Guides

The best ear plugs for construction are high-NRR foam like the Howard Leight Max-1 (NRR 33) for in-ear protection — but if your crew wears hard hats, the cap-mounted 3M PELTOR X5P3E (NRR 31) clips straight into the helmet. For impact tools, wear both. All picks are in our construction hearing…

The best foam ear plugs for most workers are the Moldex 6800 Pura-Fit (NRR 33) — maximum attenuation at low insertion pressure for all-day comfort. The Howard Leight Max-1 is the proven high-volume standard, and for the lowest cost per pair the DeWalt DPG63BG50 Bell still hits NRR 33. All seven…