July 18, 2026 Updated July 18, 2026 Steven Eaton

NRR Database (2026): Noise Reduction Ratings for 291 Earplugs, Earmuffs & Banded Protectors

This is a lookup database, not an explainer: the Noise Reduction Rating of every hearing protector we stock — 291 products: 175 earplugs, 96 earmuffs and 20 banded protectors — as stated on each live listing, captured 2026-07-18. For what NRR means and how the EPA label works, see What is NRR?; for converting a rating into estimated field protection, see How to read the NRR. Every rating below is the manufacturer's labeled value — we do not test hearing protectors ourselves.

Part 1 — NRR distribution across the catalog

Two clusters dominate: NRR 33 (mainstream foam earplugs) and the mid-to-high 20s (earmuffs and reusable plugs). The full spread:

Rating	Products
NRR 34	1
NRR 33	66
NRR 32	17
NRR 31	9
NRR 30	25
NRR 29	6
NRR 28	13
NRR 27	49
NRR 26	21
NRR 25	31
NRR 24	19
NRR 23	11
NRR 22	13
NRR 21	5
NRR 20	2
NRR 19	2
NRR 18	1

Part 2 — Earplugs (175), highest NRR first

Product (per live listing)	Brand	NRR (dB)
3M E-A-R Classic 310-1101 NRR 33 Uncorded Foam Earplugs (200 Pairs)	3M	33
3M E-A-Rsoft FX 312-1261 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	3M	33
3M E-A-Rsoft FX 312-1274 Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	3M	33
3M E-A-Rsoft SuperFit 311-1254 Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	3M	33
3M E-A-Rsoft SuperFit 312-1256 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	3M	33
3M E-A-Rsoft Yellow Neons 312-1250 NRR 33 Foam Ear Plugs — Uncorded, 200-Pair Box	3M	33
3M E-A-Rsoft Yellow Neons Metal Detectable Earplugs — Corded, NRR 33 (311-4106)	3M	33
Cordova Encore Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Cordova	33
DEWALT DPG63BG50 Bell-Shaped Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	DEWALT	33
Howard Leight Maximum Max-1 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Howard Leight	33
Moldex 6531 Softies EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6532 Softies EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6533 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6534 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6535 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6536 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6537 Meteors EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6538 Meteors EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6600 Softies Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6604 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6605 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6608 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6609 Camo Plugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6615 SparkPlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6620 Goin Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6622 Goin Green Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6644 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6645 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6646 Goin Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6647 Goin Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6648 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6650 Softies Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6654 SparkPlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6680 Soothers Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6683 Softies Jar Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6684 SparkPlugs Jar Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6685 Jar Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6701 Softies EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6702 Softies EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6703 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6704 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6705 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6706 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6707 Meteors EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6708 Meteors EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6709 Zebras EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6710 Zebras EcoStation Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6800 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6831 Softies TouchFree Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6833 SparkPlugs Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6835 Pura-Fit TouchFree Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6837 Meteors TouchFree Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6844 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6845 Pura-Fit Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6870 Meteors Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6875 Meteors Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6880 SparkPlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6881 SparkPlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 33 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	33
Moldex 6882 Pura-Fit Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6900 Pura-Fit Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6920 Zebras Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex 6970 Meteors Corded Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex B07TYG5CG5 Softies Cordless Earplugs — NRR 33	Moldex	33
Moldex SparkPlugs Metal Detectable PlugStation Earplugs — Uncorded Foam, NRR 33 (6655DIS)	Moldex	33
3M E-A-Rsoft Corded Earplugs — NRR 32 (Metal-Detectable)	3M	32
3M VP311-4106 Neons Corded Earplugs — NRR 32 (Metal-Detectable)	3M	32
Elvex Uni-Fit Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Elvex	32
Howard Leight Laser Lite LL-1 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 32	Howard Leight	32
Howard Leight X-TREME XTR-1 NRR 32 ear plugs (Uncorded, Disposable)	Howard Leight	32
Howard Leight LL-30 Laser Lite Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Howard Leight by Honeywell	32
Howard Leight LT-30 Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Howard Leight by Honeywell	32
Liberty DuraPlug Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Liberty Safety	32
Magid IHP532C Corded Earplugs — NRR 32 (Metal-Detectable)	Magid	32
PIP Mega T-Fit Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	PIP	32
Peltor Next Tri-Flange Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Peltor	32
Portwest EP02 Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Portwest	32
Radians FP70 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 32	Radians	32
SAS 6101-B Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	SAS Safety	32
Tasco Foam Corded Earplugs — NRR 32	Tasco	32
Decibullz Professional Moldable Corded Earplugs — NRR 31	Decibullz	31
Howard Leight Multi Max MM-1 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 31	Howard Leight	31
Jackson H20 Corded Earplugs — NRR 31 (Metal-Detectable)	Jackson Safety	31
Jackson Safety H10 Metal Detectable Earplugs — Corded, NRR 31, Disposable (13821)	Jackson Safety	31
