As writers and testers for WIRED, 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 play video games. Reviewer Simon Hill has an 11- and a 14-year-old. Between us, weâwell, our kidsâhave tested most of the kid headphones on the market, including everything we’re recommending here.
These are our top picks, along with some adviceâsuch as why you might want a pair of child-specific headphones. 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 June 2024: We added headphones from Skullcandy, Puro Sound Labs, Razer,…