the case to the Earplanes EP2 Ear Plugs

A person opening the case to the Earplanes EP2 Ear Plugs

A person holding the Earplanes EP2 Ear Plugs

A person opening the case to the Earplanes EP2 Ear Plugs

A person opening the case to the Earplanes EP2 Ear Plugs

Howard Leight Laser Lite High Visibility Disposable Foam Earplugs

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Howard Leight earplugs on an airplane tray table

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SoundOffSleep Noise Masking Device

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Loop Dream Earplugs

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Loop Dream Earplugs In Case on Airplane Seat Tray

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Loop Dream Earplugs on Airplane Seat Tray

Loop Dream Earplugs Case In Persons Hand

Loop Dream Earplugs In Case on Airplane Seat Tray

Loop Dream Earplugs on Airplane Seat Tray

Loop Dream Earplugs Case In Persons Hand

PQ Wax Earplugs for Sleep

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A person holding the PQ Wax Earplugs for Sleep

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A person holding the PQ Wax Earplugs for Sleep

PQ Wax Earplugs box on an airplane tray table

A person holding the PQ Wax Earplugs for Sleep

A person holding the PQ Wax Earplugs for Sleep

PQ Wax Earplugs box on an airplane tray table

Hearprotek Sleeping Earplugs

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A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs case

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A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs carrying case

A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs carrying case

A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs case

A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs carrying case

A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs carrying case

Loop Experience Plus Earplugs

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A person holding the Loop Experience Plus Earplugs

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A person holding the Loop Experience Plus Earplugs

Loop Experience Plus Earplugs in the box

A person holding the Loop Experience Plus Earplugs

A person holding the Loop Experience Plus Earplugs

Loop Experience Plus Earplugs in the box

A person holding the Hearprotek Earplugs case

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