Customer reviews from 3m.com
3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Average customer rating
3.5
(116 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 116 reviews
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
10
1 Star
28
72%of customers recommend this product.
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73 out of
102)
Customer Reviews for 3M - Peltor Sport Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protector - Black
Customer Rating
2
Worthwhile until the hinge broke
on October 22, 2023
Posted by: oldvirgil
from Knoxville, Tennessee
Bought a couple of months ago, and initially very pleased but then had the hinges break where it connects to the ear phone. Trying to find ways to repair myself or ways to connect to customer service are onerous.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, 3M Care Team, October 23, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
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Customer Rating
1
Not so good for a 3M product
on March 14, 2025
Posted by: ziiin
I bought my Peltor almost a year ago a week ago I got it broken. The clip that holds the ear piece on the band brokes and I can not find on any online store a way to buy a new piece. Without it, it is impossible to use it. Please, send me a online store that I can buy this replacement piece.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, March 17, 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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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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Customer Rating
4
Great For Mowing
on April 9, 2018
Posted by: CapnVic
from Philadelphia
Use this in a public garden while operating mowers for hours on end. Works great. Love the bluetooth technology. All day comfort IF it's adjusted right.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Ear Magic
on December 7, 2018
Posted by: Doc Sparks
from Cincinnati, OH
I shoot about 500 rounds per week. I've have tried many different ear protection systems. The PELTOR brand (3M) has never let me down. Therefore, when I got into match shooting and it was necessary both protect my ears and hear the Match Officers commands, I looked to PELTOR. This set is remarkable. Superb suppression and clear conversation. The Blue tooth "bells & whistles" are fun too. I use mine in the shop as much as on the range to listen to music or the news from my iPhone. Yes, you can take phone calls on it. Finally the built in talking lady are a sure way to know the status of the device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Hearing Protector
on November 14, 2019
Posted by: SSFroggy
from Tucson, AZ
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Spent time sighting in a rifle this weekend while wearing these hearing protectors. Would definitely recommend this product! Great protection without feeling too bulky.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting 3m.com
Customer Rating
1
Broken
on March 18, 2023
Posted by: John42
Doesn't turn on anymore , fresh batteries etc.. .
Response from 3m.comBy 3M, 3M Care Team, March 22, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
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Customer Rating
1
Another review of broken headset
on November 10, 2025
Posted by: PeaseOfferTheRepairPart
from Michigan
Add me to the list of frustrated customers. There is no point in adding pictures. If you're reading reviews, they are all the same failure point. I really liked these but they broke due to a cheap plastic piece and I certainly will not buy another pair. Pros- (after adding 3M gel cups) these are super comfortable! I have worn them for 8-10 hour days without issue or complaint. They offer good NRR for being at the range. I haven't shot indoors for several years but I would suspect it would be wise to double up. The sound cutoff is fabulous..my favorite attribute. Mid-priced competitor models seem to completely cut out for a second where as these react much faster. That feature made me really enjoy this model. From a a functional prospective they have been my favorite headset. Cons- The volume could be a bit louder. Having a couple more clicks up would have been nice. BT music is always much lower than ambient sound. They are a bit bulky but not the worst I have seen. The biggest con is this stupid plastic design. I accept that things can break. I looked on online for a replacement part...nope...it doesn't exist. Coming here I see that I am not nearly alone...it happens all the time. That's the real shame here...3M knows about it and simply doesn't care. I'm not a tree hugging environmentalist but it's silly to toss away a headset that you like and still works simply because the manufacturer will not offer a cheap plastic replacement part that is known to fail. We have all looked at the broken part, it's easily removable and hence would be easily replaceable. Its just ridiculous that you cant get the part. 3M-Customers are literally begging you to take money from them. Sell them in pairs because we all know the other side will break shortly. I'll buy a new headset but it absolutely positively will not be another Peltor 500.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy 3M Care Team, November 12, 2025
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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