Sixty dollars for earbuds with 45dB noise cancellation. That’s the pitch Belkin is making at IFA 2026, and honestly, it’s hard to ignore. The company announced three new additions to its SoundForm lineup in Berlin, and while Belkin rarely gets the same hype as Sony or Bose, these specs are worth paying attention to.
The flagship of the three is the SoundForm Isolate. It has Belkin’s most powerful ANC yet, cutting ambient noise by up to 45 decibels. That’s a number that competes with earbuds costing two or three times the price. Battery life sits at 32 hours total, and a 10-minute charge gives you 90 minutes of playback. It supports Bluetooth Multipoint, meaning you can connect to two devices at once, and it’s rated IPX5 for sweat and water resistance. The fit options are solid too, with three sizes of both ear tips and wing tips so you can actually get a secure seal.
Then there’s the SoundForm Dot, which comes in two versions: one with ANC for $40 and one without for $35. Both hit 30 hours of battery life and support Bluetooth Multipoint. They also connect to the SoundForm app for EQ customization, which is a feature you don’t always see at this price point. The five-dollar gap between the ANC and non-ANC models is surprisingly small, so most buyers will probably just go for the ANC version.
The third product is the SoundForm Play, and this one’s a little different. It’s an over-ear headphone built specifically for kids aged five and up. At $50, it’s foldable, has ANC built in, and includes an optional volume limiter that caps audio at 85 decibels to protect young ears. Battery life is 45 hours with ANC on, which is genuinely impressive. There’s also a 3.5mm wired option and a “Rockstar Mode” for sharing audio with a friend.
- SoundForm Isolate: $60, 45dB ANC, 32-hour battery, IPX5, Bluetooth Multipoint
- SoundForm Dot ANC: $40, 30-hour battery, Bluetooth Multipoint, EQ app support
- SoundForm Dot (non-ANC): $35, same battery and features minus the noise cancellation
- SoundForm Play: $50, kids over-ear headphones, 45-hour battery, 85dB volume limiter, Rockstar Mode
So why does this matter? The budget audio market is getting crowded fast, and brands like Belkin are putting real pressure on the mid-range by offering specs that used to cost a lot more. If these earbuds perform anywhere close to what’s on paper, they make a strong case for consumers who don’t want to spend $150 just to block out background noise on their commute. All three products are available this month through Belkin’s website, Amazon, and other major retailers.