Belkin SoundForm Surround
A 60-hour battery life and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity make this a reliable all-day headset for seamlessly switching between work and personal devices. The foldable, adjustable design uses recycled plastics and soft ear cups for all-day comfort, while the balanced Belkin Signature Sound provides consistent audio across music and calls. This headphone is best for budget-conscious home or office users who prioritize marathon battery life and clear call quality over immersive noise cancellation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong battery (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202648/100
Reviews highlight good sound and battery life but raise concerns about uncomfortable fit, tight headband, and loose ear cup components.
- Uncomfortable fit and pressure on sides and scalp reported.
- Ear pads need cleaning or replacement to improve comfort; stock PU leather has issues.
- Sound quality, battery life, and wired/wireless option praised.
- Loose components inside ear cup causing noise reported.
- Q4 202595/100
Buyers praised the headphones' value, comfort, sound quality, and battery life, with minor notes on noise canceling limitations.
- Great value and sound quality for the price, punching above its price point.
- Comfortable for long wear with foldable, portable design.
- Battery life close to advertised 59 hours, lasting over 38 hours per charge.
- Noise canceling good but not fully isolating, as noted by one buyer.
- Q1 202571/100
Positive feedback for ANC, comfort, and battery life; mixed reviews on build durability with a defect reported.
- Good noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort for daily use.
- Comfortable fit but may feel tight for larger ears after prolonged use.
- One unit stopped powering on after a few uses, indicating a potential reliability issue.
- Long battery life with fast charging and portable design.
Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Surround Wireless Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Sand |
| Surround | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, or Office - Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| ANC Type | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | No |
| Volume Limiting | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Belkin SoundForm Surround | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belkin SoundForm Surround | 32.1 | 68.2 | 35 | 65.6 | 90.7 | 17.9 | 94.4 | 73 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
Usage Scores
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