Is the iClever Generic Kids Foldable Headphones (unbranded budget tier) worth buying?

False economy — spend the extra $15-$20 once and stop buying these. If I had to send you away with one actual piece of dad advice, it’s this: before you buy anything, check whether your kid’s school requires wired headphones specifically. Some do. I found this out after purchasing the Puro pair and then had to dig up a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter that I’m still not confident I put in the right backpack pocket. Most of the options above have a wired fallback mode, but it’s worth a five-second check of the school supply list before checkout. Rosie has now officially endorsed the Puro BT2200 Plus, the BuddyPhones Explore+, and ’the cat ones obviously,’ so take her recommendations as you see fit — she is seven and also recommends putting gummy bears on pizza. If you’ve found a pair that’s survived your kid’s particular brand of chaos, drop it in the comments. We’re always one cracked ear cup away from needing a new recommendation around here.

Note W000267. Filed.