Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair - 33dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Travel, Concerts, Studying, Loud Noise, Work | Made in USA

Very comfortable earplugs - lightweight and so soft you almost can't tell they are in. I've used others that can become actually painful after extended use, but not these. Fit well even with larger ear canals, and they are excellent at sound reduction. Highly recommend, as they are a good value and work very well.

I’ve always used typical styrofoam earplugs that you can get from any big box store or drugstore. The problem with those, however, is that they do work, but they can be uncomfortable and sometimes they take a while to get placed just right. Sometimes the foam is so stiff that it’s hard to compress enough to fit securely in your ear. Nevertheless, the sound dampening when these are placed correctly was worth the discomfort. I was tired of that. So i decided to try those wax earplug things. I didn’t like those since i found the noise dampening effect minimal, i was worried that the wax would get into my ear canal, and bits of the wax would get in my hair or even on my pillow. No thanks. Next up was the earbud style plug. I was excited about these since I’ve used them during the day to help filter out noise outside, and I’m a big fan of things that are reusable. The particular set that i bought came with a number of different sized earbuds, so you could find what worked for you. Nice concept, but the earbuds were not for me. I found them uncomfortable, so i always ended up taking them out in the middle of the night. The noise dampening was better than with the wax, but still not great. I was also concerned that the little earbuds i placed over the bigger part would get stuck in my ears and cost me a lot of money to remove. One day, i simply couldn’t find these in the morning after removing them—it’s as if they went to another dimension. I still haven’t found them weeks later (i do not have a messy bedroom at all!), so the universe was telling me to get something else. I did a search for foam earplugs since i was tired of experimenting. I needed something that worked since I’ll be visiting a friend soon and taking my white noise machine is not an option as they have a dog. That’s how i stumbled across Mack’s earplugs. I never heard of them before, but they seemed solid. They are more than just solid. They are fantastic. They completely blow the wax and earbud style plugs out of the water. They are superior to standard foam plugs. The noise reduction factor is 33 decibels, which is great, but these are also super comfortable. They are deceptively soft and lightweight. You roll them and they respond so well that you’ll think they can’t possibly do anything. THEY DO. They compress easily and glide into your ear canal. They expand quickly and dampen the sound beautifully. These are so comfortable to wear that i leave them in overnight. I’m a customer for life.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) Mack’s Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs are hands down some of the best earplugs I’ve used. As someone who’s a light sleeper and also travels frequently, I’ve tried a lot of different options—and these consistently come out on top. Comfort: The “ultra soft” label isn’t just marketing—these are incredibly comfortable, even for extended wear. They compress easily and expand slowly for a snug fit without creating pressure in the ear. I can sleep with them in all night with zero discomfort. Noise Reduction: With a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 33 decibels, they’re extremely effective at blocking out everything from snoring to loud neighbors to airplane engines. They don’t completely eliminate sound, but they significantly reduce it, which is exactly what I want—especially for sleep or focus. Fit: They’re slightly tapered, which makes them easy to insert and remove. They stay put well throughout the night and don’t fall out, unlike some other brands I’ve tried. Durability: While they’re technically disposable, I’ve found that a single pair can last a few nights if kept clean and dry. For hygiene and performance, though, I wouldn’t recommend using them too long. Value: You can get them in bulk for a very reasonable price, and the quality is consistently high across the pack. For the peace and quiet they bring, they’re worth every penny. Bottom Line: If you need reliable, comfortable, and effective earplugs—whether for sleep, travel, or work—Mack’s Ultra Soft are an excellent choice. Highly recommended.

I bought these hoping they’d help me sleep through my cat scratching at the door in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, they didn’t fully block out that specific noise, but I can definitely tell they reduce sound overall. They’re very comfortable to wear, even for extended periods, and don’t feel irritating or painful in my ears. The foam is soft and expands well, and the quality feels solid. While they didn’t solve my exact problem, they’re still a good option for general noise reduction.

