The Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus meets
the iClever BTH20 Kids ANC Headphones
Lab-verified 85 dB limiting and the best-measured sound of any kids' pair, from the brand testers trust most. We tested it head-to-head against the iClever BTH20 Kids ANC Headphones across 5 key dimensions.
Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus
“Lab-verified 85 dB limiting and the best-measured sound of any kids' pair, from the brand testers trust most”
iClever BTH20 Kids ANC Headphones
“A PCMag Editors' Choice that caps volume at 80 dB and adds noise cancelling so kids listen lower”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus
- Wirecutter measured its limiting at a safe 85 dB and confirmed it works with the cable inserted either way, fixing the original model's volume fault
- Named top pick by Wirecutter and by Good Housekeeping in both the US and UK for the best sound quality of any kids' pair tested
- Swappable on-ear and over-ear pads plus a daisy-chain sharing port, with replaceable earpads that keep it going for years
- At about $99 it costs far more than most kids' headphones (Good Housekeeping)
- No track or assistant controls on the headset itself
- Bluetooth volume does not always sync with a laptop's own volume setting
iClever BTH20 Kids ANC Headphones
- PCMag's Editors' Choice, praised because the active noise cancelling lets kids keep the volume down in noisy places
- Caps output at 80 dB, lower than the 85 dB most rivals use, the strictest limit in our group
- Good Housekeeping UK named it a top travel pick for the noise cancelling, with long battery life and a comfortable flexible fit
- Mids can sound a little hollow next to pricier pairs (PCMag)
- Costs more than basic wired kids' headphones
- No sharing port for a second listener
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus is the pair reviewers reach for when hearing safety and sound both matter. Wirecutter measured its output at a safe 85 dB in Bluetooth and wired modes and confirmed the Plus revision limits correctly whichever way the cable goes in, fixing a fault in the original. It also earned the top spot at Wirecutter and at Good Housekeeping in both the US and UK for the best sound quality of any kids' pair tested. Swappable pads and replaceable earpads let one set grow with a child for years, which is why it is the most widely recommended pick across our sources.
Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus
The Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus is the pair reviewers reach for when hearing safety and sound both matter. Wirecutter measured its output at a safe 85 dB in Bluetooth and wired modes and confirmed the Plus revision limits correctly whichever way the cable goes in, fixing a fault in the original. It also earned the top spot at Wirecutter and at Good Housekeeping in both the US and UK for the best sound quality of any kids' pair tested. Swappable pads and replaceable earpads let one set grow with a child for years, which is why it is the most widely recommended pick across our sources.
- Parents who want a pair independent testing confirms actually limits volume
- Families with older kids who will keep wearing it because the sound is good
- Anyone who wants swappable, replaceable pads that make one set last for years
iClever BTH20 Kids ANC Headphones
The iClever BTH20 is the pick that keeps the volume lowest for the least money. PCMag made it an Editors' Choice because its active noise cancelling lets kids listen at lower levels in noisy places, and it caps output at 80 dB, the strictest limit in our group. Good Housekeeping UK also named it a top travel choice for the noise cancelling and long battery. At about $55 it sits well below the Puro, so for most families it is the smart place to start.
- Most families starting out, thanks to the low price and the strict 80 dB cap
- Parents who fly or drive often and want noise cancelling so kids listen lower
- Buyers who want the safest measured limit without paying premium prices