Bluetooth beanie hats: Teen tech trend for winter

Amazon, Flipkart, Ubuy and sellers like Adidas are busy meeting the demand for beanie hats. With winter setting into the country, young people, especially teenagers are gearing up to look good, get entertained and also be safe against the cold. Welcome the beanie hat, a headgear plus music player. 

What is the beanie hat? 

The beanie is not a hat, it’s actually a woollen close knit skull hugging cap that can be pulled down over the years. It’s a classic design that has been around for a very long time. Historically, beanies were preferred as active wear, for horse riding, running, working outdoors or in cold weather, worn by sailors and sportsmen. It is now worn by both men and women. It’s sleek look makes it a favourite with teens.  

What is a bluetooth beanie hat?

It’s exactly what is suggested by the name, a beanie with a Bluetooth device smartly embedded, and a microphone that is not visible from outside. In many ways, the beanie hat is healthier than ear plugs for listening to music, especially when one is outdoors. Listening to music for too long on earphones can damage the ears. Besides, noise reduction can sometimes be dangerous, precisely because it is so immersive. A beanie is better for commutes and jogging on street. Most beanie hats deliver decent sound quality, and they do not block the world the way headphones or ear plugs do.  

What kind of specs should one look for in a good beanie hat?

A good beanie ought to offer battery life from about 5 to 12 hours, which is quite a range for teens listening to music while on the move, working out or while studying. The Bluetooth beanies available at Amazon and Flipkart offer a variety of features and come in various budget ranges too. The other key component to look out for is what sets these hats apart – the Bluetooth connectivity - while many offer the updated, stable Bluetooth 5.0, some of the older models haven’t caught up, and still feature Bluetooth 4.1 or 4.2, and there may be issues with syncing the music device after getting these at a lower price.