Description
Howard Leight Quiet QD30 is a bell Vinyl ear plug, corded. NRR 26 dB, SNR 28 dB. Box of 100. Vinyl cord. Sold by the box of 100 pairs. Part of the Quiet series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Howard Leight QD30 specifications
| Item | PIP data |
|---|---|
| Part number | QD30 |
| Series | Quiet |
| PIP description | Bell Shape Reusable PVC Corded Ear Plugs - NRR 26 |
| Type | Corded earplug |
| NRR | 26 |
| SNR | 28 |
| Hearing Protection Style | Corded |
| Material | Vinyl |
| Plug Material | Vinyl |
| Shape | Bell |
| Cord | Vinyl |
| Box Count | 100 |
| Color | Orange |
| Packaging | Bulk Boxed |
| Case pack | 1000 each |
| Country of origin | United States |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP specification sheet QD30; Nov 1 2026 PIP price list.
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 QD30, 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 |
| QD1 | Quiet QD1 Ear Plugs, NRR 26, Uncorded | NRR 26 | Box |
| QD30-REFILL | Quiet QD30-REFILL Ear Plugs, NRR 26, Corded, Dispenser Refill | NRR 26 | Case |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; Nov 1 2026 PIP price list. Each part number links to its own page.
Howard Leight QD30 questions
What is the QD30 made of? Vinyl, bell shape, as PIP lists it.
What is the NRR of the QD30? NRR 26 dB (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974), as PIP publishes it; SNR 28 dB under EN 352.
Is the QD30 corded? Corded earplug, Vinyl cord, as PIP lists it.
Where is the QD30 made? United States, as PIP lists the country of origin.
How many pairs come in a box? 100 pairs to the box; 1000 each 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: QD30. Spec sheet: PIP specification sheet (PDF).
