Best budget on-ear headphones for less than $40
Soundcore by Anker H30i
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Well-designed wireless kids’ headphones with volume limiter
Skullcandy Grom Wireless
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Best new cheap on-ear headphones
Sony CH-520
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Budget ANC on-ear headphones for kids
JLab Studio ANC
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Best cheap kids’ headphones for plane travel
JVC Flats
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Budget on-ear multipoint headphones
Creative Sound Blaster Jam V2
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What are the best headphones for kids?
Over the years I’ve tested hundreds of headphones, and most of them work just fine for kids. But when parents are looking for headphones for their children, especially younger ones (under 11 years old), they tend to look for more compact models, and also headphones that don’t cost too much. Additionally, some parents look for headphones that have a volume limiter to protect their child’s hearing. But you can also set volume restrictions in the settings of a smartphone or tablet, so it’s not an essential feature to have in a kids’ headphone.
Having four kids myself, I’ve had them try out a lot headphones. As one might expect, as they got older, they were drawn to name brands like Apple, Beats, Bose and Sony. But spending over $100 on a pair of headphones for a younger kid is probably overkill, which is why I’ve picked several models that cost less than $50, including the Soundcore by Anker H30i and the Sony CH-520, which list for $60 but often go on sale for closer to $40.
Most of the headphones on the list are wireless headphones. Some of those have a wired option (if you want your child to be able to tap into an in-flight entertainment system, make sure the headphones you buy have a wired option), but not all do. I’ve also included one headphone that is…
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