Loop Quiet 2 Reusable Noise-Reducing Earplugs 24dB Review (2026)

Who it fits

Loop Quiet 2 is aimed at travelers who want one pair of earplugs they can reuse night after night instead of digging through a bag of disposable foam pairs. People who sleep on planes, in shared hostel rooms, or in hotels facing a busy street are the core audience, since the silicone tips are designed to sit flush in the ear without poking out uncomfortably on a side sleeper. It also suits anyone who dislikes the tackiness or crumbly texture of foam plugs and prefers a smoother, washable material. Travelers who need the absolute maximum noise blocking for extremely loud environments, like engine rooms or concerts, are better served by higher-rated foam options.

Noise reduction and materials

The earplugs are rated at 24dB SNR, delivered through soft, flexible silicone rather than the compressible foam used in disposable plugs. Each set comes with four sizes of ear tips, extra small through large, with a medium tip pre-installed, so travelers can test fit before a long flight rather than being stuck with one size. Because the plugs are reusable and washable, they can be rinsed and dried between uses, which cuts down on the ongoing cost and waste of buying fresh foam plugs for every trip. The included carry case keeps the plugs and spare tips together in a bag or pocket instead of loose.

Fit and everyday use

Loop's flush-fit shape is the main design idea here: rather than a plug that sticks out of the ear canal, the Quiet 2 is built to sit level with the ear so lying on a pillow or airplane headrest does not push the plug in or force it out. A small ring built into each plug makes it easier to grip and remove with fingers, which matters at 2am when fumbling for an alarm. Because the tips come in multiple sizes, getting a proper seal takes a bit of trial and error on the first night, similar to finding the right fit with any earplug, foam or silicone.

How it compares

Against foam plugs like Mack's Ultra Soft, which are rated higher at 33dB SNR and top the same flight comfort roundup, Loop Quiet 2 trades some raw noise reduction for reusability and a less disposable feel over a long trip. Mack's foam plugs also cost less per pair but need replacing regularly since foam degrades and picks up debris. Compared with Loop's own higher-tier Quiet 2 Plus, which adds double tips and reaches 27dB, the standard Quiet 2 is the lower noise, lower price entry point in Loop's travel lineup, better suited to muffling ambient cabin hum than blocking out a snoring roommate entirely.

Bottom line

Pick Loop Quiet 2 if you travel often enough that reusable, washable earplugs make more sense than a fresh pack of foam every trip, and 24dB of reduction is enough to soften engine noise, chatter and street sounds. It is a solid everyday travel companion rather than a specialist tool for the loudest possible environments. Skip it if you need maximum noise blocking for a specific loud situation, or if you know you tend to lose small accessories, since the plugs and tips are compact enough to slip into bedding.

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