The best wireless earbuds for the Samsung Galaxy S22 in 2023

Great phones deserve great earbuds. These are the best earbuds for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series.

Now that you have a Samsung Galaxy S22 series phone by your side, you need a pair of earbuds to do them justice, whether you’re listening to music or watching the latest on Netflix while on a commute. While they might not rank among the best Android phones, having been supplanted by the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, the previous generation are still exceptional phones. And as such, they deserve a little respect. That means getting earbuds that will make the most of your phone and situation.

You won't find any AirPods on this list, but you’ll find options in a range of budgets with various features to meet your particular needs. Though Samsung produces some of the best wireless earbuds, especially when paired with a Samsung phone, you’ll find a number of different brands to choose from on this list.

Get that first-party experience when pairing the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy S22 series phones for features like multi-device support, 24-bit audio, and 360 surround sound with head tracking. In addition, the Samsung Wearables app also lets you select specific sound profiles through the app's built-in EQ to deliver a more personalized listening experience. With all these conveniences and first-party compatibility, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro firmly sit as our editor's choice for the Galaxy S22.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds topped the list as our premium pick because they’re the full package with superb music quality, noise cancellation, and all-day battery life. They’re also pricey and on the larger side, so they might not be suitable for extended listening for those with smaller ears. But, with a level of active noise cancellation unmatched within the market, the Sony WF-1000XM4s may give you the best possible true wireless earbud experience for your Galaxy S22.

The Jabra Elite 3 earbuds have some of the greatest ergonomics and sound quality, making them ideal for exercise and extended listening sessions, not to mention a 7-hour battery life on a single charge. While they lack features like active noise cancellation or multipoint device support, they do have Google's Fast Pair, an IP55 rating, and come with a warranty of up to two years, making them a reliable and budget-friendly choice.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is Samsung's answer to the rising competition in the budget earbuds market. With Samsung's seamless connection to Galaxy products, active noise cancelation, and updated ability to support 360 audio, the Buds 2 gives users a versatile set of features to play with. More importantly, the Buds 2 offer a triple-mic array on each earbud, making it noticeably better for voice calls compared to other earbuds at this price point.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro may be pricey, but they earn that Pro moniker, with great bass delivered via the 11mm drivers, adaptive Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode, a full 5-band EQ, and some Android-only features like Swift Pair. There's also multi-device support as well as an IPX4 water resistance for those sweaty workouts. So if you want an excellent pair of earbuds that work natively on Android, consider the Pixel Buds Pro.

OnePlus’ entry-level truly wireless earbuds, the OnePlus Nord Buds, are an interesting pair of wireless earbuds because they cost $10 less than their standard OnePlus Buds Z but have 10 hours more battery life, larger drivers, and faster charging times. For $40, you’ll get 12.4-millimeter drivers with big bass and a respectable soundstage, perfect for genres like pop, rap, and EDM. Battery life is especially impressive, with seven hours of playback and up to 30 with the charging case.

The QuietComfort Earbuds II are one of the best premium earbuds out there. Not only are they dramatically smaller than their predecessor, but they take adaptive Active Noise Cancellation to the next level by creating a personalized ANC tailored to your particular ears. Bose's Aware Mode, which lets you block out loud outside noise while allowing you to stay alert to your surroundings, is also on hand, not to mention Bose's always exceptional sound quality.

The Beats Studio Buds are another excellent mid-range option that pair well with the Galaxy S22. They offer Android-specific features like Fast Pair and the ability to check built-in controls and device statuses like battery life and more general ones like Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode. Battery life is stellar with eight hours of use and up to 24 with the case. So whether you need them for the gym or the plane, the Beats Studio Buds are great options.

The Pixel Buds A-Series are Google's midrange true wireless earbuds. They don't have high-end features like ANC or multipoint connectivity, but they offer good audio quality for the price and a comfortable, lightweight fit, plus a unique vented design that mitigates in-ear pressure and lets in some environmental sound for better situational awareness. They’re almost as good as the still more expensive 2020 version of the Pixel Buds, minus a few features (and without any of the technical issues).

While the JLab Go Air POP have many flaws — they’re hard to take out of the case, vocals distort on many EQ profiles, and controlling the earbuds in solo mode can be difficult — these earbuds still are far better than they have any right to be. For just $25, you can get a pair of true wireless earbuds that sound surprisingly decent, come in a number of fun colorways, including a Fruity Pebbles one, and have a 2-year warranty.

Picking the right earbuds for your Galaxy S22 is going to depend on a few different factors. If you have the money to splurge and want to get the best, it's hard to beat the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds. They have arguably the best active noise cancelation on the market with sound quality to match.

Of course, for sheer compatibility, Samsung's own earbuds, particularly the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, fly above the rest. They’re tied into the company's ecosystem, so you have access to features like multi-point connectivity and seamless switching with other Samsung products, 360-degree audio, an easy-to-use EQ that you’ll find in the Samsung Wearables app, and even the ability to wirelessly charge the earbuds by placing them in their charging case on the back of the phone. For that reason, they are the best overall option for Galaxy S22 owners. It doesn't hurt that they sound good and come with solid active noise cancelation and transparency mode.

If money is a concern, there are a few great budget options. While the JLab Go Air Pop are the cheapest pair of earbuds on this list, the best value nod still goes to the Jabra Elite 3. They’re still very reasonably priced at around $80 (and often go on sale) and come with decent sound quality, ergonomics, and an IP rating that can survive the gym.

James combines his love of music and general tech gadgetry with a passion for writing to not only cover the latest audio equipment but to actually put that English degree to work. From headphones to soundbars and more, he applies his expertise to help guide readers in their online quest for the right piece of tech. When he's not writing, he's playing guitar, traveling, or eating. Sometimes, all three at once!