The 3 Best Kids Headphones - Summer 2021 Reviews

The Puro JuniorJams Wireless are the best kids headphones with a wireless design that we've tested. These on-ear headphones come in lots of different kid-friendly colors, and their 95db volume limit is designed to help protect young listeners' hearing. They last for over nineteen hours off of a single charge, too, so kids don't have to worry about recharging them a lot.

They have an excited, v-shaped sound profile that adds thump and punch in the bass range while making vocals and lead instruments sound bright and sparkling. They don't leak a lot of noise, either, so kids can turn up the volume on their music without bothering those around them. They even come with a daisy chain cable to connect them with another pair of headphones so kids can listen to audio with their friends.

Unfortunately, they have poor noise isolation, so kids may be distracting by background noises if they're listening on a crowded school bus or a noisy airplane. They also may not feel very comfortable for kids with larger-sized heads, as their on-ear design clamps tightly on the top of the ears. That said, their fit should be suitable for most young listeners.

The most comfortable kids headphones that we've tested are the JBL JR300BT Wireless. These brightly-colored headphones have a lightweight fit that doesn't put too much pressure on the wearer's ears. They also have just under 11 hours of continuous playback time and quickly charge up in just over an hour.

Thanks to their 85dB volume limiter, these on-ears can't reach high volumes that could damage the hearing of young listeners. They have a somewhat balanced sound profile that delivers a touch of extra boom. However, they're still suitable for a variety of audio content. They also come with stickers so your child can decorate their headphones to their liking. They have low audio latency on PC, iOS, and Android too, which is great if the user likes to stream videos.

Unfortunately, their build quality is mediocre. They're made of cheap-feeling plastic and seem like they could break if often dropped. While they have a fairly stable fit, they could also fall off the user's head during moderate movement. That said, these colorful headphones offer a comfortable fit and balanced sound that's sure to please most users.

The iClever BTH02 Wireless are the best cheap kids headphones that we've tested. These lightweight headphones can last for over 51 hours on a single charge, which far exceeds their advertised 20-hour continuous playback time. In a pinch, they can also be used wired with their included 1/8" TRS cable.

They come in a few different colors that are sure to please young listeners. Although they have a bass-heavy sound profile that adds extra boom to the mix, they can still reproduce vocals and lead instruments well. Their control scheme is also simple and decently easy to use, so users can quickly play and pause media and turn the headphones on and off. They have a 94dB volume limiter to help protect the user's hearing when listening to audio.

Unfortunately, their audio delivery is sensitive to their fit, seal, and positioning on the user's head. Their ear cups also don't distribute pressure evenly, so the user may feel some fatigue if they're wearing them for long periods. They don't have a very stable fit and may not be the best choice for active kids who are always running around. That said, these wireless headphones have long-lasting battery life and are a suitable choice if you're on a limited budget.