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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
The FSL:
- GREAT value! You kidding me? $9 ??!
- Looks Great with metal rods and fabric bridge, soft padding on the under side.
- It grip harder than the 3M (see pictures comparison when I test them with a kitchen scale)
- Protection-wise (I don't care the dB numbers), it is noticeable better than the 3M but not huge.
- the ear piece - it is smooth, so it does make it un-comfy if you sweat a lot after hours.
- Why I'm returning the FSL: it's simply a little too tight for me and too bulky, I felt like having two giant balls on my ears. However it is a great Earmuffs in terms of noise reduction. Did I mention I paid $9 for it?!
3M Peltor X-Series:
- First I really like the Green, it's lighter, smaller, contemporary looking.
- it grips nicely, not too tight but well enough to reduce ambiance noise while I can still hear someone talking within 4-6 feet away.
- the ear-piece has a mat finish with some texture on them, so it's helps keeping the sweat away.
- Why I'm keeping this one: Don't get me wrong, the FSL is great but the 3M is lighter and better in terms of sweat-proof. It's not as tight so I can wear them for a long time. If you want the best protection, get the FSL. For what I'm doing, 3M work better for me. $12 is still a great deal.
I wanted a pair of Earmuffs for myself and my 3 years old when I'm working on the yard or using power tools. I was debating between the FSL and 3M since they both cost within my budget. So I ordered both of them to compare. I think they both serve different purpose and here's my report:
The FSL:
- GREAT value! You kidding me? $9 ??!
- Looks Great with metal rods and fabric bridge, soft padding on the under side.
- It grip harder than the 3M (see pictures comparison when I test them with a kitchen scale)
- Protection-wise (I don't care the dB numbers), it is noticeable better than the 3M but not huge.
- the ear piece - it is smooth, so it does make it un-comfy if you sweat a lot after hours.
- Why I'm returning the FSL: it's simply a little too tight for me and too bulky, I felt like having two giant balls on my ears. However it is a great Earmuffs in terms of noise reduction. Did I mention I paid $9 for it?!
3M Peltor X-Series:
- First I really like the Green, it's lighter, smaller, contemporary looking.
- it grips nicely, not too tight but well enough to reduce ambiance noise while I can still hear someone talking within 4-6 feet away.
- the ear-piece has a mat finish with some texture on them, so it's helps keeping the sweat away.
- Why I'm keeping this one: Don't get me wrong, the FSL is great but the 3M is lighter and better in terms of sweat-proof. It's not as tight so I can wear them for a long time. If you want the best protection, get the FSL. For what I'm doing, 3M work better for me. $12 is still a great deal.
The FSL:
- GREAT value! You kidding me? $9 ??!
- Looks Great with metal rods and fabric bridge, soft padding on the under side.
- It grip harder than the 3M (see pictures comparison when I test them with a kitchen scale)
- Protection-wise (I don't care the dB numbers), it is noticeable better than the 3M but not huge.
- the ear piece - it is smooth, so it does make it un-comfy if you sweat a lot after hours.
- Why I'm returning the FSL: it's simply a little too tight for me and too bulky, I felt like having two giant balls on my ears. However it is a great Earmuffs in terms of noise reduction. Did I mention I paid $9 for it?!
3M Peltor X-Series:
- First I really like the Green, it's lighter, smaller, contemporary looking.
- it grips nicely, not too tight but well enough to reduce ambiance noise while I can still hear someone talking within 4-6 feet away.
- the ear-piece has a mat finish with some texture on them, so it's helps keeping the sweat away.
- Why I'm keeping this one: Don't get me wrong, the FSL is great but the 3M is lighter and better in terms of sweat-proof. It's not as tight so I can wear them for a long time. If you want the best protection, get the FSL. For what I'm doing, 3M work better for me. $12 is still a great deal.
3M ($12) vs FSL ($9) - See Pictures, Both offer Great Value!
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
I wanted a pair of Earmuffs for myself and my 3 years old when I'm working on the yard or using power tools. I was debating between the FSL and 3M since they both cost within my budget. So I ordered both of them to compare. I think they both serve different purpose and here's my report:Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
The FSL:
- GREAT value! You kidding me? $9 ??!
- Looks Great with metal rods and fabric bridge, soft padding on the under side.
- It grip harder than the 3M (see pictures comparison when I test them with a kitchen scale)
- Protection-wise (I don't care the dB numbers), it is noticeable better than the 3M but not huge.
- the ear piece - it is smooth, so it does make it un-comfy if you sweat a lot after hours.
- Why I'm returning the FSL: it's simply a little too tight for me and too bulky, I felt like having two giant balls on my ears. However it is a great Earmuffs in terms of noise reduction. Did I mention I paid $9 for it?!
3M Peltor X-Series:
- First I really like the Green, it's lighter, smaller, contemporary looking.
- it grips nicely, not too tight but well enough to reduce ambiance noise while I can still hear someone talking within 4-6 feet away.
- the ear-piece has a mat finish with some texture on them, so it's helps keeping the sweat away.
- Why I'm keeping this one: Don't get me wrong, the FSL is great but the 3M is lighter and better in terms of sweat-proof. It's not as tight so I can wear them for a long time. If you want the best protection, get the FSL. For what I'm doing, 3M work better for me. $12 is still a great deal.
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