(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 1,141 ratings. Amazon lists it as a gaming headset; the listing may cover several colors.
Wirecutter's pick for school and gaming, thanks to a retractable boom mic, a light-up mute button and a mic that still works on the cable. But Wirecutter says it feels less substantial than its other picks, and 18% of Amazon ratings are 1 or 2 stars, with owners reporting breakage after two months and a mic that barely works.
Top complaints
- Breaks quickly for some owners
Amazon's summary says owners report the headphones breaking after two months and are split on build quality. Wirecutter says the build doesn't feel as substantial as its other picks, though its test pair survived a year of remote school with a 7-year-old.
- Mic and connection complaints
Amazon's summary says owners call the microphone poor ('barely works') and report Xbox connectivity issues. Wirecutter, by contrast, picked it for its boom mic.
- Crinkly pads and no audio sharing
Wirecutter says the earpads make more noise than Puro's, which may bother kids sensitive to crinkling sounds, and that unlike its other picks it can't daisy-chain to share audio. Amazon owners are mixed on sound quality.
What owners love
- Built for school calls
Wirecutter praises the retractable boom mic (which works in both positions), the large light-up mute button, and that the mic still works over the included cable, which also has an analog volume control.
- Stayed within safer limits in testing
Wirecutter measured 84 dBA with pink noise over Bluetooth and 87.2 dBA over the cable.
- Good sound and 22-hour battery
Wirecutter calls the sound very good for around $50, a little bass-forward 'in a fun way', and cites 22 hours of battery life.
- Your child is rough on gear
- Kids need to share audio (no daisy-chain)
- Your child is bothered by crinkly earpads
- Online classes and video calls
- Kids who game with voice chat
- Ages about 4 to 11
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Best for school and gaming (updated 2026-09-30), listed at $49 and flagged as possibly out of stock on Amazon. The flaws: less substantial build, slightly crinkly pads, and no daisy-chain sharing. Two-year limited warranty.