Question 1

is the gel pad worth the extra $30 over the other bluetooth version ?

Accepted Answer

After buying the gel pad version, I picked up a used 3M headphone at Savers for $7.99 (!!!). This one had regular earpads, and was already charged when I took it home. One drawback of the gel version is the weight! They weigh 398 gms versus 346 gms of the one with regular pads. In comparison, my MPOW Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones weigh 266 gms. The gel pads are taller and roomier so there is more room for your ears. With the regular pad version, part of my ear touches the inside of the earmuff, but nothing major.  I can confirm the gel pad version does seem to be 1 dB less NRR than the regular pads. For me, I returned the gel pad version and  got a refund for $64, and will just get by with the Savers one for now (Ha Ha). If I were to buy a new one, I'd get the regular pad version.

Question 2

Do they have next/previous song, play/pause, and volume control on the outside, or do I need to pull out my phone to do so?

Accepted Answer

You can pause, play, forward and reverse songs in your playlist. The only way to control the volume is on the device you have the headphones connected to. Keep in mind that these headphones are also hearing protection, so they won't play at a volume above a certain decibel level.......

Question 3

Are these noise cancelling or not? I see different answers for this question with zero definitive answers.

Accepted Answer

No they are not noise canceling. That is a different technology that applies an inverse sound wave to cancel out noise.  These are noise blocking using sound isolation to reduce the sound pressure level.  These are better for blocking out noise like gunshots which noise canceling cannot do.

Question 4

could these be used/worn in a c1d1 facility?

Accepted Answer

C1D1 is explosion proof. I have customers who wear similar style ear muffs in their C1D1 labs without any issues.

ASIN	B0BTKKHR21
Age Range Description	adult
Apparel Closure Type	Headband
Best Sellers Rank	#436,641 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #6,033 in Safety Goggles & Glasses
Brand Name	3M
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Fit Type	Over the Head
Fit to Size Sentiment	Positive
Garment Size Country	United States
Global Trade Identification Number	00638060853665
Manufacturer	3M Safety
Material Type	Gel, Plastic
Noise Control	Sound Isolation
Number of Items	2
Pattern	Solid
Product Style	Gift Bundle
Size	One Size
Sleeve Length Description	Sleeveless

3M WorkTunes Connect + Gel Cushions Wireless Hearing Protector

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