Belkin’s Wired Earbuds: ANC Without the Battery Worries
▼ Summary
– Belkin is launching four new affordable earbuds, including a wired option with active noise cancellation (ANC) priced at $34.99.
– The wired SoundForm USB-C earbuds feature ANC powered by the connected device, a 4-foot flat cable, and an IPX5 splash resistance rating.
– The wireless SoundForm Rhythm ANC earbuds offer 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, three listening modes, and up to 28 hours of total battery life.
– The SoundForm ActiveFit earbuds include silicone ear hooks for fitness, an IP54 rating, and up to 36 hours of total playback without ANC.
– The SoundForm Anywhere earbuds are compact with multipoint connectivity and provide up to 26 hours of total battery life.
For those seeking high-quality audio without the constant concern of a dying battery, Belkin’s latest wired earbuds offer an appealing alternative with built-in active noise cancellation. The SoundForm USB-C Wired Earbuds with ANC are set to release in October, priced at just $34.99. Available in classic white or black, these earbuds draw power directly from your device, eliminating the need for separate charging while still delivering effective noise-canceling performance.
Designed with practicality in mind, the earbuds feature a four-foot flat cable that resists tangling and includes an integrated microphone and volume control. An IPX5 rating ensures protection against water splashes, making them suitable for workouts or commutes in less-than-ideal weather. Audio quality is driven by 12mm drivers, and users can tailor their experience using three built-in equalizer presets.
Alongside the wired model, Belkin is introducing three wireless options, all similarly priced and scheduled for release in September 2025. The SoundForm Rhythm ANC stands out with 10mm drivers, dual microphones per earbud, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It offers three distinct listening modes, ANC, Hear-Thru, and Standard, and provides up to eight hours of playback on a single charge, extendable to 28 hours with the charging case.
For fitness enthusiasts, the SoundForm ActiveFit model includes silicone ear hooks to secure the earbuds during movement and carries an IP54 rating for resistance against both dust and water. While it lacks ANC, it supports Standard and Hear-Thru modes, with battery life reaching nine hours per charge and an additional 27 hours via the case.
Rounding out the lineup is the SoundForm Anywhere, the most compact of the new releases. It supports multipoint connectivity for seamless switching between two devices and delivers a total of 26 hours of use, six from the earbuds themselves and twenty more from the accompanying charging case.
(Source: The Verge)
