EKids CO-550 Karaoke Machine Songs Kids Singalong Boombox with Microphone for Toddlers, Built-in Music and Flashing Lights, for Fans of Cocomelon Toys and Gifts

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Yes, it’s very simple, but it’s barely left our pre-schooler’s hands since it arrived so more than deserves its place in the round-up.

Although it’s relatively compact – measuring 35cm x 26cm x 32cm – it’s quite heavy (this would be thanks to its wooden cabinet exterior to help with acoustics, FYI), and we were initially concerned set-up would be complicated with a piece of kit this high-spec. Our six-year-old tester took a while to get their head around what buttons to press on the machine and our linked iPhone, but after a while they found it easy enough to operate independently. Whether you’re after something to help the kids let off steam or for you to channel your inner Adele at home, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to finding the right fit for your singing needs. Our three-year-old tester was off-the-scale excited to get their hands on this Cocomelon karaoke microphone.With its cute light-up face and diminutive size, it’s no surprise this was the karaoke machine that our child testers all flocked to instantly. Karaoke fans may already be familiar with Lucky Voice’s amazing private room karaoke bars throughout London and Brighton, but now you can get the experience in the comfort of your own home with this rather swanky Karaoke Kit. Not all karaoke machines are made equal, and this epic offering from the karaoke pros at Mr Entertainer is something else.

For young children it’s not such an issue, as most will be content simply shouting into the microphone, but for older children or adults who want to make the most of the singing experience, you’ll want to look for a decent karaoke machine to show your voice off to its full potential. We linked up to our iPad and made use of the handy tablet holder at the top of the machine to prop it up while we sang along to karaoke versions of our favourite songs via YouTube.If you’re after something a little more affordable, the VTech Kidi Super Star DJ microphone and stand has plenty to keep big and little kids entertained.

It does require four double-A batteries to work (not included) and it was a shame there was only one microphone included, but our little testers loved how the Tobi 2 came to life with smiley faces and cool flashing lights as they sang. Once you’ve exhausted these, you can hook up to your TV, smart phone or tablet via Bluetooth or USB.Essentially a karaoke machine and DJ mixer in one, it manages to pack a huge amount of features into a small package – so much so, we’re still discovering more weeks into testing. As well as all of this, there’s pitch correction (note: this doesn’t work miracles when an over-excited three-year-old is screeching down the microphone), fun voice effects, as well as an option to record and playback your singing. Once that’s done, press the large button on the unit and connect to the original Encanto playlist on your choice of streaming service (we opted for YouTube).

Easy to use straight out of the box, this great quality unit has plenty of options for singing fun for every member of the family. We loved how lightweight it was, and our testers easily carried it around the house to entertain us with their performances. As well as all of this, the Daewoo comes with two wired microphones, colour-changing LED lights (which our young testers really loved) and a two-year warranty.Our little testers loved being able to choose their own songs this way, even if they didn’t actually use the lyrics to sing along. The kid-friendly controls make it easy to sing your heart out using the real working wired microphone for kids. Connect to your Bluetooth device and stream unlimited audio, or connect a USB drive (not included) to the expansion slot to play and sing along to your favorite tunes from your personal collection. There are a whopping 80 kid-friendly songs pre-loaded, so our little testers were able to try these out straight away, but this karaoke machine really feels more suited to adults – or at least requires adult supervision as it’s far from a toy. From the flashy light show and sound quality, to the endless song choices and how simple it was to set up and use, it really ticked a lot of, if not all, our boxes.