As writers and testers in WIRED’s Gadget Lab, we spend all day immersed in all kinds of personal technology. It probably comes as no surprise that if we work on a computer during the day and enjoy gaming in our spare time, so do our kids. I (Adrienne) have a 5 year old and an 8 year old who went to school remotely and played video games; my colleague Simon Hill has a 9 and a 12 year old. Between us, we – er, well, our kids – have tested many of the kids’ headphones on the market.
Here are our top picks, along with some advice, such as why you might want kid-specific headphones. Also, don’t forget to check out our other parenting guides, such as the Best Kid Tablets and the Best Kid Podcasts. Looking for a pair for yourself? Check out our list of the best headphones.
Updated January 2023: We’ve updated links, prices, and added the BuddyPhones Cosmos+ and StoryPhones.
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