Belkin Launches $39.99 SoundForm Play ANC Headphones for Kids

Belkin launches SoundForm Play ANC headphones for ages 5+ with 62-hour battery and 85dB volume limiter.

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Belkin launched the SoundForm Play ANC headphones on 2026-04-12, specifically designed for children ages 5 and up. ^[1] The Verge readers can use the code VERGE25OFF to save 25 percent on up to two pairs of Belkin SoundForm Mini 2 headphones. ^[2] The device includes an adjustable volume limiter that starts at 85dB to keep listening volume low for children. ^[3] The headphones feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and a Focus Boost mode that includes built-in audio clips such as ocean sounds, pink noise, and calming concentration sounds. ^[4] The SoundForm Play ANC headphones provide up to 62 hours of battery life with ANC off and up to 45 hours with ANC on. ^[5] The $29.99 model without the zip-up carrying case is discounted to $22.49 at Belkin. ^[6] The headphones include a mode that lets users beam audio (wired or wirelessly) to a second pair without extra hardware. ^[7]

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Belkin launched the SoundForm Play ANC headphones on 2026-04-12, specifically designed for children ages 5 and up. · Mashable

The Verge readers can use the code VERGE25OFF to save 25 percent on up to two pairs of Belkin SoundForm Mini 2 headphones. ·

theverge.com

The device includes an adjustable volume limiter that starts at 85dB to keep listening volume low for children. · Mashable

The headphones feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and a Focus Boost mode that includes built-in audio clips such as ocean sounds, pink noise, and calming concentration sounds. · Mashable

The SoundForm Play ANC headphones provide up to 62 hours of battery life with ANC off and up to 45 hours with ANC on. · Mashable

The $29.99 model without the zip-up carrying case is discounted to $22.49 at Belkin. ·

theverge.com

The headphones include a mode that lets users beam audio (wired or wirelessly) to a second pair without extra hardware. ·

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