Belkin SoundForm Isolate
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
What Buyers Say
Belkin SoundForm Isolate
The Belkin SoundForm Isolate headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their comfortable fit, impressive battery life, and good sound quality for the price. Many users appreciate the effective noise cancellation for daily use, though some find the bass lacking and the build quality feels cheap. A few reviewers experienced issues with volume and noise isolation, but overall, these are seen as a solid budget option.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality for price
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Weak bass
- Cheap build quality
- Low max volume
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Uncomfortable for some
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Nothing headphones, praising the exceptional battery life, comfortable fit, and intuitive controls like the scroll wheel. The sound quality is generally considered great for the price, though one audiophile friend rated it 5/10 and some note the noise cancellation isn't the strongest. The app's customization options and sleek design are also highlights, with minor complaints about glossy plastic showing smudges and snugness over long periods.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Intuitive controls
- Great sound for price
- Customizable app
Cons
- Glossy plastic shows smudges
- Noise cancellation not strongest
- Slightly snug over long periods
- Transparency mode could improve
Scores
Specifications
| Belkin SoundForm Isolate | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Ear Cushion | CloudCushion | memory foam |
| Headband | adjustable headband | Liquid Silicone Padding |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Isolate Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Sand | LDAC |
| Surround | Belkin SoundForm Isolate Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime, Fast Charging & CloudCushion Ear Cups for Travel, Home, or Office - Black | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 135 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes of charging yields 6hrs of playtime | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Belkin SoundForm Isolate
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Nothing Headphone (a) B186
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Belkin SoundForm Isolate offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
