3M Ear Plugs, E-A-R Classic 312-1201, 200 Pairs of Disposable Earplugs, 1 Pair/Poly Bag, Uncorded, Noise Reduction Rating 29 dB NRR, Foam, Regular Size, Roll Down, Compliant with ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018

I’ve been using these since I was a kid and they are great. I saw another poster mention they thought 3m had changed the foam, but that hasn’t been my experience. These are just like the very first ones I used 20 years ago. These are the only ear plugs I can wear for 12+ hours with no discomfort. They’re technically single use, but I get a few uses out of the ones I wear around the house. In my experience, they get dirty before the foam stops working. I used them for many years in a loud work setting and yearly hearing tests proved they work for hearing protection.I prefer the individually wrapped ear plugs because they last a long time in storage. And a box lasts me a long time. I found some in a flight bag from 15 years ago and they were just like new. The same 3m ear plugs that come loose in the envelope or loose in the box can kind of dry out over time and they don’t squish as easily. The texture definitely changes when they’ve been exposed to air for a long time. I think those are better for work environments where the boxes are being replaced quickly. Definitely not for the average at-home user.

I need ear plugs to sleep. I don't need total silence, but I like ear plugs that make everything "muffled" and quiet. I've tried countless earplugs but so many leave my ears feeling incredibly sore after just a couple hours, making it very difficult to sleep.After much research, I took a chance on these earplugs and I've finally found the ones that work perfectly for me throughout the entire night. I can sleep with these earplugs for many hours with no soreness in my ears.Please note these ear plugs do not block ALL noise. I can still hear noise through the plugs and if someone is talking loud enough, I can understand them. Otherwise they do a great job of reducing noise overall and help me fall asleep.On a final note, I love that these come in individual plastic wrappers. It helps keep them clean but also prevents early deterioration of the plugs themselves. I can use one set of plugs for about a week before I replace them with a new pair.If you've suffered with sore ears from other plugs, I recommend giving these ones a try!

These ear plugs are easy to use and remove and they work great.

I cannot wear those tapered earplugs because I have very small ear canals . So I have always purchased this foam style that is not tapered. The brand I used to buy changed the coating on the est plugs so that they fall out easily. When I found these I was ecstatic because I use them when I go to sleep. Great product.

I got hooked on this product after it was provided to me at a hotel.I used to use the triangular type, but I would wake up with pain deep in my ears, and it was uncomfortable to wear. This one may look painful at first, but I don’t feel any discomfort and can wear it all night without any issues.The downside is that it takes time to return to its original shape. I recommend always having a spare on hand and alternating them every three days.

I love these and can’t sleep without them.

The headline says it all. I have for years used the 3M E-A-R Classic 312-1201 ear plugs and I find that those work far better, even with days and days of repeated use. I use them primarily for sleeping and blocking out (or at least reducing/muffling) sounds. I stretched a 30-pack out over 3 years, using them daily. I finally bought this 200-pack.

Two hundred pairs of individually packaged earplugs. Not the most environmentally friendly purchase but I have used these nearly every night for 18 years to sleep as well as to block out noise while studying or working. The individual packaging makes it convenient to pop these in a purse or pocket so I have a pair available at all times. I've used other pairs that were in small paper packages that inevitably opened leaving the ear plugs dirty and squished. These plastic sleeves open only rarely and only after many months of riding around in my purse or backpack.They are on the thicker side as far as earplugs go, but that means that they block the ambient noises much better than the smaller smoother T shaped earplugs. Do they block out the noise 100%? No. But if I'm quietly taking a test then it will block out all the breathing and muttering around me. If I'm working and there are people chatting around me, it dulls the voices to about 20-30% which does allow me to generally hear if people speak directly to me (though they typically have to jostle me to get my attention first).There is a softer finished end and a slightly more leathery finished end with cushioning in the middle. When I use these earplugs I roll the softer end into a point and put it directly in my ear canal. The foam expands and blocks the noises. I have friends who place these earplugs perpendicular to their ear canal and complain that they don't block the noise fully. Don't be afraid to put these in your ear canal - they won't be able to go in far enough to hit your eardrum/cause damage.