Loop Experience is CE (Europe) and ANSI (USA) certified hearing protection, which reduces the noise by 18 dB across low, mid and high frequencies. For noise-sensitive people, it reduces stress and sensory overload by reducing the noise level. Judging from the Flare Calmer product description, this product does not offer a noise reducing component and is not certified as hearing protection. Loop comes with soft silicone ear tips in 4 sizes for your perfect fit, and we believe it looks way better ;)