As a writer and As testers for WIRED, we spend our days immersed in all sorts of personal technology. It’s perhaps no surprise that if we work on computers during the day and play games in our free time, so do our kids. Reviewer Adrienne So has a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old. went to school remotely and play video games. Reviewer Simon Hill has an 11-year-old and a 14-year-old. Between us, we—yes, 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 advice—like why you might want a pair of headphones specifically for kids. Don’t forget to check out our other parenting guides, such as The best children’s tablets and Best Podcasts for KidsLooking for a pair of your own? Check out our list of Best headphones.
Updated June 2024: We’ve added headphones from Skullcandy, Puro Sound Labs, Razer, and iClever, updated existing selections, removed some discontinued models, and added a headphone stand.
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