We’ve all experienced it: noisy airplanes, loud fellow passengers and the difficulty of falling asleep while time crawls. Finnish startup QuietOn set out to build a noise-cancelling earbud designed specifically to help people sleep—comfortable, unobtrusive and genuinely effective. The result is the QuietOn 3.1.
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These compact earbuds use active noise-cancelling (ANC) technology to reduce low-frequency noise such as airplane engines, traffic and conversations, helping users fall asleep and maintain restful sleep. Designed to sit entirely inside the ear, QuietOn 3.1 avoids the bulk of over-ear headphones, making them suitable for side sleepers as well as people trying to sleep while seated.
“While white, pink and brown noise machines are often used to help people fall asleep, research suggests that adding more sound on top of existing noise isn’t always the healthiest approach,” said Janne Kyllönen, founder of QuietOn. “With the QuietOn 3.1 update, we aim to provide a safer and more effective way for users to get better sleep.”
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QuietOn 3.1 ships in a compact charging case that provides additional battery life. A single full charge of the earbuds delivers up to 28 hours of use. When removed from the case, the earbuds power on automatically: they begin in a transparent hearing mode and switch to active noise cancellation in under a minute, offering a seamless transition for the user.
The package includes four sizes of ear tips to ensure a comfortable, secure fit for different ear shapes. Because QuietOn 3.1 contains no receivers, transmitters or wireless connectivity, the earbuds produce zero electromagnetic field radiation. Priced at $289, the QuietOn 3.1 set includes the charging case and a charging cable.
QuietOn’s approach focuses on passive comfort combined with targeted ANC to suppress disruptive low-frequency sounds rather than masking them with added audio. That design choice aims to help sleepers experience quieter environments without introducing additional noise, making the earbuds a practical option for use at home, on planes or anywhere disruptive background noise interferes with rest.
Compact, discreet and purpose-built for sleep, QuietOn 3.1 is tailored for users who prioritize undisturbed rest and need a comfortable solution that won’t interfere with natural sleeping positions. The combination of in-ear fit, effective ANC for low-frequency disturbance and long battery life positions the QuietOn 3.1 as a focused sleep aid for frequent travelers, light sleepers and anyone seeking a quieter night’s sleep.