NoiseBudsX Review: $49 'Silent Earbuds' That Are Really Reusable Earplugs

Our verdict

No for most people, mainly on price. NoiseBudsX are reusable silicone earplugs with a small filter, not electronic earbuds, and that design can soften loud music or a noisy office well. But the page promises they "instantly block out all environment noise", which no earplug can do, and gives no noise reduction rating at all. Rated filtered earplugs from Loop cost about half as much. NoiseBudsX scores 3.3 out of 10, held back by overstated claims, no rating and a high price.

The short version

• What it is: passive triple-flange silicone earplugs with a filter and a key-ring case.
• Price: $49 for one pair on 6 October 2026, with a five-pack for $135 flagged as the best seller.
• Best trait: reusable, discreet plugs with no batteries.
• Biggest drawback: no decibel rating and a price about twice that of rated rivals.
• Our score: 3.3 out of 10.

Pros & cons

Filtered earplugs are a genuinely useful product, and the design pictured is a common, sensible one. The pros reflect that. The cons are about how NoiseBudsX are described and priced.

How it works

NoiseBudsX are soft silicone plugs with three ridges, called flanges, that seal the ear canal. A small filter in the stem lets some sound through, which is meant to keep voices and music clearer than a solid plug while lowering the volume. There are no electronics: no speaker, microphone, battery or Bluetooth. The noise reduction comes entirely from the seal.

1. 01

   Choose the fit

   Step 1: Roll your ear gently up and back and push the flanged tip into the ear canal until it seals, with the stem pointing out.

2. 02

   Let the seal and filter work

   Step 2: The silicone flanges block the ear canal, and a small filter lets some sound through so voices stay clearer than with foam plugs.

3. 03

   Remove and store

   Step 3: Twist them out slowly to break the seal, wipe them clean and keep them in the case.

The page title calls them a "hearing protector", "effective noise blocking technology" and "complete silence quality earbuds". The six bullets promise to "instantly block out all environment noise", help you concentrate on work or meditation, protect your ears at loud parties, "block out easily heavy machinery noises", give an "invisible" ergonomic fit and suit "everyone, no limitations".

Earbuds or earplugs?

"Earbuds" usually means wireless headphones. NoiseBudsX do not play sound. If you want music plus quiet, you need noise-cancelling earbuds, a different and pricier product. Our SpatialSound Edge review covers wireless earbuds sold through the same checkout.

Sizes

The page does not mention sizes. Many flanged plugs come in one size, which fits some ear canals poorly. A poor seal means much less noise reduction.

Who it's for

NoiseBudsX suit people who want to soften noise rather than block it: concert-goers, clubbers, travellers and open-office workers. They do not suit anyone who needs certified protection for work, shooting or power tools, and they are not headphones. Our ActivBeat 2.0 review covers sport earbuds if music is what you need.

• Concert-goers and clubbers who want to soften volume while hearing the music
• Light sleepers and open-office workers who want quieter surroundings
• Travellers who want reusable earplugs for flights

Concert and club goers

Filtered plugs lower the volume while keeping music recognisable, which helps protect hearing at loud gigs.

Open-office workers

Plugs can take the edge off chatter, though they will not create silence.

Travellers

Reusable plugs can make flights and trains more restful.

Light sleepers

Some people sleep well with flanged plugs. Side sleepers may find the stems press on the ear.

Who should skip it

Skip NoiseBudsX if you need rated hearing protection for work, shooting or heavy tools, if you want something that plays music, or if you want to see a decibel rating before paying.

• Anyone who needs certified hearing protection for machinery, shooting or work
• People expecting electronic noise-cancelling earbuds that play music
• Buyers who want a stated decibel rating before paying $49

Do NoiseBudsX really block out all noise?

No earplug blocks all noise. Well-fitted earplugs reduce sound by a number of decibels, and loud sounds still reach the inner ear through the bones of the skull. NoiseBudsX's page gives no noise reduction rating (NRR in the US, SNR in Europe), so you cannot tell how much they reduce. Fit matters more than the label.

Why ratings matter

Hearing protectors sold for work carry an NRR or SNR measured in a lab. Real-world protection is usually lower: NIOSH recommends derating the NRR to estimate what users actually get, keeping only about 30% of the label value for pre-moulded plugs like these. With no label at all, you have nothing to start from.

What this means for you: for work or shooting, choose protection with a stated rating.

"Block out easily heavy machinery noises"

Noise from heavy machinery can damage hearing over time. Protection needs to be rated and fitted properly, and workplaces have rules for it.

What to do: at work, use the protection your employer provides or one with a stated NRR or SNR.

"Protect your ears from loud noise in parties"

Filtered earplugs are a good idea at loud events. Any reasonable plug that fits well will lower your exposure.

"Invisible earbuds"

The clear or smoky plugs are discreet, but the stems sit at the ear opening and are visible up close.

How much do NoiseBudsX cost, and what do the add-ons add?

On 6 October 2026, one pair of NoiseBudsX cost $49, with the five-pack at $135 flagged as the best seller. The checkout offered a "high-noise filter" upgrade for $7, an aluminium carrying case for $14, a USB car adapter for $4 and a 3-year warranty for $9. The main photo already shows a key-ring case, so ask what comes in the box before adding one.

NoiseBudsX price and bundles

Prices are in US dollars as listed on 6 October 2026. You can check today's packages on the NoiseBudsX order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

High-noise filter

For $7, a "super silent high-noise filter upgrade". The image shows smoky grey plugs with a filter visible in the base. No decibel figure is given for the standard or upgraded filter.

