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Head-to-head

BuddyPhones Play+ vs Belkin SoundForm Mini

TECH DADGOLD STARBuddyPhones Play+8.4Around £40Amazon
VS
TECH DADVALUE STARBelkin SoundForm Mini8.3Around £30Amazon

Point by point

MeasureBuddyPhones Play+Belkin SoundForm Mini
Tech Dad Score8.48.3
Volume limiting9.07.6
Fit for small heads8.68.2
Durability8.08.6
Battery & connection8.08.8
Value7.69.2
Typical price£40£30
Age3 to 103+
Battery20 hours (Onanoff figure)About 30 hours (Belkin figure)
WiredBuddyLink cable, audio sharing3.5mm cable included

★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.

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TECH DADGOLD STAR
Onanoff

BuddyPhones Play+

The quietest safe setting here, in a pair built for small heads.

8.4
Gold StarAround £40

Best for Parents of three to six-year-olds who want the lowest possible limit, with a cable backup for long trips.

TECH DADVALUE STAR
Belkin

Belkin SoundForm Mini

Cheap, tough and long-lasting, with an 85dB cap over Bluetooth.

8.3
Value StarAround £30

Best for Three to eight-year-olds who need an everyday pair for tablets, Yotos and car journeys.

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