Customer reviews from 3m.com
3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Average customer rating
3.5
(113 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 113 reviews
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
10
1 Star
27
72%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
99)
Customer Reviews for 3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Customer Rating
5
Works very well!
on January 29, 2020
Posted by: Breck
from Monroe, IA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for an honest review. I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of these hearing protectors. They are quite comfortable and do an excellent job of blocking Out sound.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
1
Worked great until they broke
on February 14, 2022
Posted by: Moparman1989
from Albert Lea, MN
Loved these hearing protection muffs. They were comfortable and did a great job. Unfortunately what seems to be a common problem happened to me. The plastic cover that hold the metal wire broke. It has screws to remove and replace, but it seems like there are no replacement parts available.....
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PACE Social Care, February 15, 2022
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble! We would not expect this of the product. Please connect with our team at 1-800-537-2191 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CT and provide case #30594078. Thanks again, we look forward to your call!
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Customer Rating
3
Good features, uncomfortable headband.
on May 17, 2023
Posted by: Roger E
from Manassas, Virginia
Just bought this, and my initial impression is that the feature set is great, and the hearing protection seems like it will be great, but the headband is quite uncomfortable. It's not bad enough that I want to send it back, because I'm hoping that the noise reduction will be better than other sound-powered muffs that I have which all require earplugs as well when shooting long guns. (I have a set of unpowered Peltors which are my go-to muffs when I want comfort and protection - but they have no audio so my ability to hear what's going on around me is poor.). My fix on the headband: I cut out a patch of flexible closed-cell foam - it's from a bit of packing material - just a few mm thick. When I put this under the headband on by almost bald head it provides enough protection from the band that I think it will work. Likewise, when place the same patch inside of my hat (which has that little metal button on the inside that the band smashes down into my scalp when I put the headset on over the hat) it provides enough protection that I think it will work there as well. SO - hopefully peltor will get the hint and add a thin layer of padding - I think that's all it will take. I believe they are trying to design the muffs to work with hats which most of us probably use at the range and hunting; a good consideration, but they haven't gotten it right yet. For my part, I also think I'll get a hat w/out that metal button at the top (as many 'ballcap' style hats have).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, 3M Care Team, May 19, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to forward your comments. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.
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Customer Rating
4
Happy with noise reduction
on August 15, 2023
Posted by: Bobby tractor
I’ve had these for 8 months. Mostly shot trap, skeet etc but use for long guns also.
1-they suppress sound very well and I would buy them again
2-they could certainly be more comfortable.
3-there is a power plug in the one ear. Is this to recharge a rechargeable battery?
1-they suppress sound very well and I would buy them again
2-they could certainly be more comfortable.
3-there is a power plug in the one ear. Is this to recharge a rechargeable battery?
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
As good as it can’t be better: as per main functio
on February 5, 2024
Posted by: kostergios
from Athens Greece
Weekly used for the last 18 months, 3-600 9mm shots, in between other shooters. Cannot imagine what else/ more could earmuffs offer honestly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
2
Won't work with iPhone 16
on December 14, 2024
Posted by: wildad
This unit worked perfectly with my iPhone 13, I now have an iPhone 16 and I find it does not connect but it does cause the iPhone volume to increase dramatically. Apparently there is something different about the newest iPhone. Not happy.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, December 18, 2024
Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
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Customer Rating
1
Failure to charge
on January 11, 2025
Posted by: Dan 4570
from Wisconsin
Had the 500s for 4 years and only used them twice now they won’t charge at all right when I need them. I have an older pair of walkers that take 2 triple a Still work and I will never try a fancy peltor. Now I have to settle on the 25 year old peltor ultimate 10s.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, January 15, 2025
Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
1
Very weak plastic. Do not buy.
on March 26, 2025
Posted by: Iwishmypeltorswerentjunk
Very cheap and weak plastic. Broke where muff connects to headband rendering them useless because you can’t find replacement parts.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, March 26, 2025
Hello - Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. For parts and availability, please connect with our product support team directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm CT. Thank you!
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