A common reason people buy the Loop Quiet 2: a partner snoring louder than usual, and foam earplugs leaving sore ear canals. The pitch is reusable silicone, made for sleep, comfortable enough to wear all night, for about $24. We haven’t worn a pair ourselves, so this is built from Loop’s specs and the patterns in owner reviews.

They’re strongest against the kind of noise they’re made for: snoring, a dishwasher running, a distant TV. The 24 dB rating holds up in owner reports, and people with snoring partners regularly say the snoring fades into the background. That alone is worth the price for a lot of buyers.

Where they fall short is sharper, higher pitched noise. Owners mention early garbage trucks and crying babies still getting through. The Quiet 2 takes the bass and middle out of ambient sound but lets the alarming stuff through, which is arguably a safety feature. If you live somewhere loud and busy, these alone might not be enough.

Fit is the other thing to know. They come with 4 ear tip sizes (XS, S, M, L) and you should try a couple before deciding if they work for you. Plenty of owners end up with different sizes in each ear, since ear canals often aren’t symmetrical. Once the fit is right, most reviews say they’re easy to forget about.