Blue Microphones BTH26
A 36dB hybrid ANC system, 60-hour battery, and strict 80dBA volume limit make these headphones stand out for kids. Durable BPA-free materials, a 10-minute USB-C charge yielding 4+ hours, and Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint add practical flexibility. They are ideal for young students and travelers who need safe, long-wearing noise isolation for online learning or flights.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong anc (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202690/100
Buyers praise comfort, durability, noise cancellation and battery life. Minor concerns: volume limit, parts come apart easily.
- Comfortable for children, including sensitive or autistic kids.
- Good noise blocking / ANC works well in busy places.
- Not great volume limiting and parts can come apart, posing a finger hazard.
- Durable with long battery life; last about 3 years before charge degrades.
- Q4 202583/100
Buyers in Q4 2025 find these headphones comfortable, easy to connect, and good value, though noise cancellation and button usability receive mixed feedback.
- Comfortable, good battery life, and secure fit for small heads.
- Noise cancellation reduces noise but not total; some users like hearing ambient sounds.
- Sound quality decent for price, not as good as premium brands.
- Button controls confusing—volume and track skip functions sometimes unresponsive.
Based on 12 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 / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | iClever BTH26 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids, 60H Play Time, Safe Volume 80dBA, Type C Fast Charging, Bluetooth5.4, Kids Bluetooth Headphones with Mic AUX Cord for iPad Airplane, Blue |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | ANC+PNC |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 0.1666667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 4+ hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Volume Limiting | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Blue Microphones BTH26 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | - | 470 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Microphones BTH26 | 78 | 66.2 | 34.2 | 61.8 | 88.9 | 74.1 | 69.8 | 84.2 | 91.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 94.9 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 69.8 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.2 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
Usage Scores
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