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Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:10 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of headphones
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 94%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

3.8

Battery

4%

5.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 98%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

52%

4.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.0

Design

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

3.8

Battery

4%

5.6

Calls & Controls

4.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 12 mm, smaller driver size than 86.5% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
?
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 10 hours, lower battery life than 89.8% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Brainwavz
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
181 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 181 g, lighter than 61.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Kid-friendly design
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • 17% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (181 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    181 g vs 218 g
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Kid-friendly design
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • 17% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (181 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    181 g vs 218 g
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 28 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (12 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    12 mm vs 40 mm
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 22 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 15.9% worse value for money
    Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.27 vs 7.3).
    6.27 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 28 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (12 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    12 mm vs 40 mm
  • 22 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 18 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (85 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    85 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Cynthia
≈ estimated
03/11/2015
Hands-on review · frequency test and sound check
Verdict
Brainwavz Kidwavz KV 100 is solid and well balanced for children, though its ear cups are small for adults.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pc-tablet.com
04/12/2015
Hands-on review · Kids' Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The Brainwavz Kidwavz KV-100 is a sturdy, adjustable Bluetooth headphone for ages 4 to 14, with a safe 85dB volume cap and good value for money.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100

  • Designed specifically for children, with a shape and fit aimed at younger users.
  • Integrated volume limiting helps protect hearing.
  • Bluetooth connectivity gives kids more freedom of movement without cables.
  • Lightweight build keeps them comfortable for everyday use.
  • Controls on the headset are easy to reach.
  • Some packages include useful extras like a pouch and backup cable.

What customers don't like about Brainwavz Kidwavz Kv 100

  • Battery life is only moderate at roughly 6 to 10 hours depending on use.
  • Full charging takes a fairly long time for the runtime offered.
  • There is no active noise cancellation.
  • Sound quality is only average and lacks depth.
  • Build quality is inconsistent, with some reports of early failure.

Verdict

The Brainwavz Kidwavz KV-100 is a pair of wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones specifically designed for children aged 4 to 14, featuring a critical volume-limiting safety feature that caps output at 85 dB to protect young ears. These headphones utilise specially tuned drivers designed with reduced bass to ensure vocal clarity and offer up to 6 hours of music playback or 10 hours of talk time on a single 3-hour charge. Main pros include its lightweight 159g-170g design with a cushioned adjustable headband for long-term comfort, dual-mode functionality allowing for both wireless and 3.5mm wired use, and an integrated on-device control panel for easy access to volume and playback. However, notable cons include the lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), the volume-limiting feature being restricted to Bluetooth mode only (requiring manual adjustment during wired use), and the absence of a built-in microphone for headset use in some versions.

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