You no longer need to spend $200 or more to get useful features such as active noise cancellation, long battery life and Bluetooth multipoint.

At IFA 2026, Belkin has unveiled three new products in its SoundForm audio range: the SoundForm Isolate earbuds, SoundForm Dot earbuds and SoundForm Play ANC headphones for kids.

And perhaps the most interesting thing about them is the price.

The new SoundForm products start at just $35, while even Belkin’s flagship new SoundForm Isolate earbuds cost only $60.

For consumers looking for affordable wireless earbuds or headphones, Belkin is increasingly competing in a part of the market traditionally dominated by brands such as Anker’s Soundcore, JBL and countless cheaper Amazon alternatives.

Belkin SoundForm Isolate: $60 noise cancelling earbuds

The SoundForm Isolate are the premium option in Belkin’s new range.

They feature Belkin’s most powerful earbud noise cancellation technology so far, with active noise cancellation capable of reducing ambient sound by up to 45 decibels.

That’s the headline feature.

Noise cancelling earbuds from premium brands can easily cost $150, $200 or considerably more, so bringing reasonably sophisticated ANC into a $60 pair of earbuds makes the SoundForm Isolate immediately interesting.

They also come with three different sizes of ear tips and three sizes of wing tips.

That might sound like a small detail, but fit matters enormously with earbuds.

A tighter seal can improve bass response and also make active noise cancellation more effective.

Up to 32 hours of battery life

Belkin says the SoundForm Isolate can provide up to 32 hours of total battery life.

Fast charging is also included.

A 10-minute charge can provide around 90 minutes of listening time, which could be particularly useful if you suddenly realise your earbuds are flat before leaving home.

They’re also rated IPX5 for sweat and water resistance.

That should make them suitable for workouts, running and everyday use, although IPX5 doesn’t mean you should take them swimming.

Bluetooth Multipoint might be one of the best features

One feature that is easy to overlook is Bluetooth Multipoint.

The SoundForm Isolate can connect to two devices at the same time.

For example, you could connect the earbuds to your laptop and your smartphone.

You might be listening to music from the laptop before receiving a call on your phone, without constantly disconnecting and reconnecting Bluetooth devices.

Once you’ve used multipoint regularly, it can become one of those headphone features that’s surprisingly difficult to give up.

Seeing it appear on $60 earbuds is particularly welcome.

Belkin SoundForm Dot: cheaper earbuds starting at $35

If you don’t need the flagship Isolate model, Belkin is also launching the SoundForm Dot.

There are actually two versions.

The standard SoundForm Dot costs $35, while the SoundForm Dot with active noise cancellation costs $40.

That $5 difference makes the ANC version particularly interesting.

Unless the non-ANC model ends up heavily discounted, paying an additional $5 for noise cancellation seems like the obvious choice for most buyers.

Both versions offer up to 30 hours of battery life and support Bluetooth Multipoint.

Users can also customise EQ settings through Belkin’s SoundForm app.

At $40, that gives you:

• active noise cancellation
• around 30 hours of battery life
• Bluetooth Multipoint
• adjustable EQ
• multiple ear-tip sizes

That’s a surprisingly strong feature list for budget earbuds.

Could the SoundForm Dot be the most interesting product?

Ironically, the cheapest earbuds might be the most important launch.

Wireless earbuds have become a commodity.

Millions of people don’t necessarily want the absolute best sounding earbuds available.

They want something affordable that sounds good, stays connected, lasts a long time and blocks out some noise on the bus or train.

That’s exactly the market the $40 SoundForm Dot ANC appears designed for.

The big question will be how good the noise cancellation actually is.

There can be a substantial difference between having “ANC” written on a box and delivering genuinely effective noise cancellation.

But even moderate ANC at this price could make the SoundForm Dot attractive.

Belkin also has new noise cancelling headphones for kids

The third product is slightly different.

The SoundForm Play ANC are over-ear wireless headphones designed specifically for children aged five and above.

This could actually be one of the smartest products in the new range.

Parents increasingly give children tablets, phones and Nintendo Switch consoles when travelling, which means headphones have become a fairly standard item for many families.

But giving children normal adult headphones can create another problem: volume.

Belkin’s SoundForm Play ANC headphones include an optional volume limiter that restricts the maximum volume to 85 decibels.

Belkin also says the headphones feature Hear-Thru mode, allowing outside sounds in when children need greater awareness of what is happening around them.

Up to 45 hours of battery life

Battery life should also make the SoundForm Play ANC useful for travel.

Belkin lists up to 45 hours of playback with ANC switched off and around 35 hours with ANC active.

There’s also fast charging.

Ten minutes of charging can provide up to five hours of playback.

For parents preparing for a flight or long car journey, that’s probably more useful than almost any sophisticated audio specification.

Kids can share what they’re listening to

The SoundForm Play ANC also include something Belkin calls RockStar audio sharing.

Two pairs of compatible headphones can share audio from the same device, either wirelessly or using the included 3.5mm connection.

That’s a clever feature for siblings travelling together.

Instead of having two children watching separate tablets, they could potentially watch the same film while using their own headphones.

The headphones also retain a traditional 3.5mm connection.

That could be particularly useful for in-flight entertainment systems, older devices and Nintendo Switch consoles.

There are even built-in relaxing sounds

One of the stranger but potentially useful features is called Focus Boost.

The headphones contain built-in relaxing audio that can be played without an internet connection, phone or Bluetooth connection.

Belkin includes sounds called Seashore, Pink Pause and Brain Beats.

It’s a small feature, but it could be useful when travelling or when children want background sound while studying or relaxing.

How much do Belkin’s new SoundForm headphones cost?

Belkin’s new IFA 2026 audio range is priced aggressively.

SoundForm Dot: $35

SoundForm Dot ANC: $40

SoundForm Play ANC: $50

SoundForm Isolate: $60

All three product ranges are expected to become available during September 2026.

You might not need expensive earbuds anymore

The most interesting thing about Belkin’s IFA announcement isn’t necessarily any single feature.

It’s what is happening to the wider headphone market.

Features that used to justify expensive wireless earbuds are rapidly becoming standard.

Active noise cancellation.

Bluetooth Multipoint.

Fast charging.

Water resistance.

Customisable EQ.

30+ hour battery life.

You can now get many of these features in earbuds costing $40–$60.

Of course, a $40 pair of SoundForm earbuds isn’t necessarily going to sound as good as flagship earbuds from Apple, Bose, Sony or Sennheiser.

Premium headphones can still offer better drivers, more sophisticated ANC, spatial audio, better microphones and tighter integration with smartphones.

But the gap is narrowing where it matters most for everyday listeners.

Which new Belkin SoundForm model looks best?

For most adults, the SoundForm Dot ANC could be the sweet spot.

At $40, the extra $5 over the standard Dot model seems worthwhile simply to get active noise cancellation.

For commuters and frequent travellers, the $60 SoundForm Isolate should be the more interesting option thanks to stronger noise cancellation, IPX5 resistance and the wing-tip design.

And for parents, the $50 SoundForm Play ANC could be particularly attractive because of the 85dB volume limiter, long battery life and audio-sharing features.

None of these products are trying to replace $300 audiophile headphones.

That’s probably the point.

Belkin seems to be asking a much simpler question:

How many of the features people actually use can we put into headphones costing less than $60?

For a lot of listeners, that might be more appealing than another pair of $250 wireless earbuds promising slightly better sound.