One of our favorite power bank makers just unveiled super-cheap ANC earbuds and after an early listen, we like 'em

Date:
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:13:55 +0000

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The new Belkin SoundForm Isolate and Dots buds offer ANC, some noteworthy features and tongue-twister names at a super-low price.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Belkin unveils SoundForm
Isolate and Dot earbuds Offer ANC, Multipoint and ear wings for a really low price Also, there's a new set of child-focused over-ears You may know Belkin as a company that typically sells power banks, phone cases and charging cables, but its range is diverse and now includes some potential winners in the audio sector.

At IFA 2026 , the brand has expanded its fledgling audio family with two new super-affordable pairs of earbuds, each of which offers Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at a price far below rivals. There's the SoundForm Isolate Buds, which sell for a very palatable 39.99 (about $54, AU$80), and the SoundForm Dot Buds, going for 29.99 (around $40, AU$60). Those names are meaty, but hopefully the audio is too. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch
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Don't confuse the SoundForm Isolate Buds for the SoundForm Isolate; rookie mistake. Those are existing over-ears. Add 'Buds' for the new products.

Also, when it comes to the Dot option, you can select a model with or without ANC, because Belkin wants to give customers the choice. And the set that
can't cancel noise can be yours for just 19.99 (around $26 or AU$36). Dot Got it? Good. You may like I tested 3 of the best-selling cheap open earbuds on Amazon and theres a clear winner My favorite earbuds of the year just got an open-ear makeover, as this top cheap headphone brand debuts 7 new models The
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As luck would have it, we've got feet on the ground in Berlin at IFA, and my colleague Harry Padoan got a quick listen in with the SoundForm Isolate (main image and below).

His early thoughts? "From my brief time using the earbuds, they sounded very bass-heavy out of the box. The low-end was powerful and fairly regimented
too, which is ideal for more energetic tracks," Padoan said. "While this
could sometimes mean that vocals and mid-range sounds weren't the clearest in the mix, the audio quality seems relatively solid overall for the price you pay." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

These options have been released alongside the SoundForm Play, over-ear headphones which are intended for "older kids". Dot's the deal? (Image
credit: Future) Both of Belkin's new earbuds are sold on an important
promise: ANC for a lot less than Bose, Sony or Apple . But these buds have a few other benefits.

The Isolate offer Multipoint connection, a clear call quality mode, and a 32-hour battery life. They come with a wing-style design, with a ridge that keeps them locked in your ear, which should make them suitable for workouts. What to read next Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and
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The slightly cheaper Dots miss out on the wings, and have a slightly lower battery life at 30 hours, but still get Multipoint and clear calling. They also come in both ANC and non-ANC versions. The non-ANC model costs 19.99 (about $25, AU$40), so they're super cheap, but do miss a pretty useful tool.

Conspicuously absent? Any mention of the buds' audio architecture. It seems, then, that the feature list is the real selling point here; don't expect incredible sound (perhaps you guessed that from the price).

You'd be forgiven for being apprehensive about buying earbuds from a charging bank company, even a well-known one such as Belkin. However, many similar companies have begun making the jump into audio: Anker 's Soundcore now makes some of our favorite earbuds, and Baseus is following suit and both are also showing products at IFA.

This is because, unlike some spaces within tech, the power bank and charging tech sector is growing quickly (maybe people are holding onto their phones longer in these challenging times?), affording these brands some extra cash
to put towards designing new affordable wearables.

What I'm saying is, it's well worth paying attention to Belkin's offerings. I'll be very interested to see if the company's affordable buds can rival our go-to best budget earbuds recommendations. (Image credit: Belkin) The best wireless earbuds for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best earbuds 1. Best overall: Technics EAH-AZ100 2. Best mid-range: Cambridge Audio A100 3. Best budget: Nothing Ear (a) 4. Best for noise-cancelling: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra 2nd Gen Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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