As writers and As WIRED testers, we spend all day immersed in personal technology of all kinds. It’s probably no surprise that if we work on a computer during the day and enjoy gaming in our downtime, our kids do, too. Reviewer Adrienne So has a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old who attended school remotely and played video games. Reviewer Simon Hill has two sons, an 11-year-old and a 14-year-old. Between us, we (well, our kids) have tested most of the kids’ headphones on the market, including everything we recommend here.
Here are our top picks, along with some tips, like why you might want a pair of headphones specifically for kids. Don’t forget to check out our other parenting guides, like Best Kid Tablets and Best Kid Podcasts. Looking for a pair for yourself? Check out our list of the best headphones.
Updated June 2024: We’ve added headphones from Skullcandy, Puro Sound Labs, Razer, and iClever, updated our existing selections, removed some discontinued models, and added a section of headphone stands.
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