Belkin SoundForm Rhythm AUC012BTBK
Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connection and Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls stand out in this budget-focused design, alongside an IPX5 rating for sweat and rain resistance. The compact case provides 20 total hours of playback and fast charging delivers 1.5 hours of use from a 10-minute charge. These earbuds are best for commuters and office workers who prioritize clear call quality and all-day reliability over critical music listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong battery (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th 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 202517/100
Buyers reported poor sound quality, lack of app or support, and no driver updates. Overall sentiment is very negative.
- No app or support available for the product.
- Sound quality is bad with no driver updates.
- Q3 202485/100
Buyers praised sound quality, battery life, and multipoint connectivity. Some noted discomfort for small ears.
- Excellent sound quality and loud volume.
- Long battery life: 8 hours on buds, 20 with case.
- Multipoint feature allows easy switching between devices.
- Uncomfortable for small ears, even with smallest tips.
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Codecs | Belkin SoundForm Rhythm True Wireless Earbuds, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| ANC Type | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 10 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 0.1667 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 20 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Belkin SoundForm Rhythm AUC012BTBK | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Peak 4 | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 20 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belkin SoundForm Rhythm AUC012BTBK | 28.8 | 64.5 | 90.8 | 26.6 | 69.2 | 29 | 3.4 | 96.8 | 42.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.2 | 78.7 | 99.6 | 86.9 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 99.2 | 86.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.3 | 97.5 | 75.9 | 94.7 |
| JBL Endurance Peak 4 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 80.3 | 94.1 | 71.3 | 61.8 | 99 | 75.9 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 91.8 | 96.6 | 69.2 | 91.9 | 72.8 | 93.2 | 78.7 | 100 | 86.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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