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Mack s Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs 50 Pair 32dB Highest NRR Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping Snoring Work Travel and Loud Events
Last Updated: February 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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999
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121.9 grams
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124 meters
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Review Analysis - 978 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Comfort
359ear, ear plugs, earplugs, soft, ear canal
+64%
-36%
" ... They are very soft and effective. ... "
" ... Softer than Earos. ... "
" ... I’ve been wearing ear plugs my whole life. ... "
" ... I have been wearing ear plugs off and on for over 50 years and these are by far the best I have ever used. ... "
" ... Blocks out almost all noise and easy to put in your ear and stays put. ... "
" ... I'll be buying these ear plugs now on! ... "
" ... These are great earplugs. ... "
" ... Very comfortable to use while sleeping. ... "
Sound Quality
134block, hear, noises, blocks, loud
+60%
-40%
" ... Sounds are much less louder and helps keep things quieter ... "
" ... I bought these for an event I put on with loud music. ... "
" ... These are great, and block out most noise. ... "
" ... They work great at keeping out sounds in the house like roommates or snoring. ... "
" ... They worked for reducing noise from snoring bedmate. ... "
" ... These are light and soft enough to be comfortable but stop the noise. ... "
" ... Also its cancels like 90% of all noise but not everything. ... "
" ... Very useful in cancelling out noises from neighbors. ... "
Sleep Tracking
132night, sleeping, earplugs, snoring, every night
+86%
-14%
" ... These earplugs are the bomb and I can finally sleep! ... "
" ... I have had insomnia for many years, but after using earplugs and melatonin, I’m able to sleep through the night, through hubby snoring and fans in my room. ... "
" ... I can sleep peacefully now. ... "
" ... They are soft enough to easily sleep in, even if you are a side sleeper. ... "
" ... These earplugs now allow me a perfect sleep every night, whilst still letting me hear my alarm enough to wake me. ... "
" ... Perfect earplugs for sleeping. ... "
" ... I usually hear everything as soon as I lay down to sleep! ... "
" ... I usually couldn't sleep with any ear plugs for a whole night but I can with this one! ... "
Fit
110ears, ear, ear canal, block, ear canals
+54%
-46%
" ... Based on my personal results, in my large straight ear canals, these Macks plugs offer the best seal and therefore the best total attenuation I've experienced so far. ... "
" ... Blocks out almost all noise and easy to put in your ear and stays put. ... "
" ... Once in ear canal they expand to form a tight but comfortable fit. ... "
" ... Sometimes they fall out, but they work really well when it stays put! ... "
" ... I highly recommend these ear plugs! ... "
" ... Very good protection, blocks out my fellow workers and their horrible choice in music, has a very good seal so important to twist and pull slowly, as even tho I removed slowly I can still feel minor ache in ear after wearing for 5hrs, idk I use these because over ear muffs hurt my head having glasses just hasn't worked out, anyways. ... "
" ... Fit comfortably, we use them at rock concerts. ... "
" ... Sturdier and blocks much more sound than other ear plugs, which works for me. ... "
Noise Cancellation
64block, reduction, blocks, noises, earplugs
+67%
-33%
" ... They block out snoring and any unwanted noises while sleeping. ... "
" ... really helps with noise problems. ... "
" ... They block out the engine noise quite well. ... "
" ... Huge noise-canceling headphones. ... Huge noise-canceling headphones playing sleep sounds. ... "
" ... This are really soft but block out a lot of noise. ... "
" ... Cancels around 90% of sound. ... "
" ... They do not cancel noises completely, but enough to be able to focus on my own work. ... "
" ... They worked for reducing noise from snoring bedmate. ... "
Build Quality
50seal, plugs, foam, earplugs, ones
+54%
-46%
" ... It's texture feels a bit hard, but it works like magic. ... "
" ... Soft and Effective! ... "
" ... Thick and comfortable ... "
" ... These are so soft and effective that I forget I have them in. ... "
" ... They are very soft and effective. ... "
" ... Foam is more firm than ultra-soft. ... "
" ... soft and they help a lot ... "
" ... They are soft and fit perfectly. ... "
Price
44money, value, waste of money, quantity, waste your money
+73%
-27%
" ... Good price for disposable earplugs. ... "
" ... Also, the price (around $8 for 50) was very reasonable. ... "
