Passive EarMuffs vs. Active Ear Muffs

What are Passive Ear Muffs?

Passive ear muffs use physical materials to reduce ambient noise, without any electronic components. They are simpler and more affordable. Generally the passive ear muffs are the most basic and oldest way of protecting your ears. it provides better hearing protection as a rule of thumb although some devices are always better than others therefore not always. 

What are Active Ear Muffs?

Active ear muffs use electronic technology to reduce ambient noise. They include microphones and smart systems that neutralize noise by creating an opposing sound wave. A good active ear-muffs would let you communicate with people around you, let you hear the environment better in a way no passive ear muffs would enable. it will screen the human voices in and leave outside the gunshot noises and other load hazards. 

Pros and Cons of Each Type:

Passive Ear Muffs: Durable, no need for charging or batteries, less expensive.

Active EarMuffs: More effective at reducing noise, suitable for environments with varying noise levels, more expensive and require charging.