Moldex 6886 Glide Soothers Corded Earplugs — NRR 31	Moldex	31
Moldex 6980 Glide Soothers Cordless Earplugs — NRR 31	Moldex	31
Moldex 6985 Glide Soothers Corded Earplugs — NRR 31	Moldex	31
Howard Leight FirmFit FF-1 Earplugs, NRR 30 Cordless Foam (Firm PVC)	Howard Leight	30
Howard Leight MAX-30 Corded Foam Ear Plugs — NRR 30 (Bell-Shape, Single-Use)	Howard Leight	30
Howard Leight Maximum Lite Cordless Earplugs, LPF-1 NRR 30 (Low-Pressure Foam)	Howard Leight	30
Howard Leight FF-30 Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Howard Leight by Honeywell	30
Howard Leight LPF-30 Max Lite Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Howard Leight by Honeywell	30
Moldex 6686 Glide Jar Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6687 Glide Jar Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6820 Mellows Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6840 Mellows Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6846 Mellows Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6847 Mellows Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6883 Glide Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6940 Glide Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6941 Glide Cordless Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6945 Glide Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6945 Glide Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
Moldex 6946 Glide Corded Earplugs — NRR 30	Moldex	30
3M 1100 Foam Ear Plugs, Cordless (Uncorded) - NRR 29, 200-Pair Box	3M	29
3M 1110 Corded Earplugs — NRR 29	3M	29
3M 1110 Corded Foam Earplugs — NRR 29 (100-Pair Box)	3M	29
3M 310-1001 E-A-R Classic Cordless Earplugs — NRR 29	3M	29
3M E-A-R Classic 311-1110 Corded Earplugs — NRR 29	3M	29
MSA Metal Detectable Corded Foam Earplugs — NRR 29, 10012296	MSA Safety	29
3M E-A-R Push-Ins 318-1001 Corded Earplugs (NRR 28, No-Roll Foam, 100 Pair/Box)	3M	28
3M E-Z-Fit 312-1222 Corded Earplugs — NRR 28	3M	28
NRR 28 Ear Plugs — 3M E-A-R Push-Ins 318-1000 Uncorded (Push-to-Fit Foam)	3M	28
Howard Leight TrustFit Pod Earplugs, NRR 28 Cordless Push-In (Reusable)	Howard Leight	28
Moldex 6630 Meteors Cordless Earplugs — NRR 28	Moldex	28
Moldex 6632 Meteors Corded Earplugs — NRR 28	Moldex	28
3M E-A-R UltraFit 340-4002 Corded Earplugs - NRR 27 (Reusable Triple-Flange, 50 Pair)	3M	27
Elvex EP-412 Quattro Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Elvex	27
Howard Leight Airsoft DPAS-1 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 27	Howard Leight	27
Howard Leight AirSoft Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Howard Leight by Honeywell	27
Howard Leight FUS30S Fusion Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Howard Leight by Honeywell	27
Howard Leight R-01521 Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Howard Leight by Honeywell	27
Moldex 6400 Rockets Cordless Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6404 Rockets Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6405 Rockets Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6415 Rockets Corded Earplugs — NRR 27 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	27
Moldex 6420 Rockets Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6430 Alphas Cordless Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6434 Alphas Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6435 Alphas Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6436 Alphas Corded Earplugs — NRR 27 (Metal-Detectable)	Moldex	27
Moldex 6445 Glide Trio Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6450 Jetz Cordless Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6455 Jetz Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6480 Rockets Cordless Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Moldex 6485 Rockets Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Moldex	27
Radians FP43 Resistor II Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Radians	27
Sellstrom S23422 Corded Earplugs — NRR 27	Sellstrom	27
Champion Gel Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Champion	26
Howard Leight Quiet QD1 Cordless Earplugs, NRR 26 (Reusable No-Roll)	Howard Leight	26
Howard Leight QD30 Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Howard Leight by Honeywell	26
Howard Leight R-01522 Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Howard Leight by Honeywell	26
Jackson H20 Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Jackson Safety	26
Mack's Ear Seals Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Mack's	26
Milwaukee Reusable Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Milwaukee	26
Peltor Sport Tri-Flange Fit Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Peltor	26
Radians CEP001 Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Radians	26
Radians CEP001-R Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Radians	26
Radians JP3150 Snug Plugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Radians	26
Radians Snug Plugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 26	Radians	26
3M 1270 Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	3M	25
3M 90586 Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	3M	25
3M 90716H3 Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	3M	25
3M E-A-R Express 311-1115 Corded Pod Earplugs — NRR 25 (100 Pairs)	3M	25
3M E-A-R UltraFit 340-4003 Cordless Earplugs — NRR 25	3M	25
3M E-A-R UltraFit Corded Earplugs — NRR 25 (Metal-Detectable)	3M	25
Elvex EP-411 Quattro Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	Elvex	25
Howard Leight R-01520 Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	Howard Leight by Honeywell	25
Howard Leight SDT-30 Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	Howard Leight by Honeywell	25
Howard Leight SMF-30 SmartFit Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	Howard Leight by Honeywell	25
Howard Leight SmartFit Metal Detectable Earplugs, Corded, NRR 25 (SDT-30, 100 Pairs)	Howard Leight by Honeywell	25
MSA Rubber Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	MSA Safety	25
Radnor Triple Flanged Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	Radnor	25
Walker's Rubber Corded Earplugs — NRR 25	Walker's	25
Moldex 6497 BattlePlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	Moldex	24
Moldex 6498 BattlePlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	Moldex	24
Moldex 6499 BattlePlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	Moldex	24
Moldex 6598 BattlePlugs Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	Moldex	24
Moldex 6770 Flip-to-Listen Corded Reusable Earplugs — NRR 24 dB	Moldex	24
Pyramex RP3001 Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	Pyramex	24
Pyramex RPD3001 Corded Earplugs — NRR 24 (Metal-Detectable)	Pyramex	24
SAS EP6 Large Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	SAS Safety	24
SAS EP6 Medium Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	SAS Safety	24
Uvex Whisper+ Corded Earplugs — NRR 24	Uvex	24
Jackson H50 Ear-Clip Corded Earplugs — NRR 20	Jackson Safety	20
Moldex 6496 BattlePlugs Extra Cordless Earplugs — NRR 20	Moldex	20

