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If you want a wired kids' headphone with a two-level volume switch, a built-in sharing jack and a big 40mm driver for school and tablet use, choose iClever HS19; if you need a lighter foldable headphone that folds into its own case for Toniebox listening and travel, choose Tonies Headphones.
• iClever HS19 — biggest strength: a 2-level volume switch, a FunShare jack for a second pair of headphones, and 40mm drivers fed by a 3.5mm wired connection.
• iClever HS19 — biggest trade-off: it's the heavier of the two at 172g, and the sharing feature only matters if your kid actually listens with someone else.
• Tonies Headphones — biggest strength: very light at 120g, folding into an integrated case, with a built-in 85dB limiter and a 1.2m cord.
• Tonies Headphones — biggest trade-off: a 30mm driver, no sharing jack, and no compatibility with Toniebox 2 — only Toniebox 1 and other 3.5mm devices.
• Choose iClever HS19 if you want one pair that covers school, iPad, gaming and sharing.
• Choose Tonies Headphones if you want the lightest, easiest-to-pack pair for a young Toniebox listener.
The iClever HS19 is built around flexibility. The headline feature is the 2-level volume control switch: you can cap output at the child-safe 85dB level for everyday use, then move to the other setting when you want more headroom. That two-position approach is more useful than a fixed limiter, because the same pair can follow a kid from quiet bedtime listening to a louder shared session without you buying anything else.
The second thing that stands out is FunShare. There's a jack on the headphone itself where a second 3.5mm plug goes in, so two kids can listen to the same tablet or laptop without a splitter. If you've ever watched two children fight over one iPad on a road trip, you understand why that matters. The 40mm dynamic drivers are the largest in this comparison, running 20Hz–20,000Hz at 32 ohm and 94dB sensitivity, which in plain terms means a full, balanced stereo sound that's easy to drive from a tablet, a laptop or a cheap in-flight entertainment jack.
Tonies Headphones: Who It's For
The Tonies Headphones are the opposite philosophy: strip everything back and make the simplest possible pair for a small child. At 120g they're noticeably lighter than the HS19, and the on-ear cushioned pads plus padded, adjustable headband are described as designed for extended wear as a child grows. That adjustability is the quiet hero here — a pair that still fits next year is worth more to a parent than a pair with extra features.
Volume limiting is built in at a fixed 85dB ±3dB, so there's no switch to fiddle with and no way for a kid to accidentally turn it up. The 30mm drivers cover the same 20Hz–20,000Hz range at 32 ohm, with 85dB sensitivity and a 1.2m cord — a sensible length for a child sitting next to a Toniebox or a tablet. The folding design collapses into an integrated folding case, and it's recommended for ages 3+.
The critical caveat: this product is not compatible with Toniebox 2. It works with Toniebox 1 and any device with a standard 3.5mm jack, so it's fine for a tablet or a kids' music player, but if your household has moved to the newer box, this pair won't plug into it. Buy these if you have a Toniebox 1, a preschooler or early primary kid, and you want one light, packable pair with no setup decisions. Skip them if you need a sharing jack, a volume switch, bigger drivers, or Toniebox 2 support. The warranty is 1 year.
• Best for battery life → neither. Both are wired over 3.5mm, so there's no battery to run down. The HS19 data sheet lists Bluetooth as a wireless technology, but the model itself is a wired 3.5mm headphone, so plan on a cable either way.
• Best for the youngest kids (3+) → Tonies Headphones. The 120g weight, adjustable padded headband and fixed 85dB limiter are aimed squarely at small children.
• Best for school-age kids → iClever HS19. The 2-level switch and 40mm drivers suit homework, games and music for a child who's past the toddler stage.
• Best for sharing one screen → iClever HS19. The FunShare jack takes a second 3.5mm plug with no splitter needed.
• Best for travel and packing → Tonies Headphones. Lighter, and it folds into its own integrated case.
• Best for Toniebox owners → depends which box. Tonies Headphones pair with Toniebox 1 only. If you own a Toniebox 2, neither of these is the Tonies-branded answer, and the HS19 just becomes a general-purpose wired pair.
• Best for bigger, fuller sound → iClever HS19. 40mm drivers versus 30mm, and higher 94dB sensitivity, which typically means more volume per unit of input.
• Best for long wear without fuss → Tonies Headphones. Lighter on the head, but with less isolation than the HS19's over-ear, sound-isolating design.
If I were buying for one child in the 3–5 range who mostly listens to a Toniebox 1, I'd take the Tonies Headphones — lighter, self-casing, and impossible to misuse. For anyone else, I'd take the iClever HS19. The volume switch, the sharing jack and the 40mm drivers do more real work across school, tablets and travel, and it covers a wider age range. In my opinion the HS19 is the more versatile purchase, and the Tonies pair is the more specialized one. Check the current price on Amazon before deciding, since that gap can shift which one looks like the smarter buy.
FAQ
Yes. The HS19 uses a 2-level switch with an 85dB child-safe setting, and the Tonies pair has a fixed built-in limiter at 85dB ±3dB. The HS19 gives you a choice; the Tonies pair doesn't.
No. The manufacturer states they are not compatible with Toniebox 2. They work with Toniebox 1 and any device that has a standard 3.5mm jack.
Yes — that's what the FunShare jack is for. A second pair of 3.5mm headphones plugs straight into the HS19, so two children can share one tablet or laptop without a splitter.
The HS19 has over-ear cushions and sound isolation, which helps block cabin noise, but it weighs 172g. The Tonies pair is lighter at 120g and folds into its own case, so it packs better. I'd pick based on whether your child tolerates a bit more weight for quieter listening.
No. Both are wired 3.5mm headphones. The HS19's data sheet does list Bluetooth as a wireless technology, but the product itself is a wired, 3.5mm over-ear headphone, so treat both as corded.
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