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If you want a pair of kid-proof wireless headphones that can survive being tossed in a backpack and still have volume limits built in, choose iClever BTH22; if you need adult on-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, Hi-Res audio and retro style for commuting or travel, choose 1MORE HQ36.
• iClever BTH22 — biggest strength: Designed from the ground up for children, with capped volume at 85dBA (and a 74dBA option), a 3.5mm cable backup, and an adjustable fit for ages 3 and up.
• iClever BTH22 — biggest trade-off: No active noise cancellation, no Hi-Res codec, and a plastic build aimed at durability rather than premium sound.
• 1MORE HQ36 — biggest strength: QuietMax hybrid ANC, Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, spatial audio and a foldable retro design in a lighter body.
• 1MORE HQ36 — biggest trade-off: It's an adult-focused product with no volume limiting, so it's not the safer pick for young kids.
• Pick iClever BTH22 if the listener is a child, or if you want two pairs in one box for siblings or travel.
• Pick 1MORE HQ36 if the listener is a teen or adult who wants silence on a commute and better sound quality.
The BTH22 is one of those products where the spec sheet tells you immediately who it was designed for. iClever's Sound Refiner technology caps output at 85dBA and also trims the 2–4KHz frequencies that are hardest on young ears. If you press "+" and "−" together, you drop into a stricter 74dBA mode. For a parent, that second mode matters: it's the difference between handing a child headphones and handing them headphones you don't have to monitor.
Durability is the other half of the story. The enclosure is made from improved ABS without BPA or PVC, and iClever claims the frame is 50% stronger than a standard build, with a reinforced button structure rated for twice the presses. Kids are hard on gear. A headband that survives being bent and buttons that survive being mashed are worth more than a slightly nicer frequency response.
Battery life is genuinely impressive: 60 hours of playtime on the 85dBA setting, and the description notes up to 75 hours on 74dBA mode. At four hours a day, that's roughly half a month between charges. Charging takes 1.8 hours over USB-C, and if you forget entirely, the included 3.5mm cable keeps the music going without any battery at all. That cable is the feature I'd highlight most for flights and long car rides.
Who should buy it: Parents of kids aged 3 and up, especially families who need two pairs. Who should skip it: Adults who want noise cancellation, lossless codecs or a more premium feel — the BTH22 simply isn't built for that.
1MORE HQ36: Who It's For
The HQ36 is a different animal. This is an on-ear headphone with a retro look — CD-textured earcups, a compact foldable frame, black faux leather — aimed at adults who want something that looks intentional rather than generic. At 0.45lb with breathable PU leather cushions and swiveling earcups, it's built for all-day wear on a commute or a long flight.
The headline feature is QuietMax hybrid active noise cancellation, which uses dual-channel noise reduction to cut background noise, plus a one-touch Transparency Mode so you can hear announcements or a barista without pulling the headphones off. If you ride trains, buses or planes, this is the single biggest functional difference between these two products. The BTH22 has no noise control at all; the HQ36 actively removes noise.
Audio is the second differentiator. The HQ36 supports Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC lossless decoding, driven by dual-magnetic 40mm composite drivers. It also offers dynamic spatial audio with head tracking, so the soundstage shifts as you turn your head — a feature that's mostly about immersion in movies and games. Impedance is 32 ohm. Bluetooth 6.0 handles the connection, and there's an app with EQ controls, which the BTH22 does not offer.
Battery life is rated at 60 hours, matching the iClever on the headline number, and there's a 3.5mm jack plus a cable in the box for wired listening. The specific uses listed include business, entertainment, gaming, calls, office meetings and studio work — clearly an adult, multi-purpose brief. Note it is not water resistant, so keep it out of the rain.
Who should buy it: Commuters, travelers, students and anyone who wants ANC, LDAC and a retro look. Who should skip it: Anyone buying for a young child, since there's no volume limiting and the design is aimed at adults.
• Best for young kids (ages 3+) → iClever BTH22. Volume capped at 85dBA with a 74dBA option, BPA- and PVC-free materials, and a fit sized for children.
• Best for noise cancellation → 1MORE HQ36. QuietMax hybrid ANC plus Transparency Mode; the BTH22 has no noise control whatsoever.
• Best for sound quality → 1MORE HQ36. Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LDAC, dual-magnetic 40mm composite drivers and spatial audio with head tracking.
• Best for families needing more than one pair → iClever BTH22. It ships as a two-pack, so two kids are covered in one purchase.
• Best for battery anxiety → a tie. Both are rated at 60 hours, and both include a 3.5mm cable so you can keep listening while wired.
• Best for long-haul travel with a child → iClever BTH22. The 74dBA mode, light 0.33lb build and rotating cups suit small heads on planes and road trips.
• Best for commuting, calls and office use → 1MORE HQ36. Bluetooth 6.0, an app with EQ, and use cases that include meetings and gaming.
• Best for durability against rough handling → iClever BTH22. Toughened ABS and a reinforced button structure are explicitly designed for drops and bends.
In my opinion, these two don't really compete — they solve different problems. If the listener is a child, I'd buy the iClever BTH22 without much hesitation: the volume ceiling, the two-pack and the cable backup are exactly what a parent needs, and 60 hours of battery means you're not chasing a charger every night.
If the listener is a teen or adult who commutes and wants silence plus better audio, I'd buy the 1MORE HQ36. ANC, LDAC and Bluetooth 6.0 are features the BTH22 can't match, and the foldable retro design travels well. Match the product to the person and you'll be happy either way.
FAQ
The iClever BTH22, clearly. It limits volume to 85dBA with a 74dBA option, uses BPA- and PVC-free ABS, and adjusts for children aged 3 and up. The HQ36 has no volume limiting and is aimed at adults.
Yes. It uses QuietMax hybrid ANC with dual-channel noise reduction, plus a one-touch Transparency Mode. The iClever BTH22 has no noise control at all.
Yes. Both include a 3.5mm jack and a cable, so you can listen wired when the battery runs down or when a device doesn't support Bluetooth.
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