Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro
Belkin SoundForm Anywhere

Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro Belkin SoundForm Anywhere

Common Features

  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a mute function.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have a control panel placed on a device.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products have USB Type-C.
  • Both products have a lowest frequency of 20 Hz.
  • Both products have a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
  • Both products have a 10 mm driver unit size.

Main Differences

  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro is an in-ear product, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere is an earbud product.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro has an IPX5 rating, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere has an IPX4 rating.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro is water resistant, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere is sweat resistant.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro weighs 9 g, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere weighs 8 g.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro has active noise cancellation (ANC), while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere does not.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro has passive noise reduction, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere does not.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro has a 10 mm driver unit size, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere has a 12 mm driver unit size.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro has 8 hours of battery life, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere has 6 hours of battery life.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro has 17 hours of battery life from its charging case, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere has 20 hours.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro takes 1.5 hours to charge, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere takes 1 hour to charge.
  • The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro supports ambient sound mode, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere does not.
Specs Comparison
Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro

Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro

Belkin SoundForm Anywhere

Belkin SoundForm Anywhere

Design:
Fit In-ear Earbud
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IPX5 IPX4
water resistance Water resistant Sweat resistant
weight 9 g 8 g
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and Belkin SoundForm Anywhere differ slightly in design and fit. The Aukey features an in-ear design, while the Belkin comes with an earbud fit. Both products are wireless, and neither includes neckbands or wingtips. The Aukey is slightly heavier at 9 g compared to the Belkin's 8 g, though the difference is minimal.

When it comes to water resistance, the Aukey EP-B1 has an IPX5 rating, which means it is water-resistant, making it better suited for use in wet conditions compared to the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere, which has a lower IPX4 rating and is only sweat resistant. Both models do not feature RGB lighting, UV light, or displays.

Both products feature stereo speakers, providing a similar audio experience. Overall, the main differences come down to the fit and water resistance levels, with the Aukey offering slightly higher protection from water exposure.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 10 mm 12 mm
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and Belkin SoundForm Anywhere differ significantly in sound quality features. The Aukey model includes active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, while the Belkin does not support either of these features. This gives the Aukey an advantage in blocking external noise during use.

In terms of driver size, the Belkin has a larger 12 mm driver compared to the Aukey's 10 mm, which could result in a different sound experience, though both have a similar frequency range from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither uses a neodymium magnet for the drivers.

Overall, the Aukey offers more advanced noise-cancellation features, while the Belkin features a slightly larger driver size, but both have comparable frequency ranges and lack advanced audio technologies.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 6 hours
Battery life of charging case 17 hours 20 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and Belkin SoundForm Anywhere differ in their power specifications. The Aukey offers 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, with an additional 17 hours available from the charging case, while the Belkin provides slightly less at 6 hours for the earbuds and 20 hours from the case. Both products feature rechargeable batteries and a battery level indicator, but neither supports wireless charging or has a solar power battery.

Regarding charge time, the Aukey takes 1.5 hours to fully charge, while the Belkin charges faster in just 1 hour. Both models have similar power features, with only slight differences in battery life and charging speed.

Overall, the Aukey has a longer battery life per charge, while the Belkin benefits from a faster charge time, but both are fairly comparable in terms of power capabilities.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and Belkin SoundForm Anywhere have identical connectivity features. Both products offer USB Type-C charging, can be used wirelessly, and have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters. Neither product supports fast pairing, Bluetooth pairing using NFC, or any advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as LDAC, LDHC, or aptX, nor do they support AAC or Bluetooth LE Audio.

Both earbuds also lack support for any of the aptX variants like aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, and aptX Voice, and neither includes support for Auracast. These models are quite similar in terms of wireless connectivity, with no major differences between them in this area.

In summary, both products offer standard wireless functionality with USB Type-C charging and a 10-meter Bluetooth range, but neither has advanced wireless audio features or fast pairing support.

Features:
release date June 2025 September 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
has find device feature
Supports fast charging
can read notifications
Has a built-in translator
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and Belkin SoundForm Anywhere share many common features, with a few key differences. Both products support fast charging, include a travel bag, have voice prompts, a mute function, and can be used as a headset. Additionally, both models feature a control panel placed on the device and lack an in-line control panel. Neither product can read notifications, has a built-in translator, or features a temperature sensor or camera remote control function.

The primary difference between the two is that the Aukey EP-B1 includes an ambient sound mode, while the Belkin does not. Neither product supports in/on-ear detection, nor do they have a find device feature.

Overall, both products are similar in terms of features, with the Aukey offering a unique ambient sound mode for situational awareness, while the Belkin has a more basic feature set.

Microphone:
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere are equipped with noise-canceling microphones. This feature helps to reduce background noise and improve voice clarity during calls or recordings.

There are no differences between the two products in this specification group. Both models offer the same microphone capability with noise cancellation, ensuring a similar experience in terms of microphone performance.

In summary, both products provide noise-canceling microphones, and there are no variations between them in this area.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro and Belkin SoundForm Anywhere. Both models feature stereo speakers, a rechargeable battery, and a mute function. However, they differ in several key areas: the Aukey EP-B1 Beyond ANC Pro offers active noise cancellation and passive noise reduction, while the Belkin SoundForm Anywhere lacks both. The Aukey model also has an IPX5 rating and offers 8 hours of battery life, compared to the Belkin's IPX4 rating and 6 hours of battery life. Additionally, the Aukey EP-B1 has a 10 mm driver unit size, while the Belkin SoundForm features a 12 mm unit.