Botesty Sound Ivy
The switchable 85dB/94dB volume limiter and USB-C connectivity make these headphones a practical choice for protecting young ears across different environments. The foldable, 180g design with soft cushions and a durable, tangle-free nylon cord ensures they withstand daily use by children aged 3 and up. These are best for parents needing a reliable, corded headset for a child’s schoolwork, travel, and tablet use with modern USB-C devices.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong comfort (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 were very satisfied, describing the headphones as perfect for kids and noting good sound and functionality.
- Great for kids, with one buyer's son loving the sound.
- Product works fine and is a good purchase overall.
- Q2 202583/100
Buyers praise these headphones for noise protection, volume limiting, and sturdy build. They fit children well and are trusted for hearing safety, though sound quality is basic.
- Effective for hearing protection and volume limiting, trusted for kids' safety.
- Sturdy build with foldable design and braided cord, feels durable.
- Basic sound quality; muddy bass and lost treble but acceptable for kids' use.
- Comfortable fit for children and adults with wide adjustability.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft over-ear cushions |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 85 |
| Codecs | USB C, Volume Control |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Cable Length | 1.49 |
Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Volume Limiting | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Botesty Sound Ivy | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botesty Sound Ivy | 33.3 | 53.5 | 89.1 | 73.4 | 51.4 | 96.9 | 37.5 | 26.6 | 98.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 87.3 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 71.1 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 37.5 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 87.3 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.3 | 53.2 | 98 | 65.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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