Part 3 — Earmuffs (96), highest NRR first

Product (per live listing)	Brand	NRR (dB)
Floriogra 34dB Electronic Ear Muffs (2-Pack) — NRR 34 Shooting Hearing Protection	Floriogra	34
Pro Ears Ultra 33 Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 33, PE-33	Pro Ears	33
3M PELTOR X5A Over-the-Head Earmuffs NRR 31	3M	31
3M Peltor X5P3E Cap-Mount Earmuff — NRR 31, X-Series Flagship	3M	31
3M PELTOR Optime 105 H10A Ear Muffs - NRR 30 Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	3M	30
Howard Leight VS130 VeriShield NRR 30 Ear Muffs - Over-the-Head Hearing Protection (1035108-VS)	HOWARD	30
Howard Leight Impact Pro Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 30	Howard Leight	30
Howard Leight L3 Leightning Earmuff — NRR 30 Flagship	Howard Leight	30
3M Peltor X3A Earmuffs — NRR 28, Low-Profile X-Series	3M	28
Dr.meter NRR 28 dB Electronic Ear Muffs - Sound-Amplifying Hearing Protection (Adults & Kids)	Dr.meter	28
Moldex MX-7 Earmuffs — NRR 28 Passive Hard Hat Mount Hearing Protection	Moldex	28
ProCase NRR 28 dB Ear Muffs — Over-the-Head Passive Hearing Protection	ProCase	28
Xuhal NRR 28 Ear Muffs (9-Pack) — Adjustable Over-the-Head Passive Hearing Protection	Xuhal	28
3M PELTOR Optime 101 H7P3E Earmuffs NRR 27 Cap-Mount	3M	27
3M PELTOR X4A Ear Muffs NRR 27 - Over-the-Head Passive Hearing Protection	3M	27
3M Peltor H10P3E Optime 105 Cap-Mount Earmuff — NRR 27	3M	27
3M Peltor Optime 101 Behind-the-Head Earmuffs — H7B, NRR 27	3M	27
3M Peltor Optime 101 H7A Ear Muffs - NRR 27 Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	3M	27
3M Pro-Grade NRR 27 Ear Muffs - Passive Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	3M	27
3M WorkTunes Connect Bluetooth Ear Muffs - NRR 27 Wireless Hearing Protector (Over-the-Head)	3M WorkTunes	27
Decibel Defense Professional Safety Ear Muffs - NRR 27 Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	DECIBEL	27
DEWALT DPG62-C Interceptor NRR 27 Electronic Ear Muffs (Over-the-Head, Yellow/Black)	Dewalt	27
Dr.meter NRR 27 Ear Muffs — Adjustable Over-the-Head Hearing Protection (Adults & Kids)	Dr.meter	27
Howard Leight L2F Leightning Folding Slim Earmuff — NRR 27 (R-01525)	Howard Leight	27
Howard Leight VeriShield VS120FHV — Hi Viz Folding Ear Muffs (NRR 27)	Howard Leight	27
ISOtunes Link AWARE Bluetooth Ear Muffs — NRR 27 (IT-64)	ISOtunes	27
LYSIAN NRR 27 Electronic Ear Muffs - Foldable Hi-Viz Yellow Hearing Protection for Shooting & Construction	LYSIAN	27
Moldex MX-6 Over-the-Head Earmuffs — NRR 27, PVC-Free, 6130	Moldex	27
Peltor Sport Tactical 500 NRR 27 Bluetooth Electronic Ear Muffs (Over-the-Head)	Peltor	27
Peltor Sport Ultimate Electronic Ear Muffs, NRR 27 dB (Over-the-Head, Hearing Amplification)	Peltor	27
Pro For Sho NRR 27 Electronic Ear Muffs - Compact Hearing Protection (34dB Brand-Claimed)	Pro	27
Pyramex PM3010 Over-the-Head Earmuff — NRR 27, Made in USA	Pyramex	27
