Hearing protection headphones with Bluetooth protects the ears from extremely loud and potentially dangerous volumes of sound. However, it gives you the opportunity to safely listen to the radio or music while working! The hearing protection is very important if you work with crafts, industry or even at home.
You may buy an ordinary hearing protection without bluetooth or radio. But being able to listen to music or radio while working will bring much more joy to the activity. A Bluetooth hearing protection makes it possible to connect your mobile device, tablet or laptop so you can play your favourite music, radio stations or podcasts. In this article, our experts have tested hearing protection and found the best products in the market. In addition, we also provide you with a complete purchase guide for choosing the right hearing protection.
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Bluetooth Hearing Protection Headphones Buying Guide
We distinguish between 4 different types of hearing protection: hearing protection with microphone, radio, bluetooth and for helmet. Some products are equipped with all functions, while others only contain some.
Which type you may need will depend primarily on the work situations in which you need to use the hearing protection. If you work in an environment where you need to talk on the phone while working, then your only option is to get a hearing protection with a microphone. Unfortunately, this type will cost you the most as the microphone-equipped sets with Bluetooth and radio options usually are the highest in price. If, on the other hand, you work in a workplace where you do not need the hearing protection as often, there are much cheaper models in the market.
Besides the work environment, you also need to think about how much you are actually going to use the hearing protection. If you plan to use it for 1 hour a day, you can probably settle for a cheaper model. If you plan on using it for 5 hours a day or more, you should definitely invest in a more expensive model that ensures high comfort and safety.
Another thing to consider is the noise level at the workplace. If you work in a relatively loud space all day, invest in a high-quality hearing protection headphones that can remove certain harmful frequencies. If you work somewhere with a more moderate noise level, you can probably settle for a cheaper set.
Last but not least, it is important to decide what functions you would prefer to have in your protective headphones. Would you like to be able to listen to the radio? Do you need the option to connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth? Does your hearing protection need to be attachable to your work helmet? It’s something you need to think about before making a purchase. Let us take a closer look at different types of hearing protection:
Hearing protection headphones with microphone
As mentioned earlier, this normally is the most expensive hearing protection. Microphone ear protectors are perfect for those who want to be able to receive calls while at work. When you receive a call, the hearing protection will play a ringtone. You just press a button that is placed on the ear cup. You can then choose to receive or reject the call. The latest hearing protection sets will automatically stop music streaming and lower the radio during incoming calls. But the ear cups will never completely shut off the sound. For security reasons, you will always be able to hear some of the outside noise. When your call ends, music streaming or the radio is automatically continued.
Hearing protection headphones with radio
A hearing protection with radio is often an intermediate solution. It usually sits in the middle in the market in terms of the price. If you do not need to be able to communicate when at work, a hearing protection with radio is a good choice. There are both products with FM radio and DAB radio. We think DAB radio is the best solution because it is easier to use and it contains several channels. On the other hand, FM radio can sometimes offer a better coverage. This type of hearing protection is often equipped with an AUX input, where you can connect a mobile or MP3 player. Just bear in mind that a cable hanging next to you can quickly become annoying to run around with while working. If you plan to connect your mobile, you should buy a hearing protection with Bluetooth.
Hearing protection headphones with bluetooth
The most popular choice is to buy a hearing protection with Bluetooth. This type usually also contains a radio function. But the advantage of Bluetooth is that you can connect your own mobile phone. You will quickly appreciate the ability to put your favourite Spotify playlist on and take a break from that Danish chart pop and advertising. And let’s not forget about the option to play podcasts or audio books through your mobile. Usually, a hearing protection with Bluetooth will have a range of up to 10 meters for your device. A hearing protection with Bluetooth is also no more expensive than a hearing protection with radio. This means that you will actually get more functions for the same price.
Hearing protection for helmet
As the name suggests, this type of hearing protection is attachable to a helmet. If you work somewhere where you need to wear a work helmet, you should buy a hearing protection for the helmet. It is also very easy to mount the ear cups on the helmet. The vast majority of hearing protection headphones for helmets have a built-in radio. It is obviously an advantage.
Price
Roughly speaking, the prices vary between 75 USD and can cost as much as 600 USD. However, buying a hearing protection for 75 USD will get you just that – hearing protection with no features. It will not have a built-in radio or Bluetooth, for example. But as soon as we approach the 150 USD zone, we may be able to get decent ear protectors with radio. If you want one with Bluetooth, you will have to give away at least 300 USD. The best Bluetooth hearing protection sets cost between 450 USD and 600 USD. It may seem like a lot of money, but in the long run that money is well spent. Also keep in mind that the quality comes with price. A hearing protection for 600 USD will last much longer than the one for 100 USD, for instance.
Brands
In our test, we quickly found our favourite brands. These brands are known for making the best hearing protection. Let’s take a closer look at them:
Peltor hearing protection with bluetooth
Peltor is a Swedish brand that was established in 1950 in a town of Varnamo. The company specializes in head, eyes and hearing protection. They mainly sell their products to the industry while also making military equipment. Today, Peltor is owned by a huge American company called 3M. It is evident that Peltor took its time to develop their high-quality products. Peltor was clearly one of the best brands we tested.
Zekler ear protection with bluetooth
Zekler is a fairly new brand, which quickly grew in popularity over the years. The brand was established in 2002 and is owned by the Swedish conglomerate Bergman & Beving. The company also specializes in head, eyes and hearing protection. We feel that Zekler offers the best hearing protection with Bluetooth. Their 412RDB model is in our opinion the best hearing protection on the market.
Bilsom has actually changed its name to Howard Leight. They make trully excellent products. However, they do not have ear protector models with Bluetooth – they only sell radio ear protectors. It’s one of our favourite brands because the quality is exclusively high. So if you don’t need Bluetooth, we recommend you to get a Howard Leight product.
