What do Loop’s decibel ratings actually mean?

The dB (or decibel) rating tells you how much quieter things get when you wear them. The higher the number, the more sound is reduced.

Dream reduces up to 27 dBs – the highest rating in the Loop lineup. That's what makes it perfect for sleep.

Compare that with Quiet, which reduces up to 24 dBs. Those extra decibels help Dream cut through snoring, traffic, or a restless partner so you actually stay asleep. Quiet’s rating suits lighter needs where you want calm, not silence: focus, study, or a quick nap.

Higher dB isn't "better"; it's about matching the rating to what you need reduced. For deep, uninterrupted sleep, Dream’s 27 dB reduction is just right.

For a full breakdown of each product's dB rating, read What level of sound reduction does Loop Earplugs offer?

Dream and Quiet are designed to reduce as much sound as possible. Experience and Engage are designed to let a quieter version of sound through – so music still sounds like music and voices stay clear. Their lower ratings are the point.

The rating is measured in a lab, with a perfect fit. In real life, how much reduction you get depends on wearing them correctly: the right ear tip size, inserted properly.