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If you want a lightweight, kid-friendly wired headset that's simple to hand over for movies, choose iClever HS20; if you need a wireless over-ear headset with a microphone, SD slot and a backup wire for work, school, gym and movie nights, choose iJoy Over-Ear. That's the short version. The longer version comes down to one question: do you want a plug-and-play headset for a child, or a flexible Bluetooth headset for an adult who wants options? Both are over-ear designs with a 3.5 mm jack and sound isolation, so the real split is wired simplicity versus wireless convenience — and that matters a lot when you're settling in for a movie.
• iClever HS20 — biggest strength: a genuinely kid-focused design, with SafeSound tech, a foldable frame, a light purple cat-ear look with LED lights, and a bundled pink carrying case. It's the one I'd hand to a younger child without a second thought.
• iClever HS20 — biggest trade-off: it leans on the 3.5 mm wired jack for everyday listening, the touch controls are simple, and the styling is unmistakably aimed at kids rather than adults.
• iJoy Over-Ear — biggest strength: wireless Bluetooth with a 10-meter range, around 10 hours of playtime, a 2-hour charge time, plus a backup wire and an SD card slot for offline listening.
• iJoy Over-Ear — biggest trade-off: it's the heavier of the two at 0.34 kg versus 0.27 kg, and it charges over two hours rather than running indefinitely like a purely wired set.
• Who each pick is for: iClever HS20 for parents buying a headset for movies, school and travel for a younger child; iJoy Over-Ear for teens and adults who want one wireless headset with a mic for work, study, gym and casual movie watching.
The iClever HS20 is a kids' headphone first and everything else second, and that's exactly why it works. It's built around SafeSound tech, a 32 ohm impedance, a dynamic driver and a 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz frequency range — a normal, full-range listening profile rather than something tuned to be boomy or harsh. The enclosure mixes lightweight plastic, memory foam and fabric, which is a sensible combination for a headset that's going to be worn for a two-hour animated film and then tossed into a bag. It weighs 0.27 kg, the lightest of the pair here.
What it does best is remove friction. There's a 3.5 mm jack, so it plugs straight into an iPad or tablet with no pairing, no charging and no "the battery died halfway through the movie" moment. The frame folds, and it ships with a pink carrying case, which makes it a practical travel companion. The cat-ear design with LED lights is a deliberate choice for kids, and the light purple finish keeps it firmly in that lane. The touch-based volume control is simple enough for a child to operate.
Who should buy it: parents who want a wired headset for movies, school and car trips for a younger child, and anyone who wants a gift that feels fun rather than generic. Who should skip it: adults, teens who want wireless freedom, or anyone who needs Bluetooth as their primary connection — this one is at its best plugged in, and its styling is clearly aimed at kids. If budget matters, check the current price on Amazon before deciding.
The iJoy Over-Ear is the more adult, more flexible headset of the two. It's a wireless over-ear Bluetooth headset — Bluetooth 5, with a 10-meter range — and that one spec changes how you use it. You can leave your phone on the counter and still listen while you're moving around a room. The around-ear earpiece shape and plastic enclosure keep it in familiar territory, and at 32 ohm with a dynamic driver and a 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz range, the audio profile lines up almost exactly with the iClever on paper. The difference isn't the sound signature; it's how you connect.
The battery story is the headline: a 2-hour charge time and around 10 hours of average battery life. Ten hours covers a long workday, a study block plus a commute, or several movie nights before you need to think about the charger. When the battery does run down, the backup wire via the 3.5 mm jack keeps it usable — that's a genuinely useful fallback, and it means this isn't a paperweight when it's empty. There's also an SD slot for playing media directly, which is unusual at this level and handy if you want to leave your phone out of it entirely.
Who should buy it: teens and adults who want one wireless headset with a microphone for work calls, online classes, gym sessions and casual movie watching, and anyone who likes having both Bluetooth and a wired option in the same pair. Who should skip it: younger kids, since it's heavier at 0.34 kg and not styled or positioned as a child's headset, and anyone who wants pure plug-and-play with zero charging to think about.
• Best for younger kids → iClever HS20. SafeSound tech, a foldable frame, a bundled carrying case and a kid-first look make it the obvious pick for a child.
• Best for wireless freedom → iJoy Over-Ear. Bluetooth 5 with a 10-meter range means you're not tethered to the device.
• Best for battery flexibility → iJoy Over-Ear. Around 10 hours of playtime plus a backup wire beats a wired-only set for anyone who moves between rooms.
• Best for zero-hassle movie nights with a child → iClever HS20. No pairing, no charging, no dead-battery interruption mid-film.
• Best for work and study → iJoy Over-Ear. The built-in mic, wireless range and SD slot suit calls, classes and offline listening.
• Best for lighter wear → iClever HS20. At 0.27 kg it's the lighter headset, which matters over long sessions.
• Best for a gift with personality → iClever HS20. The cat-ear LED design and light purple finish are memorable in a way a plain black headset isn't.
• Best all-rounder for an adult → iJoy Over-Ear. Two connection methods, a mic, and enough battery to get through a normal day.
If I were buying for a child — especially a kid who wants a headset for movies, school and travel — I'd buy the iClever HS20. In my opinion, the combination of SafeSound tech, the lighter 0.27 kg build, the foldable frame and the bundled carrying case makes it the more thoughtful choice for a younger wearer, and the wired 3.5 mm connection means it just works the moment it's unplugged from the box. If I were buying for myself or a teenager, I'd go the other way and take the iJoy Over-Ear: Bluetooth 5, a 10-meter range, around 10 hours of playtime, a backup wire and an SD slot give it far more ways to be used. For a movie-focused household with kids, the iClever HS20 is my pick. For a mixed work-and-movies adult, the iJoy Over-Ear is.
how to use headphones with microphone
Plug the 3.5 mm jack into your device's headphone port for wired use — that's the iClever HS20's primary mode and the iJoy Over-Ear's backup mode. On the iJoy, you can instead pair over Bluetooth 5 and use the built-in mic wirelessly within roughly 10 meters. Both use touch-based controls for volume.
how to test headset with microphone
Connect the headset, then open any voice or video app and record a short clip while speaking normally. On the iClever HS20 this means using the 3.5 mm jack; on the iJoy Over-Ear you can test over Bluetooth or with the backup wire. If the app has a mic level meter, watch it while you talk.
how to headset microphone
If the mic isn't picking you up, first confirm the 3.5 mm plug is fully seated and that your device is set to use the headset rather than its internal mic. On the iJoy Over-Ear, also check that Bluetooth is connected and that you're within the 10-meter range. Both headsets use a 3.5 mm jack, so a loose plug is the most common cause.
how much are headphones with microphone
That varies by model and seller, and it changes over time, so I won't quote a figure here. The iClever HS20 is positioned as a kids' headset and the iJoy Over-Ear as a wireless adult headset with more features. Check the current price on Amazon for each before you commit.
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