Mack’s Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs have been an absolute game changer for sleep. We use them specifically to drown out snoring, and they work incredibly well. With the 33dB NRR, they noticeably reduce noise without completely cutting you off from important sounds like alarms. They’re genuinely comfortable—even for side sleepers—and don’t cause pressure or soreness after hours of use. The foam expands slowly and seals well without feeling stuffed in your ears. I also appreciate that they’re made in the USA and come in a generous 50-pair pack, which is great value. If snoring, travel noise, or light sleepers are an issue, these are a must-have. Comfortable, effective, and reliable—I won’t sleep without them now. 😴✨

I originally started sleeping with Mack's brown earplugs 10 years ago, then gradually tried other cheaper brands, but I am back to buying only Mack's brown earplugs as long as they are sold and not changed by the manufacturer. I tried the orange ones, the light blue ones, the multicolored ones - many other brands and styles. This particular type of earplug has been the BEST for sleeping. They are small enough to fit easily in the ear canal without sticking out, soft enough to not create pressure in the ear, and are great at blocking most noises while sleeping. They are easy to use - just roll between your fingers and slide them in. They expand over the next 10 seconds to create a comfortable but effective sound barrier. You get a lot of plugs in the container. They can be reused several times until wax or sweat starts to get into the pores in the foam. I don't recommend cleaning them other than to wipe them off because washing them in water reduces their ability to compress. There are enough in the pack to get many months of use out of them, even if you use earplugs every night like I do.

What's to say? They are soft, comfortable and they work great. They are easy to put in and easy to take out. I do wish they were just a little longer but that's just me.

Because my ears have very narrow ear canals, and one of them takes a 90 degree bend and goes straight up, I am particular about my ear plugs. Because I use earplugs for active motor sports, shooting, and chainsaw work in Hawaii, over the ear protection isn't always practical. I recently purchased 5 different brands of earplugs and put them to the test. Here's what I found, sorted for most to least favorite. Mack's Ultra Soft - My personal favorite, and at $0.17/pair, also the least expensive. They share the same small diameter of the Hearos Ultimate Softness, but are a bit more firm and a few millimeters longer. So, for me, they did a better job of subjective sound dampening, and were a bit easier to grip and pull back out. My tests are mostly in warm weather. In very cold weather, these could be too firm for some users. The Mack's and Hearos Ultimate Softness both shared the same smaller diameter. Hearos Ultimate Softness - These were the softest, most comfortable plugs I tested. At $0.18/pair they were the second cheapest, and also my second favorite. My daughter doesn't like earplugs, as they really bother her ears, but she was at least able to tolerate these. I think most people would be pretty happy with these, however, they were not my favorite for two reasons. First reason is that they seemed to stop slightly less high-pitched sound than the other plugs. All the plugs are rated at 33 db, but that's because that is all they are allowed to be rated. Subjectively, these were at the lower end of sound blocking, but still adequate for most tasks. My only other "complaint" is that these seemed to take the longest to spring back to shape and fill the ear because they are very soft, and they are somewhat shorter than the Macks. This makes them feel a bit like they might fall out for the first minute or two, and their 2-3 millimeter shorter length makes them every so slightly more difficult to grip and remove. Both minor complaints, and these are very good plugs. Hearos Xtreme Protection - As the name implies, subjectively, these blocked the most sound of all the ones I tested. They have the same larger diameter as the 3M plugs, but are easily twice as soft/half as firm. They gave a very full feeling to the ears, but were not uncomfortable. At $0.39/pair, they were the most expensive plugs tested. They were the most effective and were quite comfortable, but the Mack's were 95% as good, and less than half the cost. These went into my shooting kit and would be my third selection, for use when max protection for a shorter wear period is ideal. Flents Quiet Contour. These plugs have a bell shape. I did not find that the shape made any improvement to sound dampening. These were on par with the Mack's for noise suppression. The downside of the wide end is that there is more material in your outer ear, which could be uncomfortable for some, and also perhaps less aesthetically appealing. However, if you're in charge of safety compliance, that extra bit makes it much easier to visually see that someone is wearing hearing protection, and it did leave more to grip for removing the plugs. At $0.30/pair, these were the second most expensive, and I do not recommend. 3M 1100 - These are what was issued to me for my 22 years of military service, and the benchmark from which I was judging. About the only positive thing I'll say about them is that they came individually packaged by pairs, so you can carry or store them in dirty or wet environment easily, but these were absolutely the least comfortable of the ones I tested. I paid $ 0.27/pair for them which puts them in the middle of the pack price wise. For me, they are much too firm, and also have the largest diameter of the group. In very cold weather, they would be nearly solid. They quickly made my ears sore/itchy. As much as I usually love 3M products, I do not recommend these. For those who care about such things, I tested these several ways. I wore each pair for about an hour just to get subjective feel for long term comfort. The exception was the 3M, which I could not leave in the entire hour because they were uncomfortable. Then to test for noise reduction, I put one brand in one ear and a different brand in the other ear and work for half an hour, then switch ears. During the test, I listened to speech, music, traffic noise, etc, and noted which plugs seemed to be most effective.