Description
Howard Leight Quiet QD1 is a bell Vinyl ear plug, uncorded. NRR 26 dB, SNR 28 dB. Box of 200. Sold by the box. Part of the Quiet series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Howard Leight QD1 specifications
| Item | PIP data |
|---|---|
| Part number | QD1 |
| Series | Quiet |
| PIP description | Bell Shape Reusable PVC Ear Plugs - NRR 26 |
| Type | Uncorded earplug |
| NRR | 26 |
| SNR | 28 |
| Hearing Protection Style | Uncorded |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Plug Material | Vinyl |
| Shape | Bell |
| Box Count | 200 |
| Color | Orange |
| Packaging | Bulk Boxed |
| Case pack | 1000 pair |
| Country of origin | United States |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP specification sheet QD1.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by PIP |
|---|---|
| NRR (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974) | 26 dB noise reduction rating as published by PIP; the label value is a laboratory figure and the protection in use depends on fit |
| SNR (EN 352) | 28 dB single number rating |
| CSA Z94.2 hearing protection devices | Class AL |
| EN 352 | EN 352-2: Earplugs |
| TAA (Trade Agreements Act) | Meets the Trade Agreements Act, as PIP lists it |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP, "Ear Muffs" brochure (May 2023, page 1: What is NRR?); Howard Leight, "Hearing Conservation Guide" (2025, pages 4–8). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Patented no-roll design is easy to handle and fit
- Contoured bell shape provides a close fit in the ear canal
- Integrated stem makes insertion quick and easy
- Supplied in pairs in a practical plastic storage case
- Available band option prevents ear pods from contacting contaminated surfaces, and includes pair of replacement pods
- NRR 26dB (27dB banded)
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026, PIP feature list for style QD1, verbatim.
Related Howard Leight part numbers
| Part number | Item | Key rating | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| HL400-QD30-AM | Quiet HL400-QD30-AM Ear Plug Dispensers, Prefilled, NRR 26 | NRR 26 | Case |
| QB100HYG | Quiet QB100HYG Ear Plug Accessories, Replacement Pods for QB1HYG | — | Case |
| QD-1-DS | Quiet QD-1-DS Ear Plugs, NRR 26, Uncorded, Dispenser Refill | NRR 26 | Case |
| QD30-REFILL | Quiet QD30-REFILL Ear Plugs, NRR 26, Corded, Dispenser Refill | NRR 26 | Case |
Other Howard Leight versions of this item
These part numbers were sold on this page before; each now has its own page with its own price and sizes.
| Part number | Item | Color / version | Key rating | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QD30 | Quiet QD30 Ear Plugs, NRR 26, Corded | Orange | NRR 26 | Box |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; Nov 1 2026 PIP price list. Each part number links to its own page.
Howard Leight QD1 questions
What is the QD1 made of? Vinyl, bell shape, as PIP lists it.
What is the NRR of the QD1? NRR 26 dB (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974), as PIP publishes it; SNR 28 dB under EN 352.
Is the QD1 corded? Uncorded earplug, None; Vinyl cord, as PIP lists it.
Where is the QD1 made? United States, as PIP lists the country of origin.
How many pairs come in a box? 200 pairs to the box; 1000 pair to a case, as PIP packs it.
Guides: what NRR means · how to insert ear plugs · reusable vs disposable · when hearing protection is required · NRR vs SNR · Howard Leight ear plugs compared · every ear plug and ear muff by NRR.
Manufacturer item number: QD1. Spec sheet: PIP specification sheet (PDF).
Quiet® earplugs are ideal for environments where employees can retain and store earplugs for reuse over time, reducing waste and saving money. The patented no-roll design is easy to handle and fit, and the contoured bell shape gives a close fit in the ear canal.
- Corded version keeps the pair together around the neck between uses
- NRR 26 dB
Sold by the box
One box holds 100 pairs. The price shown is for the full box; quantity 1 = 1 box (100 pairs).
