Plugfones Guardian

★★★★☆ 4.2 (3,573)

Engineered for safety-critical environments, this in-ear headphone combines a hybrid driver with ANSI-certified noise reduction rated at 27-29dB, meeting OSHA standards for workplace hearing protection. The sweat-resistant build features a double-reinforced audio jack and interchangeable foam and silicone tips for all-day comfort during extended shifts. Ideal for construction, manufacturing, or landscaping professionals who require mandatory hearing protection while listening to audio.

form factor in-ear
driver type Hybrid
active noise cancellation Yes
Plugfones Guardian earbuds
37 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
  • Strong anc (70th percentile) 70th
  • Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
  • Below average mic (9th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
78/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 8 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '20: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review1111121Q1 '19Q1 '20Q3 '20Q1 '21Q4 '24Q3 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 70.3
Mic 8.9
Build 33.5
Sound 51.6
Battery 46.4
Comfort 71.3
User Sentiment 48.8
Connectivity 8.5
Social Proof 66

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Weight 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs

Audio

Driver Type Hybrid

Noise Control

ANC Yes

Connectivity

Wireless No

vs Competition

Spec Plugfones Guardian Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type Hybrid Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic Dynamic
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation true true true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 8 8 6 6 8
Case Battery Hours - 28 24 26 18 24
Water Resistance - IPX4 IPX4 IP57 IPX4 IP57
Multipoint - true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Plugfones Guardian 70.38.933.551.646.471.348.88.566
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.79978.393.391.99966
Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare 96.799.878.786.574.871.379.29994.4
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.796.898.791.671.793.379.299.686.6
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare 96.789.878.796.146.493.391.997.894.4
Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare 96.779.898.78974.871.3097.899.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From R$163 1 offers across 1 retailers
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R$163

Usage Scores

Calls (18.8)Music (31.3)Overall (37.3)Budget (50.2)Gaming (21.9)Travel (31.1)Commute (31.6)Fitness (24.4)

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