We analyzed 15 popular products over 11 hours to conclude that Alpine Party Plugs are the most compelling reusable earplugs. For more occasional use, we recommend the Mack's Ultra Soft Foam disposable foam caps instead . fashionbeautypalace
Our Pick, Best Mid-Range
Alpine Party Plug (1 pair)
They attenuate sounds by 19 dB while maintaining their
quality, and are therefore ideal for concerts or festivals. Practical to set up
and transport in their mini box, they are reusable and easy to clean.
•12.35 € at Amazon
In the wide range offered by the brand, Party Plug caps
stand out for their ability to reduce sounds, and more particularly music in
concerts, festivals or in clubs / bars, while maintaining their quality thanks
to the presence acoustic filters. Compact and easy to put on, they fit very
discreetly and comfortably to the ear canal, are reusable up to 100 times, and
are easy to clean. Their small storage box is practical to take the corks
everywhere with you.
Best cheap
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam (50 pairs)
Offered at a low price, these single-use earplugs
effectively reduce noise by up to 32 dB and can be used in all circumstances.
Made of Comfy Cush ™ polyurethane foam, they are comfortable, easy to place and
discreet.
•See price on Amazon
They have very decent 32 dB protection on board and are
suitable for many types of use, such as sleeping, studying, working or
listening to music. Made of foam, they are flexible, adjustable and
comfortable, while being discreet in the ear thanks to their neutral color.
Disposable after a few uses, they are interesting to acquire in the event of
occasional use, but will quickly generate a lot of waste with more regular use.
Best high end
Loop (1 pair)
They are distinguished above all by their original and pleasant
design, and offer no less than 6 pairs of different tips so that everyone will
find something for them. Reducing the volume by 20 dB, they nevertheless
preserve the sound quality.
•21.19 € at Amazon
If they are often acclaimed and appreciated for their
design, they do not neglect the quality of protection, and reduce the volume of
the sound by 20 dB without altering its clarity. They are therefore
particularly suitable for concerts, sports activities or noisy work. Above all,
they have the advantage of being customizable, since they are supplied with 6
silicone or foam tips, available in 3 sizes, and are available in 5 trendy
colors.
Cheap alternative
Natural Wax Earplugs
(12 pairs)
Indispensable in the field on the French market, the brand
offers disposable natural wax protective balls protected by a cotton envelope,
which can be molded to best adapt to your ears.
•6.00 € at Amazon
Made of wax, these disposable earplugs have the advantage of
being malleable once in contact with body heat, and can thus be adapted to the
shape of your ear canal, which they lubricate for even more comfort. They offer
salable protection of 27 dB, and can be used when resting, studying, noisy
activities or even as protection in the swimming pool. If setting them up is a little
more difficult at first, they are then very comfortable and unlikely to move.
High-end alternative
EarDial HiFi Invisible (1 pair)
These ultra-resistant silicone earplugs are ideal for noisy
activity, and reduce the volume by 20 dB while maintaining sound quality. They
are valued for their invisibility in the ear and linked mobile application.
•28.87 € at Amazon
They attenuate sounds while preserving their quality, and
are therefore particularly appreciated at festivals and concerts. Made of soft
silicone, they are comfortable and very resistant, so they can be used for many
years. Made almost invisible by their small size and transparency, they are
therefore very discreet - which many appreciate. In addition, the brand has
developed an application indicating, among other things, the sound level to
which you are exposed and the maximum duration to which you can remain so.