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Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus vs iClever BTH20
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus ranks higher (#1 vs #2 of 8) and scores better on fit & comfort, sound. iClever BTH20 wins on battery & connection.
The biggest complaint about the Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus is stops working, or plays from one side only; for the iClever BTH20 it's hollow mids and boomy bass. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus | iClever BTH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in kids' headphones | #1 | #2 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$ |
| Type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 16% | 6% |
| Overall score | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Volume limiting (as tested) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Fit & comfort | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Sound | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Battery & connection | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Kid-proof durability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $25 · $$ $25–60 · $$$ over $60. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus
- Stops working, or plays from one side only
Amazon's summary says some owners report the headphones stopping after a few months, sound coming from only one side, and some breaking within a month. Wirecutter reader comments describe Puro pairs whose Bluetooth stopped working after about 18 months, and pairs lasting only a couple of years of occasional use.
- Bluetooth disconnections and battery drain
Amazon's summary says some owners get frequent Bluetooth disconnections. Wirecutter notes the auto-shutoff won't trigger while a paired device stays on, so the battery can drain unless you put the tablet or computer to sleep.
- Earpads wear out, and controls are basic
Wirecutter's test pair's earpads started falling apart after four years (replacements cost $8 on-ear or $19 over-ear). It also notes you can't change tracks or call a voice assistant from the headphones. Amazon owners disagree on whether they're worth the price.
iClever BTH20
- Hollow mids and boomy bass
PCMag says a deliberate dip in the 2 to 4 kHz range makes the mids sound hollow and the audio empty at times, and the extra bass muddies orchestral music. Mic quality is average.
Source: PCMag iClever BTH20 review - Small for older kids
WIRED says its 10-year-old testers found the BTH20 a bit small, so it's best for younger kids. PCMag found it adjustable and comfortable, even on an adult head.
- Charging issues, no IP rating, and hiss on high ANC
Amazon's summary says battery life gets mixed reviews, with some owners having charging issues. PCMag notes there's no IP rating, the buttons feel a little cheap, the high ANC setting adds a hiss when nothing is playing, and the power button needs about a four-second hold.
Who should pick which
Pick the Puro Sound Labs BT2200-Plus if
Kids who care about sound quality
Families sharing one tablet (pairs can be daisy-chained)
Preschoolers to tweens (swappable on-ear and over-ear pads)
Skip it if: You want to spend under $50; You need track-skip or voice-assistant buttons; Long-term reliability worries you more than sound
Pick the iClever BTH20 if
Flights and noisy places (ANC with two levels)
Parents who want a limit kids can't override
Younger kids, roughly 3 and up
Skip it if: Your child is older, about 10+ (WIRED's testers found it small); You need water resistance; Your child often lies on their headphones (a different iClever model squealed for Wirecutter)
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