The dB (or decibel) rating tells you how much quieter things get when you wear them. The higher the number, the more sound is reduced.
Quiet reduces up to 24 dBs – enough to take the edge off without tuning the world out completely. That's what makes it right for focus, study, and everyday calm.
Compare that with Dream, which reduces up to 27 dBs. Those extra decibels help Dream cut through snoring, traffic, or a restless partner so you actually stay asleep. Quiet's lower rating keeps more in: you want a quieter environment, not a silent one.
Higher dB isn't "better", it's about matching the rating to what you need blocked. For staying focused without shutting down, Quiet's 24 dB rating is just right.
For a full breakdown of each product's dB rating, read What level of sound reduction does Loop Earplugs offer?
Dream and Quiet are designed to block as much sound as possible. Experience and Engage are designed to let a quieter version of sound through – so music still sounds like music and voices stay clear. Their lower ratings are the point.
The rating is measured in a lab, with a perfect fit. In real life, how much reduction you get depends on wearing them correctly: the right ear tip size, inserted properly.