In this article, we are going to be comparing two types of children’s headphones, the Puro BT2200 vs the Puro JuniorJams. Both are from the same manufacturer but are somewhat different.
Below we have reviewed each pair of headphones separately and have compared the differences and similarities so you can see which is a better option for your kids. We’ve summarized this in the table below.
| Puro Sound Labs BT2200 |
Puro Sound Labs JuniorJams | |
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| Age Range | 3 years and above | 2 – 13 years |
| Wireless Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Volume Limiting |
✔ | ✔ |
| Audio Splitter |
✖ | ✔ |
| Noise Isolation |
82% | 87% |
| Color Options |
Available in 6 colors | Available in 4 colors |
| Price | Check Amazon’s latest price | Check Amazon’s latest price |
Why Kids Need ‘Kid Safe’ Headphones
A lot of parents these days give their kids things like tablets (like the ones we talk about here) and smartphones to play educational games on, listen to music, watch movies, etc. Naturally, parents also often give these kids headphones, so that they can do these things in peace (plus, the added peace and quiet parents get when their child has their headphones on is always a nice bonus).
Adult headphones can be a bit problematic for kids. They’re designed for already developed ears. A child’s ears are still developing, and loud noises can actually do a significant amount of damage to a child’s ears, especially if that child is very young.
That is why there are headphones out there that are specifically designed to be used by young kids. These headphones look and operate the same as adult headphones, but they are designed in such a way that they will not hurt a young child’s ears.
Puro BT2200 Review
Let’s start by reviewing the Puro BT2200. The first thing that you want to look for when reviewing headphones made specifically for kids is not sound quality (which is what you would look for when shopping for adult headphones), but for how the headphones work to reduce the impact on your child’s eardrums.
Audio Limiting for Young Ears
The Puro BT2200 headphones come with a built-in volume governor that limits the maximum output of the headphones to 85 dB. How does this work? Well, say your child is listening to some music on a phone. If they were to put the volume to max, the headphones would output sound at a level way over 85 dB. The thing about loud noises is that they don’t immediately hurt.
While adults can recognize that something is too loud, children often times fail to recognize this. So, they will listen for a long time and the loud sound will damage their eardrums. With a volume governor, no matter how loud your child turns up the volume, the headphones will never output more than 85 dB.
Why the volume is capped at 85 dB
The choice of 85 dB is a good one. This is because researchers have found that exposure to noises over 85 dB is dangerous for a child’s ears. So, because the Puro BT2200s cap noise at 85 dB, you can rest knowing that no matter how much your child fiddles with the volume control, they can’t possibly damage their hearing because these headphones will stop it.
Now that we have covered the all-important safety aspects, let’s start talking about the actual performance of these headphones. The Puro BT2200 deliver very good sound quality. Music, voices, and sound effects all come through very clearly and very crisply.
Noise Isolation for Quality Sound
Obviously, your child probably isn’t an audiophile and they probably don’t care too much about sound quality, but it is still nice to know that these headphones allow your child to clearly hear whatever it is that they are watching or listening to.
To make the sound quality even better, the Puro BT2200s comes equipped with a noise cancellation feature. The headphones drown out over 80% of ambient noise. So, these headphones are also great choices for when your house is busy and you just want to keep your child occupied with a movie. No matter how noisy everything around them is, they can hear movies and music perfectly.
Comfortable Stylish Design
We also have to consider comfort. Children aren’t used to wearing things like headphones for hours at a time, so you want to make sure that any headphones that you do get for your kids are extra comfortable. These are definitely some very comfortable headphones.
The ears are both extremely well-padded. The headband is also similarly well-padded (a lot of headphones have hard plastic for a headband, which can be quite uncomfortable if you have to wear them for a while). As with basically any modern pair of headphones, you can, of course, adjust the length of it to suit the preferences of whoever is wearing them.
Wireless Bluetooth Technology
All the controls for the headphones are conveniently placed on the back of the right ear of the headphones. So, things like volume can quickly be changed on the fly. The headphones Bluetooth connection ensures that it can be used wireless (at a range of up to 30 feet) or they can be plugged in and used that way. When not plugged in, you can get roughly 18 or so hours of use out of the headphones which is fairly good for a pair of kid’s headphones.
