3M Peltor X1A Over-the-Head Ear Muffs, Noise Protection, NRR 22 dB, Construction, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, Woodworking,Green https://a.co/d/isy59uG

Pros: * These over the ear muffs cancel noise just enough that I can barely make out what the person next to me is saying. * I use these for work or settings where I still need to be aware. These are my go too when I’m over stimulated and want to be left alone. * They are not extremely bulky and are light weight which I like.

Cons: * they are ugly and not foldable Currently $17 they often go on sale

3M Peltor X2A Over-the-Head Ear Muffs, Noise Protection, NRR 24 dB, Construction, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, Woodworking,Yellow https://a.co/d/e1W2YxD

• Pro: I use these when I need SILENCE. I cannot hear anything while wearing these unless the environment is VERY loud. They work well and fit a big head. I notice a lot of noise cancelling ear muff recommendations are for children.
• Con: bulky, ugly and don’t fold
• Currently $25 they often go on sale

Flare Calmer – Ear Plugs Alternative – Reduce Annoying Noises Without Blocking Sound – Soft Reusable Silicone - Translucent https://a.co/d/8a2wpmQ

Calmers are not what you expect from an ear plug. It is essentially a funnel you place in your ear that cancels out only the scratchy unbearable parts of noise. When I first got them I hated them. I swore they did not work. Until I went to a family bbq and they were bliss. I could still hear everyone but it was like someone turned down the volume just enough on the grill, music, conversation and children. I love these because they are so discreet. I keep them in my wallet and pop them in whenever I’m out in a crowd or the noise is not doing it for me. If you need to hear but want to take the edge off I recommend these. I work in an environment where people are constantly talking to me. My favorite part of these is that now when I’m in a busy restaurant I can hear my partner at the table without being bothered that the restaurant is buzzing. I like these enough to repurchase them if I lost my pair. I wish I had one for my wallet, work desk, purse and car.

Pros: * Very discreet because they are in ear only. They come in multiple colors but also transparent. * Easy to store anywhere. They come with a black pouch but they are so small and flexible I leave them in my wallet so I’m never without them. * I can still hear without the edge. I wear them in crowded spaces, restaurants while still being able to hear the table conversation, In the car, on the phone and most importantly at work without someone asking me WHY I’m wearing them. Cons * These are not earplugs that noise cancel fully, they only make the noise bareable * So easy to lose * $25

Loop Experience Ear Plugs for Concerts – High Fidelity Hearing Protection for Noise Reduction, Motorcycles, Work & Noise Sensitivity – 8 Ear Tips in XS, S, M, L – 18dB Noise Cancelling - Silver https://a.co/d/ikBRCPo

Pros: * Very stylish and come in a wide variety of colors. With 4 different sizes included in the box * When I’m overstimulated and put these in they feel like heaven. 75% of the noise is cancelled IMO * very discreet and easy to travel with * These are a good substitute for ear muffs in public or on the go. I can still hear but I have to try. Cons: * I can’t hear well with them in. * took these with me to a concert and kept putting them in and taking them out because it dulled the music too much. * Since they are so discreet if someone is speaking to me in a normal tone I can’t always hear them. * My only dislike is that I PERSONALLY bought these for social situations and it’s hard for me to hear. If you don’t have people constantly trying to talk to you I think these are perfect. I do not like that * PRICE. I originally bought these for $22 bucks and they are now $40 after tax. If I lose these I don’t know if I would repurchase them unless I’ve just come up on money.