Aluminium carrying case

For $14, a grey aluminium case with a key ring. The main product photo already shows a black case of the same shape, so the add-on may only change the colour or material.

Car adapter and warranty

A $4 USB car adapter has nothing to do with earplugs; skip it. A 3-year warranty for $9 on silicone plugs is hard to justify.

Who sells it

The order page names G Com Pte Ltd at 137 Market Street in Singapore, with the email support@g63com.com and a phone number. The footer gives the country as Hong Kong. The page code says charges appear on your card statement as perfectchoicebase.com.

Are NoiseBudsX better than Loop earplugs or foam plugs?

No. Loop Quiet 2 costs about half as much and states its noise reduction. Loop listed Quiet 2 at $24.95 in the US with a 24 dB SNR and several tip sizes. Foam earplugs cost a few cents a pair and often block more noise when rolled and fitted well. Musicians' earplugs with flat filters suit concerts best.

NoiseBudsX vs Loop Quiet 2

Loop's Quiet 2 page lists the price, the 24 dB rating and the ear tip sizes. That is the clearest case where a rival wins.

NoiseBudsX vs foam earplugs

Foam plugs are cheap and effective but disposable and can muffle voices. Filtered plugs sound more natural.

NoiseBudsX vs noise-cancelling earbuds

If you want to play music or podcasts, earbuds with active noise cancellation are the right category. Our SafeSleeve Air-Tube Headphones review covers wired earbuds, and our Talky AI Buds review covers translation earbuds.

If you prefer reusable filtered plugs and accept the price, you can see today's bundles on the NoiseBudsX offer page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Are NoiseBudsX legit, and what should you check before buying?

NoiseBudsX are a real product from a named seller, and earplugs should arrive if you order. Before buying, ask for the noise rating and what is in the box, switch from the five-pack, skip the add-ons and note the card statement name.

Ask for the rating

What to do: email support@g63com.com and ask for the NRR or SNR, the tip sizes and whether the case is included. Keep the reply.

Check the selected bundle

The five-pack for $135 is flagged as the best seller in the page code. What to do: change the order to one pair.

Card statement name and memberships

The charge appears as perfectchoicebase.com. Pages on this checkout have also carried text for a "Gadget Discount Club" membership that is free for 30 days and then billed. What to do: read every checkbox and post-payment page.

Refunds and returns

The page code offers a 30-day guarantee for a full refund or replacement, less shipping and handling. The terms we recorded on 4 October 2026 focus on defective goods, which can be returned within two years once you have a returns number, with return postage at your cost. Used earplugs may be hard to return for hygiene reasons.

How to buy NoiseBudsX the smart way

1. Ask support for the rating and what is in the box.
2. Open the NoiseBudsX order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab) and select your country.
3. Change the five-pack to one pair.
4. Leave the add-ons, car adapter and warranty unticked.
5. Note the card statement name, perfectchoicebase.com.

How did we score NoiseBudsX?

NoiseBudsX scores 3.3 out of 10: claim accuracy 0.4, build durability 1.0, price competitiveness 0.3, usability 1.2 and owner satisfaction 0.4, each out of 2. The flanged, filtered design is sensible and reusable. The score falls on "earbuds" wording for earplugs, the impossible "block out all noise" claim, no rating, a price about twice a rated rival's and add-ons for a filter and case.

How the score breaks down

We use the five criteria on our how we test page, each out of 2.

What owners say

We found no Trustpilot profile for the gadgetxaura.com store and no retailer reviews for NoiseBudsX by that name. Owners of similar flanged filtered earplugs on large retail sites tend to like the clearer sound at concerts, and complain about plugs that do not seal in small ears, discomfort when sleeping on the side and less quiet than foam.

What we did, and did not, do

Nobody on our team has used NoiseBudsX. We read the offer page our link opens and its page code on 6 October 2026, along with Loop's Quiet 2 page, NIOSH derating guidance and the pages that rank for NoiseBudsX. The refund and returns terms are as we recorded them from the site's terms page on 4 October 2026.

How to use NoiseBudsX for a good seal

Reach over your head, pull the top of your ear up and back, and push the plug in with a slight twist until it seals and your own voice sounds muffled. A good seal matters more than any filter. Clean the plugs after use, keep them in the case, and replace them if the silicone hardens or the filter clogs.

1. Wash your hands. Clean hands, clean ears.
2. Pull the ear up and back. This straightens the canal.
3. Insert with a twist. Until the flanges seal.
4. Check the seal. Your voice should sound deeper.
5. Remove slowly. Twist to break the seal.
6. Clean after use. Mild soap and water, then dry.
7. Store in the case. Away from heat and lint.

If they will not seal

The single size may not suit your ears. Loop and others sell several tip sizes; foam plugs fit almost anyone.

Earwax and ear health

Do not push plugs in hard or share them. If your ears feel blocked or sore, stop and see a doctor or pharmacist.

What else do people ask about filtered earplugs?

Most questions are about concerts, sleep and how long plugs last. Filtered plugs suit concerts best, foam is often better for sleep, and reusable silicone usually lasts months with care. Browse our audio reviews for headphones and earbuds.

Are filtered earplugs good for concerts?

Yes. They lower the volume while keeping music clearer than foam.

What earplugs are best for sleeping?

Soft foam or low-profile silicone, especially for side sleepers.

How long do reusable earplugs last?

Often several months. Replace them if they harden, crack or stop sealing.

Do earplugs cause ear infections?

They can if dirty or shared. Keep them clean and dry.

Frequently asked questions