5 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for Construction
Updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Protect your hearing while you work with these noise-reducing headsets.
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ProCase Noise Reduction Ear Muffs
If you’re looking for serious noise-canceling capabilities and you don’t care about listening to music while you work, then these are the headphones for you. Because they’re not made to play music, ProCase Noise Reduction Ear Muffs focus on two things: noise elimination and comfort.
The cup exteriors are made with solid ABS-shell and noise dampening foam that provides an NRR 28 dB rating, the best of all the headphones on this list. On the comfort side, the ergonomic headband and adjustable ear muffs allow for a snug fit on almost any size head.
3M WorkTunes
3M WorkTunes are a simple, straightforward headset— and that’s what makes them so great.
Bluetooth connectivity makes it easy to stream whatever you want from your smart device, and the built-in rechargeable battery stores more than enough power to make it through a full work day. There’s also an integrated microphone so you can take phone calls through the headset without removing your hearing protection.
ISOtunes LINK
ISOtunes has been making durable, jobsite-ready headsets since the company launched in 2016, but ISOtunes LINK are their first Bluetooth-enabled earmuff-style headphones.
First and foremost, they’re made to be comfortable, with large memory foam cushions on either ear and a ventilated headband. But that comfort doesn’t come at the cost of safety. ISOtunes LINK headphones offer OSHA-complaint hearing protection that reduces damaging noise by up to 25dB.
3M Peltor Ear Muffs
Working at a jobsite that requires hard hats? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered … or 3M does, at least.
These 3M Peltor Ear Muffs are designed to clip onto the side of a hard hat and provide wearers with a 25dB noise reduction rating (NRR). They also come with replaceable cushions and inserts so you can stay clean and hygienic no matter how grimy things get on the job.
ISOtunes PRO 2.0
If you’re not a fan of over-the-ear headphones but still want to protect your hearing and listen to tunes while you work, check out the ISOtunes PRO 2.0.
They’re designed like sports headphones, with a sturdy band connecting the two earbuds and ear hooks that keep them secure on either side of your head. With more than 16 hours of battery life and IP67 dust, sweat, and water resistance, ISOTunes PRO 2.0 are built to make it through even the longest workdays.
Originally Published: April 01, 2021
