iClever BTH12 vs ONANOFF BuddyPhones POP Fun
Quick take: The iClever BTH12 lasts longer per charge (85 hrs).
| Spec | iClever BTH12 | ONANOFF BuddyPhones POP Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$30 | ~$30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Kids Headphones | Kids Headphones |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 85 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 7 hrs | — |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | No | No |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 147 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | No | No |
Pros & cons
iClever BTH12
- ✓85-hour battery claim — a week of travel, easily
- ✓10-minute USB-C charge banks seven hours
- ✓Rainbow LED earcups win the kid vote instantly
- ✓Selectable 74 or 85dBA volume caps
- ✓Survives backpack abuse despite the plasticky feel
- ✓$30 undercuts most name-brand kids Bluetooth sets
- ✗Lights-on battery falls to roughly 50 hours
- ✗Aux cable bypasses the volume limiter entirely
- ✗Runs small — snug on big kids' heads
- ✗SBC-only audio over Bluetooth 5.2
- ✗No multipoint for switching tablet to phone
ONANOFF BuddyPhones POP Fun
- ✓Limiter genuinely holds — 84.4dB measured in SafeMode over Bluetooth, one of the best results in the category
- ✓Parent-controlled 94dB POP mode for planes and other loud settings
- ✓Battery tested at over 23 hours, matching the 24-hour claim
- ✓Works wired via included 3.5mm cable when the battery is dead
- ✓Light, flexible build survives bending and drops; earpads are washable
- ✓Gentle clamping force sized well for ages 3 to 9
- ✓Warm, smooth tuning that never gets harsh at capped volumes
- ✗Built-in mic is muffled — bad for school video calls, use the device mic instead
- ✗No water resistance at all, so spills are fatal
- ✗A powerful headphone amp can push it past the limit in wired mode (unlikely with tablets and phones)
- ✗No carrying pouch included and no app or EQ
- ✗Slides around during running and rough play