3M WorkTunes Connect, Bluetooth Ear Defenders Wireless, 90543EC1, Hearing Protector Earmuffs, Connect your Mobile Phone, 30+ hours battery life, Rechargeable, (94-105 dB), Black, 4.02x7.44x5.91

These are great. They aren’t high in sound quality but you really do notice the level of protection while wearing them. They aren’t super loud but the idea is to protect your hearing. They’re super easy to connect to your phone and one simple button operates all its functions to power on and off then to play and skip tracks. My only issue is volume control as you’ll need your Bluetooth device to adjust it. They fit snugly but not too tight so they can be worn a long time for multiple different tasks. However they do get real cosy on a warmer day so taking them off for a few minutes every now and then is a must to allow some airflow. As it’s only a Bluetooth connection they have no built in radio but a radio app can be played over Bluetooth. Honestly if they had a volume up and down button I’d be even more impressed with their design.

Normal feel any defenders have, top band is adequate but could do with a comfort band option or add on but like any defenders the top band is never great and these are high end so no complaints. Full Bluetooth volume is not over high and essential as these are designed for the work place so you shouldn't be 'Blasting' music anyway.Surprised to see an old micro usb for charging and not the normal USB-C, however I have a quick release micro usb charging cable and as I will be charging these every few days (battery life is very good) this will save on wear & tear on the port.Over all I am very pleased with these Bluetooth ear-defenders and the built in mic means you never need to take them off. Sound quality is very good and has deep bass as long as you set this via your phones equaliser. Build quality is as expected for a £80 and i would happily recommend these to work colleagues.

Bought these not knowing what to expect given the price was so low compared to others, but they really are great.First impression was that they were very quiet- but given the level of outside sound that is cut out, they don't need to be any louder.Sound quality isn't on a level with high-end headhones but again, for the price no complaints.Battery will last for days on low-medium volume, even if on all day.My job requires hard hat to be worn at all times, I was trying to find a set of BT defenders that could be helmet mounted- the options are very few and very expensive. My solution was to buy these along with a cheap set of helmet mounted Peltor defenders and then swap the helmet fittings over to the BT set. It worked perfectly, cable was just the right length.Using the redundant headband I was also able to rebuild the Peltor defenders as a standard set.Highly recomend.

The headphones are more than enough for use in a very loud work environment where you need mandatory ear protection, they do of course meet all relevant safety standards for the UK & EU as well. In use, they offer what appears to be an open air system where you are able to hear ambient sounds, warning sirens as well as colleagues that are alerting you.For those that are using them discretely I noted that the blue LED on the side is only active upon power up/down and pairing, it does not flash or draw attention to the wearer of the ear defenders whilst in use, the worktunes logo is blacked out on the headband.The charging can be a bit of a hit or miss affair, as the headphones often think they are fully charged, to then only show 80% via the phone or Bluetooth device. All you need to do is remove the charging plug and start the charging cycle again for it to reach 100%. Battery life is very good and will give you around thirty-five to 40 hours of playback (dependent upon the volume level). There seems to be natural parasitic drain if left unused for a few days, and I would advise charging as and when you need them to top up the battery. The internal voice prompts are quite useful when using them to inform you of power level, pairing status.Sound quality is not bad to be honest, it offers a little bass, mid-tones with a slight lack of highs but the clarity is good on most genres of music and spoken audio is excellent as in podcasts, live streams. Remember, these are ear protectors first and foremost, so the volume level will not go above a set threshold whereby it would become dangerous to your hearing and or your ability to function correctly.

Best ear defenders I’ve used by far. Got tired of swapping between my old ear defenders and air pods. I’ve been wearing them on a table saw and a router table all day, I could hardly hear the equipment with them on and being able to listen to my music too is fantastic. Apparently I can answer phone with them too. Very comfortable to wear, can’t comment on longevity after one day.

These seem to provide decent hearing protection, and I found the audio quality acceptable given these are defenders and not audiophile headphones.They are a bit heavy/tight on the ears and I may invest in the gel pads. My three main gripes are:1. The advertised calling function with inbuilt microphones only works in Bluetooth mode. If you connect them via 3.5mm cable, the microphone isn't supported (now confirmed by 3M tech support). This is despite the instruction manual referring to 4 pole TRRS being supported. As I wanted to used them for conference calls from a work laptop with Bluetooth disabled this is a letdown.2. The Bluetooth only supports one paired device, so if you do need to use them with more than one device you will be constantly having to re-pair as if it's a new device each time. Most headphones or buds support multiple pairings.3. Mini-USB charging. I'm sorry but it's 2024 so anything sold these days with anything other than USB-C is instantly going to lose an additional star.

Took the plunge on buying these as the reviews were favourable. I'm delighted to say that they are excellent. Comfy, good noise isolation, great sound quality & easy connection to Bluetooth devices. Now I can isolate the din from the lawnmower, power tools or just the outside world & listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks etc. Top buy from an established, quality brand.