Radians 430-EHP NRR 27 Electronic Ear Muffs — Impulse Sound Protection & Hearing Amplification	Radians	27
SAFEBUILDER NRR 27 Cap-Mount Ear Muffs for Hard Hats (Passive, ANSI S3.19)	SAFEBUILDER	27
SAFEBUILDER NRR 27 Ear Muffs (SNR 33dB) - Passive Over-the-Head Hearing Protection, Black	SAFEBUILDER	27
Safety Works SWX00115 Foldable Ear Muffs - NRR 27 dB (Black)	Safety	27
TICONN NRR 27 Electronic Ear Muffs (SNR 33dB) — Adjustable Over-the-Head Hearing Protection for Adults	TICONN	27
Walker's Razor Slim Passive Ear Muffs - NRR 27 Over-the-Head Hearing Protection for Range, Shooting & Hunting	Walker's	27
3M Peltor ProTac Hunter Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 26, Environmental Listening	3M	26
AXIL GS Extreme 3.0 In-Ear Shooting Ear Protection — NRR 26 Bluetooth Earbuds	AXIL	26
Champion Vanquish Pro Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 26 (40977)	Champion Target	26
Howard Leight VeriShield VS120 Over-the-Head Earmuff — NRR 26	Howard Leight	26
Earmor M20 In-Ear Electronic Shooting Protection — NRR 26	OPSMEN	26
Radians Terminator NRR 26 Folding Ear Muffs (Black, One Size)	Radians	26
3M Folding Ear Muffs, NRR 25 dB Passive Over-the-Head Hearing Protection, Adjustable Padded Headband	3M	25
3M PELTOR Hi-Viz H31A Earmuffs, NRR 25 Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	3M	25
3M PELTOR Hi-Viz H31P3E Cap-Mount Ear Muffs (NRR 25) - Hard Hat Slot Mount	3M	25
3M PELTOR Optime 98 H9A Earmuffs, NRR 25 Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	3M	25
3M PELTOR Optime 98 H9P3E Cap-Mount Ear Muffs (NRR 25) for Hard Hats	3M	25
DEWALT DPG15 AM/FM Radio Ear Muffs - NRR 25 dB Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	DEWALT	25
DEWALT DPG660 NRR 25 Cap-Mount Ear Muffs - Dielectric, Hard Hat Mount (Yellow/Black)	DEWALT	25
Howard Leight Leightning L1 NRR 25 Ear Muffs (R-01524) — Passive Over-the-Head Hearing Protection	Howard Leight	25
Howard Leight Sync Hi-Vis AM/FM Radio Ear Muffs — NRR 25, 1030390	Howard Leight	25
Howard Leight VeriShield VS120N Behind-the-Neck Earmuff — NRR 25	Howard Leight	25
Howard Leight Sync Stereo Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 25, MP3	Howard Leight by Honeywell	25
MSA SoundControl SH Cap-Mounted Earmuffs — NRR 25, for Slotted Hard Hats (10129327)	MSA	25
TacGuru SHOTMUFFS A Passive Shooting Ear Muffs, NRR 25 dB (Over-the-Head)	TacGuru	25
3M PELTOR X2A Ear Muffs NRR 24 (Over-the-Head, Passive)	3M	24
3M PELTOR X2P3E Cap-Mount Earmuffs, NRR 24 (Hard Hat Slot-Mount)	3M	24
3M PELTOR X2P5E Cap-Mount Ear Muffs, NRR 24 — Dielectric, Hard-Hat Slotted, Passive	3M	24
3M Peltor Sport Tactical 300 Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 24, 97045	3M	24
Howard Leight VeriShield VS120H — Hard Hat Mounted Ear Muffs (NRR 24, Flip-Up)	Howard Leight	24
MSA Economuff Multi-Position Ear Muffs — NRR 24 (Over-Head) / 23 (Behind-Head, Under-Chin), 10061273	MSA	24