" ... So glad to find them for a good price. ... "
" ... But its totally worth it. ... "
" ... I usully used to buy in pair but after buying this i saved alot of money ... "
" ... The price makes these just about the least expensive earplugs you can find at this price, in this quantity so you don't need to buy a case big enough for an entire factory. ... "
" ... Good product and value. ... "
" ... I have used this brand for years and this size is the best value ... "
Product Reliability
26last, using, months, year, work
+77%
-23%
" ... Been using them for years! ... "
" ... These have been ever changing for my 8 year old ... "
" ... Awesome plugs- been using these for years ... "
" ... I was baffled by how well such a cheap product worked. ... "
" ... I think they'll last me to the end of my life! ... "
" ... Very happy with my purchase, as it finally solved a problem I've been trying to solve for 10 months. ... "
" ... Now added them to Subscribe & Save so i'll be getting them every 2 months! ... "
" ... Have had this jar for almost a year and still have plenty left. ... "
Marketplace
26amazon, product, thank, fake, advertised
+62%
-38%
" ... as described, thanks. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Item just as described ... "
" ... Great, as described! ... "
" ... Like others have stated, the reviews which were great in these are for the original ones. ... "
" ... thank you, thank you, thank you. ... "
" ... Sold as described. ... "
" ... Have not used them yet, but item looks as described. ... "
Volume
25hear, snores, noises, snoring, snorer
+56%
-44%
" ... Does drown out outdoor noises and tv inside room. ... "
" ... No more waking up due to 3rd party snoring! ... "
" ... They block sound well but also allow me to hear my phone alarm to wake up, even though the volume on the alarm is turned down low. ... "
" ... Good for studying/ working in loud environments as well. ... "
" ... Works great at blocking out sounds in the next room by about 90%. ... "
" ... A must buy for anyone who is either sensitive to sound or has a loved one who snores loud. ... "
" ... And I keep some in my purse for shopping in loud stores. ... "
" ... So far they have worked really well at loud concerts, movies, and mowing the lawn. ... "
Size
23size, purse, travel, small, big
+65%
-35%
" ... Regardless I would repurchase for the convenience factor. ... "
" ... These plugs do work, but the next time I purchase more, I may get a smaller size. ... "
" ... This is good to take on travels. ... "
" ... Plenty of protection without bulky earmuffs getting in the way. ... "
" ... And I keep some in my purse for shopping in loud stores. ... "
" ... They’re in every purse and travel bag. ... "
" ... I can't sleep without earplugs so I stash these in my luggage, my purse, etc . ... "
" ... I like the beige tone and economy size packaging. ... "
For Travel
22loud, airplanes, traveling, hotels, trains
+86%
-14%
" ... I sleep with these,travel with them, airplanes, etc. ... They’re in every purse and travel bag. ... "
" ... Pop some in your travel bag for those hotels with loud HVAC systems. ... "
" ... The strongest earplugs I've ever used and always travel with them ... "
" ... I use these on teh airplanes ... "
" ... I use these primarily on airplanes. ... "
" ... Originally bought to hand out on the airplane to passengers since we were traveling with a baby, but these work so well we use them all the time at home. ... "
" ... Fly in airplanes? ... "
" ... I've used them on the plane multiple times and they work great. ... "
Call quality
20snoring, talking, muffled, hearing, block
+60%
-40%
" ... They block sound well but also allow me to hear my phone alarm to wake up, even though the volume on the alarm is turned down low. ... "
" ... Despite the fact you use it you still can hear your phone alarm in the morning with no problems. ... "
" ... She says that it does block the sounds however she can still hear the alarm set on her phone to wake up for classes. ... "
" ... They work really well, can't hear the wife snore anymore. ... "
" ... I highly recommend these earplugs for folks who venture out and do anything that includes sound pressures above a quiet conversation. ... "
" ... I have sensitive hearing and these help me enjoy the music. ... "
" ... Nice people but with a distinct high-end hearing loss. ... "
" ... You can hear your friend talking properly. ... "
Design
20changed, mack, design, work well, shape
+60%
-40%
" ... Way better and more comfy vs the orange generic kind ... "
" ... i’ve purchased these for years and despite some subtle design changes over the years, i’ve been fairly happy with them. ... "
" ... soft and they help a lot ... "
" ... I liked this product enough to keep the package when it was empty so I could look it up and make sure to buy the same one again. ... "
