Few things make sleeping more difficult than the nightly hijinks of drunk musicians.
I used to spend several months on the road every year touring with a band, and the most difficult part by far was simply getting some shut-eye. My ultimate solution involved covering my eyes with a bandana, and — more importantly — shoving whatever pair of hard plastic earbuds I could find into my earholes and cranking up some ambient rain.
It made my ears sore for the following 12 hours. But it was still worth those blessed hours of sleep. Back in those days, I never even considered the idea of soft earbuds made specifically for bedtime. (This is why I’m not an entrepreneur.)
I wish I had, though. The Ozlo Sleepbuds allow me to send ambient sounds into my ears without any discomfort. They also effectively block out loud noise better than a floor fan or external white noise machine. They have become a reliable way for me to get sleep, even in the noisiest situations.
I’ve been testing out these noise-canceling sleep aids for the last few months. They quickly became indispensable for my wife and me, who frequently struggle to get enough of those precious REM cycles each night. We (somehow) managed to avoid losing the tiny things, and found that the incredibly comfy buds helped us get more sleep when we really needed it.
In short: As someone with lots of experience in sleepless nights caused by unwelcome noise, I found plenty of reasons to love the Ozlo Sleepbuds ($300). These earbuds offer enough comfort and Bluetooth features to justify a pair of headphones just for catching more Zs, making them a solid option for anybody trying to gain more control over their sleep habits.
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- Battery life (claimed): 10 hours
- Bluetooth-capable: Yes
- Noise control: Passive noise cancellation
- Earbud material: Silicone
- Water resistance: None
- Includes: Earbuds, charging case, power cable, extra ear tips
Pros
- Very comfortable, even for side sleeping
- Great library of ambient sounds
- Also works with streaming
- Personal alarm
Cons
- Pricey
- Low battery life
- Clunky user experience with Bluetooth, charging
Ozlo Sleepbuds Review

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