Here’s how I’ve always dealt with noise.
All you need is a pair of noise-blocking earmuffs and a small Bluetooth earbud/headphone.
Finally, just put on the small Bluetooth earbuds and then put on the noise-cancelling earmuffs. It’s very simple.
On the left is a no-name earmuff I bought on AliExpress for about 50 HKD. On the right is the 3M X5A I got from Amazon for 303 HKD.
In my opinion, there isn’t a huge difference between the two. The X5A is a bit softer and more comfortable.
Noise isolation is also pretty similar — the X5A is slightly better.
Another thing: the X5A has a lot more interior space.
But even the no-name earmuff at around 50 HKD already has plenty of space, so this doesn’t give the X5A much of an advantage.
Even if you go with the X5A, I’d still recommend using a small earbud or a headphone without a tail — it’ll be much more comfortable.
A large Bluetooth headphone will work too, but it won’t be comfortable.
If you want a hassle-free choice, just get the 3M X5A.
If you go for a no-name brand, make sure it’s adjustable and fits your head snugly.
Also, the larger the outer shell of the earmuff, the better — because a larger shell means it can hold more foam, and that directly affects noise isolation.
