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Belkin Soundform Mini Wireless On-Ear Headphones for Kids review: Affordable and convenient

Belkin Soundform Mini On-ear Headphones for Kids

Search for kids headphones online, and you'll probably see the same few names. But only two — JBL and Philips — can be considered household brands. That's why I feel the Belkin Soundform Mini Wireless On-Ear Headphones for Kids are a much-needed addition to this genre. For one, these headphones use Bluetooth (also support wired), which is convenient. They also shake up the scene price-wise. You can get them at S$59 (launch promotion at S$40 till 3 Aug on Lazada).

Quick specs

  • Volume cap of 85 decibels
  • Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5mm jack
  • Two-year warranty
  • Battery life of up to 30 hours

What differentiates the Belkin and other kids headphones from standard headphones is usually a volume limiter. These Belkin headphones cap at 85 decibels (only when connected via Bluetooth). But that's still pretty loud, so I wouldn't recommend letting your child use them at maximum volume. They also have smaller ear cups that fit a child better. The headphones themselves are made of plastic, and lightweight at around 140g. But the headband isn't padded like JBL's headphones. Despite this, my 10-year-old daughter found the Belkin comfortable enough. These headphones takes up a bit more space than the JBL ones as you can't fold them. Belkin doesn't include a case or a bag.

Belkin Soundform Mini On-ear Headphones for Kids
Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not

The Belkin's ear cups are slightly larger than the ones on the JBL. This makes the former slightly more comfortable for older kids (and for me, while I was trying them out). The power and volume buttons are all on the right ear cup, along with the 3.5mm and micro-USB charging ports. There's a built-in mic, which is handy for online classes. But the biggest advantage here is the wireless factor. It makes things so much easier for kids. Because even as an adult, I sometimes forget I'm wearing wired headphones, and get tripped up by the cable. And you can still use them wired, as there's a 3.5mm jack, and the cable is included, too.

Belkin Soundform Mini On-ear Headphones for Kids
Credit: Vincent Chang/Can Buy or Not

The Belkin Soundform Mini sounds good for its price and target audience. There's a bit more bass than I had expected. There's clear sound separation and a decent soundstage. Vocals, though, can sound overwhelmed, though still audible, in more hectic songs. The passive isolation could also be better, but that's probably because the ear cups are a tad small for me. Battery life is around 30 hours, and it takes around 2 hours to fully recharge it from zero.

With an official retail price of S$59, the Belkin Soundform Mini Wireless On-Ear Headphones for Kids are cheaper than the similarly Bluetooth-equipped JBL Jr310BT headphones for kids (S$79.90). Belkin also offers a two-year warranty compared to one year for JBL. The Belkin headphones are available now in four colours at Lazada.

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Note: Review unit provided by Belkin.


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Verdict



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Affordable wireless headphones for kids.

Available at Lazada

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