Loop Earplugs Quiet 2

£19.95

In a loud and busy world, being able to find a moment of peace and serenity can be a real struggle. I personally need quiet to focus, and so when I’m trying to work, that quiet time is essential to stay productive. However, in a busy office, quiet time is hard to come by, especially with the coffee machine or kettle going, the radio on and general chatter. I often find I can get super distracted, and so when I got the chance to test out the Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs, I knew I had to jump on it.

The Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs are designed for deep focus, sleep and creating a calming zone by muffling unwanted outside noise and allowing you to focus. The earplugs, which are made of soft-touch silicone, fit comfortably in your ears, creating your own little quiet bubble for yourself to think, sleep or just feel calmer – especially in noisy situations. To achieve the perfect fit, the earplugs come with 4 different size ear tips, which means you can get the perfect size for a snug fit to get a good seal, which helps the earplugs block outside noise.

I love the feel of the earplugs. The silicone makes them super comfy to wear for long periods, and the flexibility of this means they’re even ideal for sleeping as they don’t press into your ears, even when sleeping on your side. I personally love a nap, and the Quiet 2 earplugs have been brilliant for this, as they block out my housemates or traffic outside so I can get a little bit of sleep on a particularly busy day. However, even in the office, they’ve been brilliant as they just help you focus on what you’re doing by muffling outside noise with 24dB (SNR) noise reduction. However, I found they aren’t completely noise cancelling, which for me is a big plus as it means if someone calls my name, I can still hear them whilst at work, or I can still hear my alarm when using them for sleep. This means I can enjoy the peaceful bubble they create without feeling completely dislocated from the world around me.

One of my other favourite uses of the Quiet 2 earplugs is using them for moments when the world feels a little overwhelming. In loud settings such as crowds or whilst on the train, the chaos of the world around me can be a little too much – especially first thing in the morning. So I’ve been reaching for the Quiet 2’s more often to help find a moment of calm and practice a little mindfulness. I already know these are going to be coming with me on every trip this summer to zone out other people on the plane and through airports to make travelling feel a little calmer so I can arrive rested and not super anxious from a long day of travelling.

I tested out the lilac colourway, which looks super pretty in both the case and your ears. The earplugs came with their own little travel case, which can be attached to your keys, so you never have to worry about forgetting them when you need zen time on the go. The case is super small and sleek, and the closing click is super secure, so you never have to worry about the small earplugs falling out whilst on the go. My only wish was that the white case that comes with the lilac earplugs was in a matching lilac for an even more pretty look on my keys!

If you’ve been thinking about trying the Loop Quiet 2 Earplugs, I can’t recommend them enough. They’re affordable at around £20 and can be reused over and over for many years, with a quick clean. If you want to create a little zen bubble that blocks out excessive outside noise and helps you focus on your present moment, then the Quiet 2 is a particularly great choice – especially for naps!

Pros:

• Made from soft-touch silicone, which is super comfy to wear and ideal for sleeping
• Comes with 4 different ear tip sizes to get the perfect seal in your ear – essential for getting the most out of the noise reduction design
• Great for helping promote focus through a calming and quiet bubble muffled from outside noise (but not so noise-cancelling that you feel too removed from the moment)

Cons:

• My only con is that the travel case that comes with the purple pair is white. I would have loved it if the case matched the lovely lilac colour of the earplugs on the inside, like with other earplugs made by Loop for a more cohesive look