Earmor M32X Plus Electronic Ear Muffs — Comms Mic + Helmet Rail Adapters, NRR 24	OPSMEN	24
Pyramex PM9010 Low-Profile Folding Earmuff — NRR 24	Pyramex	24
3M Peltor EEP-100 Rechargeable Electronic Ear Plugs — NRR 23, Industrial	3M	23
Caldwell E-Max Low Profile Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 23 (487401)	Caldwell Shooting Supplies	23
Caldwell E-Max Pro Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 23 (1100619)	Caldwell Shooting Supplies	23
Caldwell E-Max Shadows Pro In-Ear Electronic Hearing Protection — NRR 23	Caldwell Shooting Supplies	23
Howard Leight L0F Leightning Folding Ultraslim Earmuff — NRR 23	Howard Leight	23
Radians Def-Guard 23 Over-the-Head Earmuff — Red, NRR 23	Radians	23
Walkers FireMax Electronic Ear Muffs — Rechargeable 2-Pack with Walkie Talkie, NRR 23	Walker's Game Ear	23
Walkers Quad BT Electronic Ear Muffs — 4-Mic 360° Sound, NRR 23	Walker's Game Ear	23
Walkers Razor Slim Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 23 (GWP-RSEM)	Walker's Game Ear	23
Walkers Silencer 2.0 Bluetooth In-Ear Electronic Hearing Protection — NRR 23	Walker's Game Ear	23
Walkers XCEL 100 Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 23, Digital Voice Clarity	Walker's Game Ear	23
3M PELTOR H505B Welding Earmuffs NRR 22 - Behind-the-Head Passive Hearing Protection	3M	22
3M PELTOR X1A Ear Muffs (NRR 22) - Over-the-Head Passive Hearing Protection	3M	22
3M PELTOR X1P3E Cap-Mount Earmuffs, NRR 22 (Hard Hat Attachment)	3M	22
Allen Reaction Low-Profile Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 22, 2680	Allen Company	22
Browning Buckmark Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 22 (Model 12676)	Browning	22
GREEN DEVIL Behind-the-Head Ear Muffs, NRR 22 Low-Profile	GREEN	22
Howard Leight VS110N VeriShield NRR 22 Behind-the-Neck Ear Muffs (Passive, Dielectric) — 1035112-VS	HOWARD	22
Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs — R-01526, NRR 22	Howard Leight	22
Howard Leight Impact Sport Camo Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 22	Howard Leight by Honeywell	22
Howard Leight Impact Sport Pink Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 22, Youth/Small	Howard Leight by Honeywell	22
MSA V-Gard Helmet-Mounted Ear Defenders (10190356) — NRR 22 Cap-Mounted Earmuffs, Enhanced Comfort	MSA	22
Earmor M31 Plus Electronic Ear Muffs — Tactical Headset, NRR 22	OPSMEN	22
Pyramex CM6010 Cap-Mount Earmuff — NRR 22, Dielectric	Pyramex	22
3M H6F/V Peltor Optime 95 Folding Ear Muffs - NRR 21 Over-the-Head	3M	21
3M PELTOR Optime 95 H6A Earmuffs NRR 21 Over-the-Head	3M	21
3M PELTOR Optime 95 H6B Earmuffs NRR 21 Behind-the-Head	3M	21
3M PELTOR Optime 95 H6P3E Cap-Mount Ear Muffs (NRR 21)	3M	21
3M Peltor H6A/V Optime 95 Ear Muffs — NRR 21 dB, Over-the-Head	3M Peltor	21
Radians Lowset Behind-the-Head Ear Muffs - NRR 19 Low-Profile Passive (Black)	Radians	19
MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 18, Neckband	MSA Safety	18