" ... These are super soft. ... "
" ... Soft and feels good. ... "
" ... soft and work well. ... "
" ... Great quality and feel. ... "
Headphones
19plugs, plug, hear, best ear plugs, noise
+74%
-26%
" ... Great ear plugs! ... "
" ... These ear plugs drown out the background noise but I am still able to hear the voices close to me. ... "
" ... I haven't had that problem with other ear plugs. ... "
" ... Very happy with these ear plugs ... "
" ... I received a full container of these ear plugs. ... "
" ... Basic ear plug but well-made and works as it’s needed to work. ... "
" ... Good ear plugs. ... "
" ... These are the ONLY ear plugs I buy. ... "
Capacity
17neighbors, upstairs, noisy, moved, loud
+76%
-24%
" ... However, the effect is impressive, and my roommate is just like disappearing in the house. ... "
" ... Still able to hear traffic, neighbors, TV. ... "
" ... Our airbnb guests love these. ... "
" ... They allow me to take naps while my wife is doing things in the same room. ... "
" ... (yes, I am the one who snores in our family) ... "
" ... Work like a charm, even in this loud house. ... "
" ... Useful for mowing the yard to air shows to rock concerts. ... "
" ... My wife snores and our home backs up to a major street. ... "
Overall performance
17done, gets
+88%
-12%
" ... They expand too fast. ... "
" ... Good quality and does the job ... "
" ... But these do a great job ... "
" ... They do the job! ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Does the job deafening out a snoring significant other! ... "
" ... they do the job ... "
" ... Always gets the job done. ... "
Ease of Use
15easy, soft, simple, follow, effective
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to store. ... Easy to travel with also. ... "
" ... I didn’t know how to plug this in at first but it’s really simple. ... "
" ... Easy to insert. ... "
" ... They are very soft and can be compressed for easy insertion. ... "
" ... Just follow the directions on how to put them in your ear and you're good to go ... "
" ... Pretty straight forward. ... "
" ... The 50 pairs in a bottle is a convenient quantitiy and package for a home user. ... "
Returns
14back, returned, refund, returning, ordered
+7%
-93%
" ... Too bad I ordered them too soon or I would have returned them for a refund in a second. ... "
" ... Sadly I returned. ... "
" ... I bought them in part because of the manufacturer's maney back guarantee, but after writing Mack's and asking how to return them directly for a refund, no response. ... "
" ... I tried to return them to Amazon but they did not allow me to return them. ... "
" ... I'll be sending back. ... "
" ... I knew that it was trouble - that it was Over - but pretended that it was probably a fluke, and ordered a replacement. ... "
" ... I will be returning these. ... "
" ... Item not eligible for return. ... "
Color
12different, darker, ugly, ones, like
+58%
-42%
" ... These are all different sides and colors. ... "
" ... they dont break the bank and the color blends for the most part ... "
" ... We will be buying more just a different color. ... "
" ... Just the fleshy color is cool too . ... "
" ... color easy to wear without clashing ... "
Earbuds
12ear, small, ear canals, plugs, long
+58%
-42%
" ... I'll be buying these ear plugs now on! ... "
" ... These ear plugs are great. ... "
" ... with notably “tiny” ear canals. ... "
" ... Best ear plugs I've ever used. ... "
" ... These are the only ear plugs I will use after trying them ALL. ... "
" ... I generally have a hard time finding ear plugs that will fit my ears but these are great! ... "
" ... Great ear plugs. ... "
Product As Described
12advertised, product, item, works as advertised, thanks
+83%
-17%
" ... Great, as described! ... "
" ... Product as described ... "
" ... Product does as advertised. ... "
" ... Have not used them yet, but item looks as described. ... "
" ... as described, thanks. ... "
" ... Sold as described. ... "
" ... Item just as described ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
For Kids
11school, young, son, pair, neighbors
+91%
-9%
" ... Really working my son use it on the school bus he said that it's really working ... "
" ... My wife loves these and sleeps with them every night. ... "
" ... And, to boot - as a parent, I have no issues handing him a pair to keep in his pocket at school ... "
" ... Worked well at the gun range, they seem to fit everyone from kids to adults. ... "
" ... Purchased them for my daughter who lives in a college dorm. ... "
" ... I work night shift and have young children. ... "
" ... My boyfriend sleeps with them in nightly and loves them. ... "
" ... My husband loves it. ... "
Delivery
9arrived, product, ordered, open, time
+78%
-22%
