Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I'm comparing these directly to the Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff, Classic Green (R-01526). Wins for the Walker's: 1. The control knob is easier to locate and operate while wearing the headset. That's not to say the Howard Leight set is difficult, just that the Walker's set has a larger, more pronounced knob. 2. The AUX input has a built in cover and is in a slightly superior orientation (towards the bottom of the headset and recessed). 3. The battery door is more obvious/easier to remove. Could be considered a negative, as the Howard Leight battery door has a more affirmative "click" when removing. I've not had an issue with either. 4. The headband is thicker and uses superior materials IMO. It uses a neoprene like material as opposed to a faux leather on the Howard Leight set. 5. Thicker pads on the ear cups that seem to seal slightly better. I wear glasses and I prefer the fit of the Walker's. 6. Built in mic has metal covers that are flush. The Howard Leight set has foam covers that protrude slightly. 7.The way the Walker's modify incoming sound seems more subtle and natural. The Howard Leight set has a pronounced change in volume. The Walker's also produce less chirping, static, and interference sounds. The advantage in overall ear protection is negligible. 8. The Walker's just look cooler by my taste. Angular and refined, hence the "Razor" name. 9. This is anecdotal at best, but I feel I can just throw the Walker's on with less initial adjustment. Wins for the Howard Leight: 1. Noticeably smaller profile while equipped and while folded up for storage. They fit well into a pocket or pack. The weight difference is negligible. 2. The wires from the headband to the ear cups are thicker, shorter, and have superior protection at the connection points. 3. The arms connecting the headband to the cups are ever so slightly beefier. Time will tell if that means stronger. 4. More distinct omni directional reporting. The Walker's are more like natural ears in that both sides hear a sound regardless of direction, but the Howard Leight set makes it way more obvious what direction it actually came from. Walker's are more natural, Howard Leight are more modified. 5. No giant grey brand logo on the headband. They just have a more subtle and traditional appearance. The Walker's are more aggressive stylistically. 6. On most days they are $10 to $20 lower in price without feeling noticeably cheaper. Note: I paid less for the Walker's due to a sale. I'm a marginally above average size male and have shared both sets with larger and smaller men as well as very small women. No one complained about either set, but I think the Walker's were more impressive to most. I believe it's very obvious that Walker's set out to match or exceed the Howard Leight earmuffs in all regards and were successful. If you're a range day tripper or hunter, I'd recommend the Walker's.