Part 4 — Banded protectors (20), highest NRR first

Product (per live listing)	Brand	NRR (dB)
Howard Leight Maximum Corded Foam Earplugs, NRR 33 (MXM-30)	Howard Leight	33
Howard Leight LL-1 Laser Lite 50 Count Foam Earplugs (NRR 32, Uncorded)	Howard Leight	32
Howard Leight R-01205 Laser Lite Hi-Vis Earplugs, NRR 32	Howard Leight	32
3M Banded Hearing Protector — NRR 30 Semi-Aural Banded Earplugs	3M	30
3M E-A-R Caps Model 200 Banded Hearing Protector — NRR 30 Semi-Aural Earplugs	3M	30
3M E-A-R Caps Under-Chin Banded Earplugs — NRR 30 Semi-Aural Hearing Protector	3M	30
Howard Leight Low Pressure Foam Shooting Earplugs, NRR 30 (Max Lite LPF-1)	Howard Leight	30
3M Flex Semi-Aural Banded Hearing Protector — NRR 28 Banded Earplugs (Uncorded)	3M	28
Peltor Sport banded hearing protector, NRR 28	Peltor	28
Howard Leight Fusion Regular Reusable Earplugs, NRR 27 (RTSFUS30HP)	Howard Leight	27
Howard Leight QuietBand Banded Earplugs — Semi-Aural, NRR 27	Howard Leight	27
3M Peltor Next tri-flange earplugs (P3001, NRR 26, corded reusable)	3M	26
3M Peltor Sport tri-flange earplugs (97317, NRR 26, corded reusable)	3M	26
Peltor Sport Tri-Flange Corded Reusable Earplugs, NRR 26 (97317-10C)	Peltor	26
Magid IHB25 E2 Banded Hearing Protector (NRR 25)	Magid	25
Moldex 6506 Jazz Band Banded Earplugs, NRR 25 Canal Cap	Moldex	25
Moldex Jazz Band Replacement Pods — NRR 25 Banded Earplug Pods	Moldex	25
Sellstrom S23430 Reusable Banded Earplugs — Hi-Vis, NRR 25	Sellstrom	25
PIP 267-HPB410 Banded Earplugs — Foam Pods, NRR 24	PIP	24
3M WorkTunes Earplugs, In-Ear Bluetooth Hearing Protector (NRR 19)	3M	19

Part 5 — Worked example: from label to protected exposure

A worker at a measured 96 dBA TWA picks an NRR 33 foam plug from Part 2. OSHA's derating method: 33 − 7 = 26; foam plugs field-derate by half → 13 dB estimated protection; 96 − 13 = 83 dBA protected exposure — under the 85 dBA action level, but with little margin, which is why insertion training matters more than shopping two more decibels. The same worker in an NRR 27 muff from Part 3: 27 − 7 = 20; muffs derate less severely in practice, but by the conservative halving method → 10 dB → 86 dBA: not enough alone, and the case for dual protection in high-dose zones. Where required levels come from: the hearing conservation standard guide and the hearing protection decision pillar; ambient levels by source: the decibel levels chart.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest NRR earplug in this database?