" ... I can’ comment on old vs nee since this is my first box ... "
" ... Immediately, I ordered them and it arrived 2 days later. ... "
" ... A great deal for how many there were in the box! ... "
" ... Great transaction super product ... "
" ... They arrived on time and totaly new! ... "
" ... as described, thanks. ... "
Storage
9come, store, ordered, ones, makes
+67%
-33%
" ... The large container makes them easy to store and at the ready when needed. ... "
" ... The best part about them is the container they come in. ... "
" ... Like the compact container they come in. ... "
" ... I love having a big container of them makes living in a condo much more doable. ... "
" ... My favorites are the plump blue ones I get a my local grocery store. ... "
" ... They don't hurt when they're in, and I love the flip top lid on the bottle. ... "
For Running
7wear, stay, ears, work, swimming
+57%
-43%
" ... Great for walking around NYC! ... "
" ... Earplugs are comfortable and work well for outdoor activities. ... "
" ... I bought these again after running out. ... "
" ... I also wear these when I ride motorcycles. ... "
Hair
7half, soft, scissors, really, ends
+86%
-14%
" ... (He has normal skin but very very extra narrow ear canals) So it depends on the person's ear or skin sensitiveness(? ... "
" ... Nothing compares to these, someone in my house snores a lot and these cut it all out. ... "
" ... These eye masks are soft, easily adjustable without grabbing my hair(no velcro), really block out the light, fold without hurting the integrity of the product for travel, don't mess up my lashes. ... "
" ... These are soft and comfy and a little big for my ears but I just cut the ends off and I love them. ... "
" ... Super comfortable next time I’ll order a bigger size I’ve had to use needle nose pliers to get them out, but still 5 stars because they seemed to have stopped the voices in my head even better than all of the shrink meds I’ve taken. ... "
" ... My husband favorites! ... "
Band
5wear, fall, ear
+60%
-40%
" ... Could still hear the live band comfortably with no ringing. ... "
" ... Play in a band? ... "
" ... Love these, very soft, I use them for sleeping when the bands are playing at the bar down the street. ... "
Original Product
5original
+20%
-80%
" ... This is a fake, defective or really old. ... "
" ... I am convinced all of the good reviews are fake accounts. ... "
" ... Seem to be fake. ... "
" ... These are not genuine. ... "
Cleaning
5smell, keep, even, chemicals, plugs
+60%
-40%
" ... They're disposable so I don't have to worry about cleaning them like my other ones. ... "
" ... I put a drop of handy sanitizer on them and they slip right in nice and clean. ... "
" ... The ear plugs don't seem to smell of any toxic chemicals and even has an anti-tamper seal to keep the ear plugs clean! ... "
Setup
4instructions, follow, start, put, followed
+50%
-50%
" ... When you first start using them, it is a little hard to get used to and if you don't follow their instructions of putting them on, your ear can start hurt from all the minor jamming efforts. ... "
" ... I should have listened to the other reviewers that said they changed the product. ... "
Clock
4hear, clock, work, sleeping, sleep
+100%
" ... They work so well that I’ve even slept through my alarms and have been very late to work multiple times! ... "
" ... She says that it does block the sounds however she can still hear the alarm set on her phone to wake up for classes. ... "
" ... I can hear my alarm clock and a little bit of voices of my family members. ... "
" ... I am sleeping better and not mad to the hubby when my alarm goes off! ... "
Cables
4work, good, 3m
+100%
" ... My former champion is the 3M "classic" plugs, now a close second. ... "
" ... These plugs work fairly well. ... "
" ... Both minor complaints, and these are very good plugs. ... "
" ... Which plugs work great? ... "
Drying
4like, easy, ears
+50%
-50%
" ... This ones looks too old, dry ... "
Night Photography
4use, every
+100%
" ... For light sleepers its must have ... "
" ... Fewer awakenings during the night. ... "
" ... The silence is so wonderful at night. ... "
Network
4upstairs, throughout, night, neighbors, used
+100%
" ... until they started constructing a new apartment building across the street. ... "
" ... I have thin walls in my apartment and these do the trick. ... "
" ... If you live in an apartment building and have elephants for upstairs neighbors, you need this. ... "
" ... I used mine at the gun range. ... "
Battery Life
38, next, last
+100%
" ... The next thing I remember was waking up the next day like I slept for 8 hours! ... "
" ... 8 hours TOTAL. ... "
" ... I think they'll last me to the end of my life! ... "
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Weight: 121.9 grams
Size: 124 meters