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If you want compact in-ear earbuds with hybrid ANC, wireless charging and a sweat-resistant build for workouts and commutes, choose Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC; if you need over-ear headphones with a huge 45-hour battery, wired Hi-Res listening and a foldable travel design, choose Edifier V80.
• Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC — biggest strength: true wireless in-ear design with hybrid ANC, IPX5 sweat/splash resistance, Qi wireless charging case and multipoint Bluetooth 5.2. Biggest trade-off: earbuds, not over-ears — no wired Hi-Res mode, and a smaller 12 mm driver than the V80's 40 mm.
• Edifier V80 — biggest strength: over-ear comfort with 45 hours of playtime, Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint, fast charging (15 min for 8 hours) and a foldable frame. Biggest trade-off: a 0.43 kg over-ear set with no IP rating — not something you'd want for sweaty gym sessions or rain.
• Who the Belkin is for: gym-goers, runners, commuters and Android users who want pocketable earbuds that handle sweat and quick wireless top-ups.
• Who the Edifier is for: long-session listeners — travel, home office, movies, Hi-Res wired playback — who value battery life and over-ear comfort over portability.
• One-line call: pick the Belkin for movement and weather resistance; pick the Edifier for stamina, comfort and wired audio quality.
The SoundForm Pulse is a true wireless in-ear set built around a hybrid Active Noise Cancelling system. Belkin's approach here is "let the right amount of outside noise through" — you keep awareness of your surroundings while the ANC handles steady background rumble. In practice that's the profile most useful on a train platform, a busy street or a noisy open-plan office, where you want the drone gone but not total isolation.
The design details matter more than they look on paper. The 12 mm dynamic driver covers a 20 Hz–20,000 Hz range, which is the standard full-range window for earbuds — nothing exotic, but appropriate for the format. The IPX5 rating is the standout: it means sweat and splashes are fine, so gym sessions, outdoor runs and light rain won't be a problem. That's a genuine differentiator if you're comparing against any over-ear headphone without an IP rating.
Buy it if you want earbuds you can wear to the gym, on a run, in the rain, and charge wirelessly. Skip it if you mainly listen at a desk for hours and want the bigger soundstage, over-ear comfort and wired Hi-Res option an earbud simply can't provide.
Edifier V80: Who It's For
The Edifier V80 is the opposite philosophy: an over-ear, circumcural headphone built for long, stationary listening sessions. The 40 mm dynamic driver is roughly three times the diameter of the Belkin's, and Edifier pairs it with a 32-ohm impedance and a frequency response extending to 40 kHz — the kind of spec sheet that signals headroom for detailed playback, especially in wired mode.
That wired mode is the real story. The V80 supports both Bluetooth and a cabled USB-C connection, and Edifier explicitly positions the wired path as the route to Hi-Res audio with a stable, uninterrupted signal. If you've ever wanted to plug into a laptop or DAC without fighting Bluetooth compression, that's a meaningful option. Bluetooth itself is version 5.4 — a newer generation than the Belkin's 5.2 — with multipoint for switching between phone, tablet and laptop.
Battery is where the V80 runs away: 45 hours of playtime on a single charge, plus fast charging that delivers 8 hours from a 15-minute top-up. For a long-haul flight or a full work week, that's the difference between "charge it once" and "charge it constantly." The foldable frame and faux-leather cushions are clearly aimed at travelers and commuters who need to stow them in a bag, though at 0.43 kg they're a bag item, not a pocket item.
The trade-offs are equally clear. There's no IP rating, so sweat and rain are a real risk — these are not gym headphones. And there's no mention of a carrying case in the box contents. The EDIFIER ConneX app adds preset EQs and control customization, which softens the fact that the on-board controls are button-based rather than touch.
Buy it if you want one pair for desk work, travel and movies, with the option of wired Hi-Res listening. Skip it if you need something for workouts, rain, or that disappears into a jeans pocket.
• Best for workouts and sweat → Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC. IPX5 protection versus no IP rating on the V80.
• Best for battery life → Edifier V80. 45 hours versus 35 hours, plus 8 hours from a 15-minute charge.
• Best for long-haul travel → Edifier V80. Foldable over-ear design and all-week battery suit flights and hotel rooms.
• Best for commuting in the rain → Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC. Splash resistance plus pocketable earbuds.
• Best for wired, higher-resolution listening → Edifier V80. USB-C wired mode and a 40 mm driver with response to 40 kHz.
• Best for Android convenience → Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC. Google Fast Pair and Qi wireless charging case.
• Best for newer Bluetooth and multipoint on three devices → Edifier V80. Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint; the Belkin uses 5.2 with multipoint for two.
• Best for all-day comfort without ear fatigue → Edifier V80. Over-ear cushions spread pressure; in-ears always sit inside the canal.
• Best for taking calls on the move → Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC. Six mics with noise reduction and a Mono Mode for one-earbud use.
In my opinion, the honest answer comes down to where you actually listen. If your audio life happens at a desk, on planes, in hotel rooms or on the sofa — and you want the option of a wired connection and not worrying about charging — I'd buy the Edifier V80. The 45-hour battery, 40 mm driver, wired Hi-Res path and over-ear comfort are a lot of headphone for one purchase.
If instead you're moving — gym, run, commute, rain — I'd buy the Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC. IPX5, wireless charging and true wireless freedom are things the V80 simply can't offer. Neither is "better" in the abstract; they're built for different bodies in motion.
FAQ
The Belkin SoundForm Pulse ANC is rated at 35 hours of total playtime with its charging case. The Edifier V80 is rated at 45 hours, and a 15-minute charge gives roughly 8 hours of listening.
The Edifier V80. It supports both Bluetooth and a wired USB-C connection, and Edifier positions the wired mode as the path to Hi-Res playback. It also uses a 40 mm driver versus the Belkin's 12 mm in-ear driver.
Both support multipoint. The Belkin uses Bluetooth 5.2 and lets you switch between two devices. The Edifier V80 uses Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint across phones, tablets and laptops.
I don't quote prices here, and they move around. Check the current price on Amazon for both before deciding — the value gap between an in-ear ANC set and an over-ear 45-hour headphone can shift a lot depending on the day.
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