Awatrue HK05

★★★★★ 4.6 (676)

The built-in 74/85dB safe volume limit switch and CPC-certified materials directly address hearing safety and durability concerns. Its foldable, water-resistant design with a tangle-free cable and 198g weight withstands rough daily use while remaining portable for travel. These wired headphones are best for parents seeking a robust, hearing-safe audio solution for children using tablets or in-flight entertainment systems.

form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Awatrue HK05 headphones
52 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong comfort (100th percentile) 100th
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong build (90th percentile) 90th
  • Strong sound (84th percentile) 84th

Cons

  • Below average mic (21st percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
  • Below average anc (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 13 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '25: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.8★ · 8 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review3861Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q1 202667/1004.7★3 reviews

    Buyers praised value and comfort for kids with sensory needs, but one unit broke after two months.

    • Comfortable fit for children with sensory issues.
    • Durable after repeated drops.
    • One pair broke after two months of use.
    • Great value for kids' headphones.
  2. Q4 202588/1004.8★8 reviews

    Buyers praised these headphones for comfort, durability, and value. A minority reported that the volume-limiting feature didn't work, allowing unsafe noise levels.

    • Comfortable, well-padded, and adjustable for kids; soft ear cushions praised.
    • Good build quality and durability; sturdy enough for everyday kid use.
    • Great value for price; teachers and parents recommend them for school use.
    • Volume-limiting function failed on one unit; kids heard blasting sound.

Based on 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 33.6
Mic 20.6
Build 89.7
Sound 84.1
Battery 52.6
Comfort 99.9
User Sentiment 70.5
Connectivity 27.1
Social Proof 95

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor on-ear
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs
Ear Cushion memory foam

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 40
Impedance 32
Codecs awatrue Kids Headphones, 74/85dB Safe Volume Limit, Stereo Sound, Wired On-Ear Headphones for Kids Boys Girls, 3.5mm Jack for Tablet, iPad, Kindle, YOTO Player, Airplane Travel, Blue
Surround 7.1 Virtual Surround

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm

Features

Volume Limiting Yes
Water Resistance Water-Resistant

vs Competition

Spec Awatrue HK05 Soundcore Life Q20 TOZO HT3 Truefree HF-10 HAYLOU S30 TALIX H30
Form Factor on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 40 40 40 40 40 40
Impedance Ohms 32 16 16 20 32 16
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Open Closed Back - closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.0 6.0 6.0 5.4 6.0
Battery Life Hours - 60 90 125 80 110
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Awatrue HK05 33.620.689.784.152.699.970.527.195
Soundcore Life Q20 Compare 95.289.489.710093.19195.891.789.6
TOZO HT3 Compare 9289.496.399.298.162.295.897.795
Truefree HF-10 Compare 95.289.496.387.299.885.886.896.495
HAYLOU S30 Compare 95.299.881.499.497.255.770.598.998.7
TALIX H30 Compare 95.284.993.898.299.498.337.596.977

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$16 2 offers across 1 retailer
Amazon.ca 2 offers From CA$16

Price History

CA$15 CA$16 CA$17 CA$18 CA$19 CA$20 CA$21 May 2May 25Jul 20 CA$16

Usage Scores

Work (32.3)Calls (20.9)Music (54)Overall (52)Budget (65.2)Gaming (49.3)Studio (59.2)Commute (39)

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