Belkin SoundForm Anywhere

Belkin's connectivity is the best we've ever measured, landing in the top tier across our entire database, and the 93rd percentile comfort makes these the easiest earbuds to wear all day. But a music score of 46.5/100 means they're strictly for podcasts, calls, and background awareness. At $35, they're a steal for the right person; at any higher price, look elsewhere.

The Belkin SoundForm Anywhere earbuds land a connectivity score that's literally the best we've ever recorded — 100th percentile for Bluetooth performance. Pair that with a 93rd percentile comfort rating, and you've got a semi-in-ear design that feels custom-made for people who find typical sealed eartips suffocating. Those numbers are genuinely great, but they set a ceiling that the rest of the experience can't quite reach. The music score sits at a disappointing 46.5 out of 100, which is fine for voice but will leave bass addicts cold.

Belkin stuffed these with Bluetooth 6.0 and multipoint, and the result is a connection that never flinched during our tests — switching between a phone and laptop was immediate and glitch-free. That 100th percentile rank puts them in a league of their own for staying paired, beating even $200+ earbuds. The 12mm drivers produce a dry, flat sound that's clear enough for podcasts and Zoom calls but lacks the punch of anything in our top half for music. Battery life is solid at 6 hours per charge with another 20 hours in the case, landing in the 67th percentile — plenty for a workday, though the quick-charge feature (10 minutes for 1.5 hours) makes it an afterthought. The IPX4 rating and barely-there 4g weight make them an easy choice for light exercise, just don't expect them to drown out subway noise with the basic transparency mode.

The price on these is all over the map — we spotted listings from $35 all the way up to a comical $9,547, so definitely shop around. At the low end, you're getting a near-invisible pair of earbuds with connectivity that crushes even premium competitors. Spending more than $50 doesn't make sense given the weak music output, but for someone who just wants to take calls and stay aware of their surroundings, $35 is a no-brainer.

Against the EarFun Air Pro 4+, the Belkin's biggest win is comfort and connectivity — the EarFun seals you off with silicone tips and has richer sound, but you'll notice the lack of multipoint. The JBL Endurance Peak 4 is leagues better for exercise with its secure ear-hook design and thumping bass, though it's pricier and lacks the same pocketability. The Soundcore P31i and SoundPEATS H3 both out-sing the SoundForm Anywhere by a wide margin, but neither can match the 100th percentile Bluetooth reliability or the featherweight 4g fit. If music quality matters even a little, skip the Belkin; if your priority is staying connected and hearing the world around you, it's a niche winner.

Anyone who values music quality or wants bass should look away. A 46.5/100 music score is not fixable with EQ presets, and the open design leaks sound so you'll never get immersion. If you need active noise cancellation for commuting, there are better options under $60. And if social proof matters to you, the 28th percentile rank shows very little buyer excitement — the data just isn't there to support a confident mass-market pick.

The SoundForm Anywhere earbuds do two things exceptionally well: they connect without a hiccup and they disappear on your head. That's a rare combo, and it's enough to earn a recommendation for the very specific crowd that wants multipoint, hates ear tips, and lives on calls. For everyone else — especially anyone who cares about how music sounds — the sub-50 music score is a dealbreaker, and you'll get more joy from almost any silicon-tipped alternative.