Still under $50! These versatile sound-filtering earbuds are helping me focus during the busy festive season

Have you ever wondered if there was a way to make things quieter, without blocking sound out entirely?

I tested the Loop Switch 2 recently, and these handy earplugs do just that.

With three levels of sound filtration, they really help when I'm finding the world loud and overstimulating, or if I need to focus on something without getting distracted.

What's more, the Switch 2 hasn't gone back up in price yet and still enjoys the 20% Black Friday discount it had at the end of November.

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Loop Switch 2: was $59.95 now $47.96 at Amazon

All four color options are still discounted, so you'll be able to choose whichever best suits your mood or your wardrobe. I tested a black pair, but have my eye on another set in silver to go with my jewellery.

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The Loop Switch 2 stepped in and solved a problem I've had for years: when I need to focus but don't want to blast music to drown everything out, what do I do?

I put in my Loops.

They're great when I need to focus on work and can make usually overstimulating environments like the pub on a busy day, or even the supermarket, more manageable.

You can switch between modes with the flick of a fingertip, helping you filter out most sound to focus on a conversation if there's a lot of background noise or drown out the annoying whine of the washing machine when you're trying to work.

They're also perfect for the festive season, where noisy family commitments, work parties, or rowdy atmospheres may get a little much.