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Belkin’s new noise-canceling headphones are just $60
Belkin some updates to its SoundForm line of budget wireless headphones, adding two new closed-back, over-ear models and two sets of earbuds. Both earbuds are available now, while the new over-ear models are expected later this year.
The most notable of these is the $59.99 SoundForm Isolate, a pair of over-ear wireless headphones that offers active noise cancellation (ANC) and a “Hear-Thru” transparency mode. They’ve also got a built-in, looping ambient noise “Relaxation” track.
Those features aside, the Isolate and the $39.99 SoundForm Surround share all the same specs, like 40mm drivers, touch controls, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with support for connecting to two devices at once. They both charge with USB-C and have 3.5mm audio jacks as well, and Belkin says they’ll go for up to 60 hours on a charge (or 40 hours for the Isolate when ANC is turned on).
Finally, Belkin announced two pairs of earbuds, the $34.99 and the $59.99 SoundForm ClearFit. The two are separated by form factor — The Rhythm earbuds use an AirPods Pro-like design with in-ear tips, while the IPx5 sweat-resistant ClearFit headphones are sportier open-ear devices with clips that loop over your ears.
You won’t find special audio features like noise cancellation, though; these are both very basic wireless earbuds. Still, Belkin claims they’ll last eight hours on a charge, which isn’t nothing, and they get another 20 hours (or 18 for the ClearFit) from their charging cases. Both are available now.