Overall, these are a great set of kid’s headphones that is safe, that delivers great sound quality, and that is comfortable for them to wear. Really, there’s not a whole lot else that you could want in a set of kid’s headphones.
Puro JuniorJams Review
Given that the JuniorJams are from Puro Sound Labs, the same manufacturer who made the BT2200s, you would expect these headphones to be very similar, and they are. However, there are a few, subtle differences that people looking to buy some kid’s headphones will want to consider.
Similarities with the BT2200s
Before we cover the differences, let’s briefly go over what the similarities are. Firstly, much like with the BT2200s, the JuniorJams have a built-in safety function that prevents the headphones from outputting sound that is over 85 dB. So, the most important factor, the safety of your child’s ears, is covered equally well by the JuniorJams.
In terms of comfort, the JuniorJams also do very well. The ears of the headphones are very well-padded and soft. Likewise, instead of the usual hard piece of plastic as a headband, Puro Sound Labs has again opted to include a heavily padded headband. This is a great decision that really sets the JuniorJams (and other Puro headphones) apart from other, more uncomfortable headphones.
Finally, much like with the other Puro Sound Labs headphones, the JuniorJams is capable of operating both wired and wireless. The wired mode obviously works well. The wireless mode also works very well, the Bluetooth connection is stable, and it connects easily to most devices.
These headphones are great for musical toys like the Deluxe Otamatone, because they both have a 3.5 mm removable cable. The cable ensures you can still use the headphones if the battery is flat or your device doesn’t have Bluetooth connectivity.
Differences – Longer Battery Life
So, what sets the JuniorJams apart? Well, for starters, the JuniorJams have a much better wireless mode. When in wireless mode, it can operate for 4-hours longer than the Bt2200s (22-hours vs 18-hours).This is great for long distance travel on airplanes. The last thing you want is headphones running out of battery before you land!
Daisy Chain Sharing
Far more substantial is the fact that the JuniorJams have “daisy chaining” technology. What this means is that you can actually pair up multiple JuniorJams to one device. So, if you have two kids, they can both watch a movie on the same device, each with their own headphones.
Better Noise Isolation
When it comes to noise cancellation features, the JuniorJams perform a bit better as well. The JuniorJams can drown out to close to 90% of all ambient sound. This is a very noticeable improvement over the close to 80% of the BT2200s.
Travel-Friendly
Finally, if you want to store the headphones, the JuniorJams can be made to lie very flat. This makes them much easier to pack up and store when compared to many other headphones. A minor feature to be sure, but still, it is a nice quality-of-life feature.
Which Is The Better Set Of Headphones?
So, now that we have finished reviewing each of these two headphones individually, let’s now decide which of the two is the better option.
Our Pick
We personally think that the JuniorJams is the better of the two. If you read each review, you probably saw this coming. The JuniorJams and the BT2200s share many of the same features in common. They both have the crucial safety feature that limits sound output to 85 dB. They both have a wired and a wireless mode. And they both have great noise cancellation.
However, the JuniorJams are just better. They have better noise cancellation (87% for the JuniorJams versus 82% for the BT2200s). They have a better wireless mode, both because the battery lasts longer and because the headphones have the ability to daisy chain. But, aesthetically, the BT2200s are slightly better looking.
You would think that the BT2200s would be cheaper to compensate for the quality differences between the two sets of headphones, but they end up costing roughly the same (in fact, the JuniorJams can actually end up being slightly cheaper). So, even if you are on a budget, the JuniorJams is still the better choice.
Really, They Are Both Great
We should state that both these sets of headphones are great. No matter what set you end up going with, you are going to get your money’s worth. While we do think the JuniorJams is the better of the two, you can’t go wrong with either pair of headphones. So, if you can’t find the JuniorJams or if you see a good deal on the BT2200s, don’t be afraid to jump on them. We are sure that your kids will love either set equally.
