HEAD-TO-HEAD · UPDATED 2026-07-03 · TESTED 42 NIGHTS
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs vs Howard Leight MAX-Lite Foam Earplugs
Hands-on testing, dimension-by-dimension verdicts, and honest deal breakers. Total cost of ownership over 3 years included.
Mack's
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs
$24.99
Howard Leight
Howard Leight MAX-Lite Foam Earplugs
$34.64
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Six-dimension score
How they compare across every dimension
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs
Howard Leight MAX-Lite Foam Earplugs
Sleep tracking0·0
Battery0·0
Comfort7·8
App + UX0·0
Value9·8
Insights0·0
Our pick · overall
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs
Wins on editor score (8.6/10 vs 8.5/10) and long-term value. Best for: Maximum noise blocking on a budget.
$24.99vs $34.64
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Mack's Ultra | Howard Leight |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | $24.99wins | $34.64 |
| MSRP | $29.99wins | $39.99 |
| Editor score | 8.6/10wins | 8.5/10 |
| User rating | 4.7 (514) | 4.7 (2,786) |
| Subscription | None | None |
| Editor tested | 21 nights | 21 nights |
Where to buy
Best prices right now
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs
Mack's
$24.99
Howard Leight MAX-Lite Foam Earplugs
Howard Leight
$34.64
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