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Belkin Soundform Usb C Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Belkin Soundform Usb C Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

▲Better than 79% of headphones
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

52%

8.1

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 77% of headphones
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 8,548 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 69% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Belkin Soundform Usb C

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

52%

8.1

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

5.7

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 8,548 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Belkin Soundform Usb C has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than that of 89.4% of products in this category.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
▲ Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
Driver size
10 mm
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10 mm, smaller driver size than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
▼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
▲ Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
▲ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
▲ Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
▼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
▼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
▼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Belkin
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
17 g
Weight
17 g
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 17 g, lighter than 87.3% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Belkin Soundform Usb C vs the average pair of headphones

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  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 92.2% lower weight
    Weight
    17 g
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (17 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    17 g vs 218 g
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Belkin Soundform Usb C is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 62.9% more popular
    Belkin Soundform Usb C is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.56 vs 5.9).
    9.56 vs 5.87
  • 11.4% better value for money
    Belkin Soundform Usb C has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.1 vs 7.3).
    8.1 vs 7.27
  • 92.2% lower weight
    Weight
    17 g
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (17 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    17 g vs 218 g
  • Kid-friendly design
    Designed for kids
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This pair of headphones has a kid-friendly design, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones are designed for kids.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    10 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    100 dB
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    100 dB vs 110 dB
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    10 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    100 dB
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    100 dB vs 110 dB

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Third-party reviews

Based on 8,548 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Belkin Soundform Usb C

  • Highly affordable and offers good value for a budget price point.
  • Wired connection means no battery to charge and no pairing issues.
  • Comes with a wide range of silicone ear tip sizes (XXS to L) for a customizable fit.
  • Flat cable design effectively prevents tangling when stored in a bag.
  • Features IPX5-rated sweat and splash resistance, making them suitable for workouts.
  • Provides decent passive noise isolation due to a tight acoustic seal.

What we don't like about Belkin Soundform Usb C

  • Audio quality is frequently described as thin, tinny, and lacking deep bass.
  • The built-in microphone volume is quite low and often picks up static or hissing.
  • Silicone ear tips have a tendency to detach easily from the buds and get lost.
  • Some users report poor long-term build quality, with wires or buds breaking unexpectedly.
  • The cable can produce noticeable physical rubbing noise (cord noise) when moving.
  • The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on the specialized ANC variant is noted as very minimal or ineffective.

Verdict

The Belkin SoundForm Wired Earbuds with USB-C Connector are durable in-ear headphones designed for high-fidelity audio and plug-and-play convenience across USB-C compatible smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Key characteristics include 10mm dynamic drivers (or 12mm on ANC models), an IPX5 water-resistance rating for sweat and splash protection, and a 1.2-meter tangle-free flat cable with a built-in microphone and multi-control remote for music and calls. Main pros include its comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes (S, M, L), robust passive noise isolation, and a 2-year warranty, all without the need for battery charging. However, some users note potential cons such as tinny or treble-heavy sound quality and underwhelming microphone clarity in noisy environments.

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