(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 276 ratings.
Wirecutter's noise-cancelling pick for travel, with good sound and ANC tuned for airplane rumble. But in Wirecutter's test, wired mode with ANC on reached 92.3 dBA, well above the 85 dB limit. Amazon owners also report frequent Bluetooth disconnections and volume that's too low.
Top complaints
- Wired mode exceeded the 85 dB limit in testing
Wirecutter measured 92.3 dBA with pink noise in wired mode with ANC on (87.7 dBA with ANC off), which puts that configuration in its caution zone. Over Bluetooth it measured 85.2 dBA. Wirecutter says flipping the cable around lowered the level but disabled the remote and mic.
- Bluetooth disconnections, and needs battery even when wired
Amazon's summary calls Bluetooth problematic, with frequent disconnections. A Wirecutter reader says the wired connection won't work when the battery is dead, even with ANC off, and that the right channel cut out on both of their pairs.
- Too quiet for some, and mixed on ANC and value
Amazon's summary says several owners find the sound level too low, and noise cancellation, fit, battery and value draw mixed feedback. Wirecutter says the ANC is useful but not as strong as the best adult pairs, and less effective on a bus.
What owners love
- ANC lets kids keep the volume down on flights
Wirecutter says the ANC is most effective in the airplane band, so kids don't need louder volume to compete with cabin noise. It prefers this to the louder 'airplane' modes some brands offer.
- Excellent sound for kids' headphones
Wirecutter says it shares the BT2200-Plus's excellent sound quality, easy controls and comfortable, durable build.
- Comfortable and sensory-friendly
Amazon's summary says owners find it comfortable and kid-friendly, with one calling it well suited to children with sensory issues.
- Your child will mostly use the cable
- You want over-ear pads (on-ear only)
- You need a good mic for school calls
- Frequent flyers (ANC is strongest in the airplane band)
- Kids sensitive to low-frequency noise
- Families who will mostly use Bluetooth
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Best noise-cancelling kids' headphones for travel (updated 2026-09-30), at $119. The flaws: on-ear pads only, 92.3 dBA in wired mode with ANC on, and an embedded mic that's too quiet for school use.