3M Corded Reusable Earplugs, 3 Pack, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 25 dB, Easy To Use & Insert, Pliable & Tri-Flange Design Enhances Comfort & Fit, Orange Ear Plugs (90716H3-DC)

Reviews for this brand other earplug brands were helpful in my search so I wanted to do the same. These plugs are excellent ! Don't be swayed by their low cost for 3 pair, they're made by 3M. I'd had a pair of these for extensive international business travel and left them in a foreign country....I didn't know their brand because they'd been a gift. I'm extremely glad I found them again. They're on the side of being "larger diameter" but I'm a male with normal ear canal size and they work really well for me. On long international flights if I push them snugly into my ears they block 90% of the jet engine noise in flight ! which is a real benefit when you're trying to get some rest or sleeping. I can only imagine for loud power equipment and the like they'd really protect your hearing. Some really good features I find is the "flanges" that go in your ear are soft and pliable and the posts you grasp to insert the plugs and remove them are not flimsy, they're "firm" and easy to grasp. Before I found these on Amazon I'd ordered the Etymotic ETY-Plugs High Fidelity Earplugs, Standard Fit, Frost Tip for me they were way too small a diameter and no matter the position only blocked 30-40% of the noise at most, the Large would've probably been a better fit but I couldn't find them offered....I returned these. Prior to these I purchased the Junhua Reusable Silicon corded plugs....they had a very strong silicone smell when I opened the package and they were so soft and basically flimsy I couldn't get them properly positioned...the post you grasp to insert them is way too pliable and flexy which affects trying to use them... I returned these. I'm very glad I could find these replacements.

These are great erlar plugs that stay in well and turn down the sound enough to keep the ringing in your ears at bay. The fit is really good for me and they are comfortable for long yard work sessions. The stick attached to the strings make them very easy to put in and take out. Having a string on them is also convenient for not loosing them and they come in a 3 pack with a case. Nuff said

Overall, good product. Functionally, works very well. These have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 25 dB. I compared them to my ear muffs with NRR of 23 dB, and these earplugs from 3M do in fact, block out noise better (while shooting at the range and while playing really loud music). Impressive. I also really like that they are so small and compact and even comes with compact carrying case. These earplugs from 3M take up way less space than my ear muffs and that is a plus. These 3M earplugs are so much easier to insert into ear canals compared to traditional foam earplugs that have to be rolled and compressed before inserting. These 3M earplugs are as comfortable as traditional foam earplugs and appear to be as durable if not more durable. I like that the earplugs are attached to a lanyard/cord (can drape around neck and access quickly). The only shortcoming was that it only came in one color; that bright safety orange commonly used in hunting. It would have been nice to have some different color choices. Other than that, good value for price.

A must for mowing the lawn, good price and they work well....

I like the leash so I can find these when I want to use leaf blower

The quality feels great and I liked the durability of the rubber string that holds each plug together. However, the size may not fit larger ear openings. Fits my 9 year son perfectly. Also fit my wife quite well. For me, they keep wanting to slightly pop out during chores like mowing, weed trimming, and leaf blowing. I can get them to fit without popping out , on occasion, but that's not always. I'd recommend one of the off brands if you really want them to fit larger ear openings.

Great product. Comfortable and effective sound reduction. The cord is great. No more lost plugs.

I will start this off by saying I wondered about the disparity of people saying they loved them and others saying they were worthless. I now know why. I got these put one in my left ear and it slid right in and wow did it block out the noise. I couldn't hear my wife talking to me facing me (not a bad thing, haha). Then I went to put the other one in my right ear and what? No matter how I angled it, spun it, pushed it, it would not go in my ear canal. I thought something is wrong with this one so I swapped sides. Again they slid effortlessly into my left ear but again, the right ear it would not go into the ear canal. So here I am, my left ear sound totally blocked and right ear it's like it's not even in there. I then had my wife take a look and she was able to get the right one in my ear but it would work its way out within a minute. It just didn't want to go and it hurt when it was in there. The left ear had been in there for 20 minutes and it felt just great. I took pics using a small bore scope but I decided nobody probably wants to see my two ear canals. Haha. So I leave my rating as 5 stars with the caveat that it depends on your ears. The one that went into my ear canal was really comfortable and totally blocked the sound out.

Blocks noise to a large extent. Absolute value for money.

He lost his complimentary SQ earplugs and these are just the ones. He loves them.

These 3M reusable earplugs deliver professional hearing protection in a versatile, user-friendly design. The corded triple-flange silicone tips provide a secure fit that stays put during physical activity while offering 25dB noise reduction - enough to take the edge off loud environments without complete isolation. After months of use in construction, commuting, and home projects, they've proven more comfortable and effective than disposable foam alternatives. **Key Advantages:** ✔ **All-Day Comfort**: Hypoallergenic silicone doesn't irritate ✔ **Secure Fit**: Three-seal design stays seated ✔ **Practical Cord**: Prevents loss without tangling ✔ **Easy Cleaning**: Washable for repeated use **Performance Highlights:** - Reduced subway noise to tolerable levels - Stayed in place during sweaty workouts - Withstood repeated sterilization **Included Features:** ✓ Compact carrying case ✓ Three color-coded sizes (S/M/L) ✓ 25dB NRR rating **Ideal For:** • Factory/construction workers • Motorcycle commuters • Sensitive sleepers • Concert attendees While not as compact as disposable plugs, the reusable design pays for itself quickly. The cord allows quick removal when needed, and the case keeps them clean in pockets or toolbags. **Why They Excel:** - Maintain seal better than foam in active use - Washable design more hygienic long-term - Visible cord improves jobsite safety A smart investment for anyone regularly exposed to loud environments. The quality justifies the slightly higher upfront cost versus disposables. **Note:** Takes 1-2 uses to master proper insertion technique.

Son muy efectivos, al principio los probé sin leer las instrucciones y pensé que no servian para nada PERO después leí la información y seguí los pasos del instructivo y la diferencia fue ENORME! En verdad ayudan mucho a atenuar los ruidos, yo los ocupo para actividades diarias como usar la secadora de cabello o la licuadora porque soy muy sensible a esos ruidos y funcionó excelente.

Arrived on time and in unused condition with original packing. Good product for a good price. Nice to have reusable ear plugs.