As writers and As 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 free time, 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. Critic Simon Hill has an 11-year-old and a 14-year-old. Between us, we – well, our kids – have tested most of the kids’ helmets on the market, including all of the ones we recommend here.
Here are our top picks, along with some tips, like why you might want a pair of kid-specific headphones. Don’t forget to check out our other parenting guides, like The best tablets for children and the Best Podcasts for Kids. Looking for a pair for yourself? Check out our list of Best Headphones.
Updated June 2024: We’ve added headphones from Skullcandy, Puro Sound Labs, Razer, and iClever, updated our existing picks, removed some discontinued models, and added a headphone stands section.
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