NRR 33 dB. Foam earplugs dominate the top of the scale — 67 products in this database carry NRR 33 or higher, and every one of them is a foam or foam-style plug.

What is the highest NRR earmuff in this database?

NRR 34 dB. Earmuffs top out several decibels below the best foam plugs — the pattern across all 291 products here — which is why maximum-attenuation programs use dual protection (plugs plus muffs) rather than searching for a bigger muff.

Do earplugs or earmuffs have higher NRR?

In this database, properly inserted foam earplugs reach the highest ratings (up to NRR 33) while earmuffs cluster in the 20s (up to NRR 34). In the field the gap narrows, because plugs depend heavily on insertion technique while muffs are harder to wear wrong.

What NRR do banded (canal-cap) protectors have?

The banded protectors in this database run up to NRR 33 dB — consistently below plugs and muffs. Their advantage is speed of on/off for intermittent noise, not maximum attenuation.

Is a higher NRR always better?

No. Overprotection is a real failure mode: a worker at 87 dBA wearing an NRR 33 plug is isolated from speech, alarms and approaching equipment. Match attenuation so protected exposure lands roughly in the 70s dBA rather than as low as possible.

How do I convert NRR to real-world protection?

OSHA's long-standing derating method: subtract 7 dB from the NRR (spectral correction), and for estimating field performance divide the remainder in half. An NRR 33 foam plug estimates to (33−7)÷2 = 13 dB of field attenuation at 95 dBA — full worked examples are in our NRR reading guide.

Where do the NRR numbers on this page come from?

From each product's live listing data as captured on 2026-07-18 — the same NRR printed on the EPA label of the packaging. We publish what the listing states; we do not laboratory-test hearing protectors.

Why do identical-looking earplugs have different NRRs?

Foam density, shape and size change attenuation — a smaller-canal version of the same plug family often rates a few dB lower (several NRR 28 small-size plugs in this table sit beside their NRR 33 full-size siblings).

What NRR do I need for OSHA compliance?

Enough that the employee's protected exposure falls below the limits in 29 CFR 1910.95 given their measured noise dose — there is no single compliant NRR. Our hearing conservation guide covers the standard; the decision pillar covers when protection is required at all.

What's the most common NRR in this database?

NRR 33 (66 products) — the ceiling for mainstream foam plugs — followed by NRR 27 (49 products), the classic earmuff and reusable-plug zone.

Does NRR change if I wear plugs and muffs together?

Dual protection doesn't add the two NRRs. The standard field estimate adds about 5 dB to the higher-rated protector — our dual hearing protection reference covers when that's required.

Do corded and uncorded versions of a plug differ in NRR?

Typically no — the cord doesn't change the plug body. Where this database lists both versions of a family, their NRRs match unless the listing states otherwise.

How often is this database updated?

The table reflects live listings captured 2026-07-18. Ratings on packaging can change when manufacturers re-test; the product page and the physical EPA label always govern.

Can I use shooting earmuffs for industrial work?

Electronic shooting muffs carry regular NRRs and physically protect the same way; the electronics exist for situational awareness. Verify the NRR meets your noise exposure like any other muff — several electronic models appear in the earmuff table.

Where can I buy the products in this table?

Every row links to its product page, which carries current pricing and the full listing detail. The hearing protection collections — earplugs, earmuffs, banded and dispensers — organize the same catalog by category.

Shop by category: foam earplugs · all hearing protection · earmuffs · earplug dispensers · electronic earmuffs · shooting hearing protection. Top-of-scale picks are ranked in the highest-NRR earplugs guide.

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