10 Best Ear Muffs 2025 in the United States

The Dr.meter Ear Muffs for Noise Reduction offer a good balance of comfort and effectiveness. With a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 20 dB and a Standard Noise Reduction (SNR) of 27.4 dB, these earmuffs are effective at reducing harmful noise levels without completely blocking all sounds. This makes them suitable for children with noise sensitivity, such as those with autism, as well as for adults in noisy environments like concerts or fireworks displays.

The Howard Leight Standard Earmuff offers a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22, which is decent for reducing loud noise to safe levels, such as gunfire down to 82 dB. It excels in situational awareness with 4X sound amplification for low-level frequencies and has two high-gain, omni-directional microphones to help identify the source of sounds. This feature is particularly helpful for activities like shooting sports or hunting where you need to hear commands or ambient sounds clearly.