Blue Microphones HS26
The iClever HS26 prioritizes hearing safety with its hardwired 85dBA volume limit and 40mm drivers that deliver clear stereo sound, housed in a durable, BPA-free frame. Weighing just 155g and folding flat, it adds plush ear cups and a tangle-resistant braided cable for all-day comfort and easy portability. These headphones are ideal for parents seeking a reliable wired option to protect young ears during schoolwork, travel, or tablet time.
form factor over-ear
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
40 Overall Score
Price £11
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | iClever HS26 Kids Headphones Cord, 85dBA Safe Volume Wired Headphones, Stereo Sound Foldable Adjustable, 3.5mm Jack, Over Ear Headphone for School/Boys/Girls/iPad(Dark Blue) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Features
| Volume Limiting | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blue Microphones HS26 | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 | Apple BTH12 | DOQAUS LIFE LIFE 4 | FIO MOTUS FM20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | false | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | - | - | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 90 | 60 | 85 | 90 | 130 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Microphones HS26 | 30.1 | 15 | 33.9 | 61.3 | 42.9 | 94.8 | 70 | 13.1 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.1 | 84.3 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.2 | 96.4 | 91.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 92 | 84.3 | 92.2 | 88.5 | 88.8 | 86.4 | 70 | 90.8 | 83.1 |
| Apple BTH12 Compare | 30.1 | 65.7 | 92.2 | 61.3 | 96.2 | 99.2 | 87.2 | 77.1 | 91.4 |
| DOQAUS LIFE LIFE 4 Compare | 77.7 | 65.7 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.2 | 95.1 | 74.5 |
| FIO MOTUS FM20 Compare | 92 | 84.3 | 33.9 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 50.1 | 70 | 90.8 | 83.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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