myFirst continues to collect recognition for its child-friendly tech products. Now the company’s wireless headphones, CareBuds Max, have won a VGP Summer Award 2026 in Japan — one of the country’s most established awards for audio and video products. The product won in the Bluetooth Over-Head Headphones (Under JPY10,000) category, where the jury highlighted its combination of performance, user experience, and value for money.
VGP, which stands for Visual Grand Prix, is presented twice a year and is considered one of Japan’s most prestigious awards for consumer electronics. The award is organized by the industry publication Phile Web, and the winners are chosen by a jury made up of audio experts, reviewers, and some of the country’s largest retailers.
Developed with children in mind
CareBuds Max are designed specifically for children and combine safe listening with features usually found in much more expensive headphones. Key features include a safe volume limit to protect hearing, Smart Transparency Mode so children can still hear the surrounding environment, and interchangeable ear cushions adapted for different seasons and climates.
The headphones also offer long battery life, a comfortable fit, and high sound quality — qualities that together helped them take the win in their price range.
A mark of quality in a competitive market
While VGP may not be as well known in Europe as, for example, Red Dot or iF Design Award, the distinction carries significant weight in Japan’s audio industry. Every year, hundreds of products from established manufacturers such as Sony, Audio-Technica, Denon, JBL, FiiO, and many others take part, making the competition tough across all categories.
That myFirst CareBuds Max has now taken home a VGP award shows that the headphones are not only designed with children’s safety in mind, but also deliver a sound experience that holds up well on an international level.
Confirms the company’s focus on kids’ technology
According to myFirst, the distinction is a confirmation of the company’s work to develop technology products that combine innovation, safety, and ease of use for children and families. The company describes the award as recognition of the philosophy behind CareBuds Max and the rest of the product range.
For myFirst, the VGP Summer Award 2026 marks another international recognition and strengthens the company’s position in the child-oriented consumer electronics market.
