The Motorola Squads 200 are colorful wired kids headphones. However, they're prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery, and their sound profile lacks a lot of bass. Some users may find their on-ear fit particularly uncomfortable as their ear cups don't swivel to better sit on the ear. It should also be noted that while Motorola advertises that they have a volume limiter set to 85dB, our tests were able to raise their max volume to 100dB. That said, they have simple controls, an easy-to-use design, and even include stickers to help your children personalize them.
Our Verdict
The Motorola Squads 200 are poor for mixed use. They're not the most comfortable, especially as the ear cups don't move, and some users may not like the on-ear design. They're also prone to inconsistent audio delivery and they have bad noise isolation, so your children may hear everything around them. On the upside, since they're wired, they can be used on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One with full compatibility.
- Simple controls.
- Volume can reach up to 100dB, even with volume limiter.
- Not very comfortable.
- Bad noise isolation.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Motorola Squads 200 are mediocre for neutral sound. Unfortunately, due to their rigid ear cups, they have inconsistent audio delivery. That said, their sound profile really lacks bass and is overemphasized in the mid-range, which results in harsh vocals and lead instruments.
- Simple controls.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Motorola Squads 200 are poor for commute and travel. These headphones block out very little noise so your child can hear all the rumble of plane and bus engines. Some users may find the on-ear fit uncomfortable too, especially as the ear cups can't swivel. On the upside, since they have a wired design, users don't have to worry about battery life.
- Simple controls.
- Not very comfortable.
The Motorola Squads 200 are poor for sports and fitness. These wired headphones don't clamp very tightly on the head and have an unstable fit, so they could come off your child's head with moderate movement. If the audio cable snags on something, it could also pull them off of the user's head.
- Simple controls.
- Not very comfortable.
The Motorola Squads 200 are poor for office use, but since they're designed for kids, it's unlikely that they'll be used for this purpose. They're not very comfortable and they let in a lot of background noise. They also leak a bit of audio, and even though it sounds thin, it can be annoying for people around the user. On the upside, since they have a wired design, the user doesn't need to worry about battery life.
- Simple controls.
- Not very comfortable.
- Bad noise isolation.
The Motorola Squads 200 are wired headphones and aren't suitable for wireless gaming.
The Motorola Squads 200 are acceptable for wired gaming. They have full audio and microphone compatibility with PC, PS4, and Xbox One. However, some users may find them less than comfortable, especially as their ear cups don't swivel to better fit the head. They also lack a lot of bass, so sound effects in games sound weak.
- Simple controls.
- Decent recording quality.
- Not very comfortable.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
The Motorola Squads 200 are disappointing for phone calls. Their audio cable has an in-line mic, which makes the wearer's voice sound natural, but also thin and dull. However, the mic struggles to separate speech from moderately loud background noise. These headphones also block out very little noise, which can make it difficult to hear whoever is on the other line.
- Simple controls.
- Decent recording quality.
- Bad noise isolation.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Motorola Squads 200 come in two color variants: Pink and Blue. If you come across any other variants, let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.
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The Motorola Squads 200 are colorful on-ear headphones for kids. Although simply designed, they have a wired design that makes them compatible with most consoles. Unfortunately, they're not very comfortable and they lack a lot of bass. Even though they're advertised as having a volume limiter, we were able to get these headphones to 100dB, which is disappointing if you want a firm volume limit. If you're looking for more headphones, check out our recommendations for the best on-ear headphones, the best closed-back headphones, and the best headphones under $50.
The JBL JR300BT Wireless are better kids headphones than the Motorola Squads 200. The JBL are wireless headphones that are more comfortable and have a better-balanced sound profile. However, their battery performance is just passable as they last over 10 hours on a single charge.
The Puro JuniorJams Wireless are better kids headphones than the Motorola Squads 200. The Puro are wireless headphones that are more comfortable as well as have a better build quality. They have a very bass-heavy sound profile that some users may prefer. Their battery performance is excellent, too, as they provide over 19 hours of continuous battery life. However, the Motorola are wired headphones that have full compatibility with PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017 and the Motorola Squads 200 are two headphones designed for different purposes. The Motorola are kids headphones with an on-ear, closed-back fit. They offer a simple listening experience and even have an in-line mic for recording speech. However, the Astro are specifically designed for gaming and aren't kids' headphones. The Astro has an open-back, over-ear fit. They're more comfortable and have a MixAmp for channel mixing on-the-fly as well as companion software to customize their sound. However, some users have reported issues when using the software.
The iClever BTH02 Wireless and the Motorola Squads 200 are kids headphones, but depending on preferences, some users may prefer one over the other. The iClever are Bluetooth headphones that are significantly more comfortable, and better-built. Their battery performance is great too and they have a continuous battery life of over 50 hours. However, the Motorola are wired headphones that can be used with full-compatibility with PC, PS4, and Xbox One. They also have a better-performing microphone.
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