Top 5 Shooting Ear Protection in 2024. What Model Do We Recommend for Shooting?
Here is the pick of the best Shooting Ear Protection, starting with our favourite TOP 5. Have a great read!
BOLLSEN Hearing Protection
(www.bollsen-hearingprotection.com) – Our test winner!
The BOLLSEN Hearing protection earplugs from Munich have won in most categories and thus occupy the first place. The product scored points both in terms of the price-performance ratio and functionality as well as innovation. Below you will find our test report. We were also convinced by the online ear measurement technology from BOLLSEN.
Price: £26.95 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
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Best price-performance ratio
Very comfortable, do not slip out and are ideal for frequent shooters.
Easy to insert and fit very quickly in the ears.
Barely visible in the under a cap or a rainproof hunting hat
Even after longer wearing we had no problems with itching, pressure points or other negative wearing comfort
Rain and bad weather effects – no effect on functionality
Decrease in tinnitus complaints in our test subjects
Concept of reusability: Shooting Ear Protection can be used up to 100 times.
Soft and very light medical silicone material. Good for people with allergies to reduce allergy symptoms.
40-Days Money-Back Guarantee if not satisfied.
Due to the high demand, only 3 packs can be ordered at once
Unfortunately often sold out
Test Results: After a ten-week test phase, 90% of our testers have reported that the noise reduction was very effective. There was no irritation during longer wearing. The disturbing noise from the surroundings was successfully suppressed, but at the same time quieter noises could be heard, e.g. the environment, conversations, rustling in the woods etc. The earplugs were particularly effective against wind noise. We have used the following test person structure:
- Hunters, shooting clubs members
- Sports shooters
- Biathlon athletes
- Loggers
During this time, our test subjects have experienced a reduction of Tinnitus irritations by up to 90%. A significant amount of noise was reduced immediately after the earplugs have been inserted. Fifteen out of twenty test persons use the earplugs only for hunting. The remaining test persons also used the hearing protectors during various tasks such as logging and sawing.
The overall test result is very positive. The BOLLSEN product stands out from other products mainly due to its effects. After only seven days, our testers noticed a significant improvement in the quality of life. There was no heat sensation and, even after two weeks of use, no irritation in the ears. Our conclusion: These earplugs offer optimal protection against loud noises without any undesired side effects.
Instruction for Use: With your index fingers insert the earplugs carefully in the ears and rotate them slowly into the ear canal. Our test persons were very satisfied with the use of the earplugs and are positively surprised by their almost invisible and optimally fitting shape.
Life Span: The manufacturer advertises that the product can be used 100 times, also for the sake of the environment. One pack of earplugs lasted with our users for about 5 – 6 months. The test persons wore the earplugs on a daily basis.
Protection of the Environment: Thumbs up on more time for the concept of reusability of the product. Furthermore, we are pleased to have finally tested a product from the EU, since shorter distances also mean less CO2 emissions in the air.
How Many dB Do the Earplugs Dampen? According to the manufacturer, the earplugs have a SNR of 24 dB and provide a constant sound reduction at high (H), medium (M) and low (L) frequencies: H=24 dB, M=21 dB, L=19 dB. The attenuation value was tested according to ISO standard 4869-2 by an independent German testing institute.
Money-Back Guarantee: BOLLSEN Hearing Protection advertises its products with a money-back guarantee, as the company obviously believes very firmly in its products. Of course, we have also tested this option and returned a pair of used earplugs after 35 days. We have been refunded our full payment amount two days after the receipt of the goods. Once again, we are pointing our thumbs up.
Surefire EP4 Shooting Ear Protection – 2nd place
Unfortunately, it was not enough for the 1st place.
Price: £25.41 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
Adjustable Noise Protection
Multiple sizes
Outer ring for locking the Shooting Ear Protection in place
Lanyard included
Earplugs are not fully inserted due to the outer ring
Uncomfortable
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.
This product also scored well in our test. However, it was not enough for the 1st place.
Howard Leight Shooting Ear Protection by Honeywell – 3rd Place
Unfortunately, it was not enough for the 2nd place. The reason for this are numerous disadvantages listed below.
Price: £10.49 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
Cheap price
Detachable cord
2 pairs in 1
Large, uncomfortable design
Plastic container
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.
AURITECH SHOOT Shooting Ear Protection – 4th place
Due to its poor effectiveness, this product unfortunately received a low score in our test.
Price: £19.84 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
Metal container included
CE-approved
Low average SNR (21dB)
Made with thermoplastic
Too small
*Rechtliches: Die Ergebnisse dieses Produktes sind von Nutzer zu Nutzer unterschiedlich und müssen weder typisch sein, noch können Resultate zu 100% garantiert werden. Die Resultate spiegeln lediglich unsere Erfahrung aus dem Test wieder.
Decibullz Moulded Shooting Ear Protection – 5th place
Due to its poor effectiveness, this product unfortunately received a low score in our test.
Price: £29.99 (RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE)
Mouldable design
Detachable cord
Doesn’t stay in ear for long
Mould becomes hard when cooled
Short lifespan
*Legal information: The results of this product vary from user to user and do not have to be typical, nor can they be 100% guaranteed. The results merely reflect our experience based on the test.