Belkin Soundform Rhythm AUC015fqBK

The Belkin Soundform Rhythm nails calls, ANC, and connectivity at a budget price. Music quality is the main letdown. If you're not an audio snob, these are a great buy.

The 10mm dynamic drivers push sound from 20Hz to 20kHz, but the music score tells the real story. It's not a detail monster. Bass is present but not punchy, and the mids can feel a bit flat. Where these shine is everything around the sound. ANC lands in the 86th percentile, which is genuinely impressive for budget buds. The four-mic array with noise cancellation sits even higher, making calls surprisingly clean. Battery life is solid at 8 hours from the buds and 20 more from the case, with fast charge support when you're in a rush.

Against the Sony WF-C700N, the Belkin wins on connectivity and mic quality but loses badly on sound. The Sony is the better pick if music matters. The Anker Space A40 offers stronger overall balance and better brand trust, but costs more. The EarFun Air Pro 4+ is the closest rival on features, with comparable ANC and better audio tuning. The Soundcore P31i and JLab JBuds Pods ANC are cheaper but feel cheaper too. Belkin sits in a sweet spot for call-heavy users who don't want to pay Sony prices.

At around 30 USD in the US, these are a steal. You're getting ANC, multipoint Bluetooth, and call quality that competes with buds costing twice as much. The music performance is the trade-off, but if you're not an audiophile, you probably won't care. For gym use, commuting, and taking calls, this is excellent value.

The Belkin Soundform Rhythm is one of those earbuds that quietly overdelivers. You get active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and a four-mic call setup for a price that sits well below most big-name competitors. Belkin isn't exactly the first brand people think of for true wireless audio, but these make a solid case.

Our database puts the connectivity and mic quality near the top of the charts, which is rare at this price. The weak spot is music. A 42.9 out of 100 for music means these are better suited for podcasts, calls, and gym sessions than critical listening.

Skip these if music quality is your top priority. The sound score is mediocre, and you'll notice the flat mids and lack of detail if you're used to better-tuned buds. Also skip if you need earbuds that stay put during high-intensity workouts, the fit just isn't secure enough when things get sweaty.

Buy these if you take a lot of calls, want solid ANC, and don't need audiophile-grade music. They're comfortable, durable, and the battery life is more than enough for a full day. Skip them if you're picky about sound quality or need buds that stay locked in during intense workouts.