Samsung Galaxy S21 phones, which are available in three models (regular, Plus, and Ultra) and start at $800, are among the best Android devices to date. Recent Galaxy S21 deals have even brought the phones down by $200, and more discounts are expected in the coming months. There aren't many drawbacks to any of the phones, except that the headphone jack is no longer present.
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With last year S20 series, Samsung flagship series lost the beloved 3.5mm jack, and it hasn't returned with the S21 lineup. If you don't want to deal with an adapter and don't have a pair of wired USB Type-C headphones, you'll need to use wireless earbuds to listen to music. Even if you already have wired headphones, true wireless earbuds could be an excellent upgrade.
In this guide, we tell about which headphone is compatible with Samsung Galaxy s21 ultra 5g? If you haven’t already purchased a case for your new phone, have a look at our roundup of the best Galaxy S21 cases as well.
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Best Wireless Earbuds for Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra in 2022
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
- Battery life — 5 hours
- Charging — USB-C, Qi Wireless
- Codecs — Scalable, AAC, SBC
- Water resistance — IPX2
- Colors — White, Olive, Graphite, Lavender
Because this is yet another product from Samsung, you can expect the best compatibility with the Galaxy S21 series. In general, Samsung earbuds work best with Samsung smartphones because all of the necessary apps and services are pre-installed with One UI.
The Galaxy Buds 2 are the successors to the Galaxy Buds+, which were easily one of the best budget TWS earphones. When compared to the previous-generation Buds+, these earbuds have some much-needed improvements, such as ANC, which makes them even more appealing. The sound quality is very similar to that of the Galaxy Buds Pro, which is the top pick on this list and is one of the best pairs of wireless earbuds available.
The Galaxy Buds 2 are IPX2-rated and include three microphones for clear audio even while taking calls. Samsung has also implemented machine learning algorithms that can reduce ambient noise by up to 98 percent. The only disadvantage of these earbuds is that they lack in-ear detection, so if you remove them from your ears while listening to music, the track will not pause on its own. If you're okay with that, the Galaxy Buds 2 are an excellent choice.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
- Battery life — Around 5 hours, 18 hours with the case
- Charging — USB Type-C, Qi wireless
- Codecs — Scalable (Samsung proprietary), AAC, SBC
- Water resistance — IPX7
- Colors — Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver, Phantom Black
Most users, the best earbuds for the Galaxy S21 series are Samsung own Galaxy Buds Pro. The earbuds not only sound great, but they also support Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and have an internal battery life of about five hours. You can charge them with either a USB Type-C cable or a Qi wireless charging pad.
When paired with a Samsung device, the Galaxy Buds Pro have a few extra features. According to Samsung, the earbuds support the company's proprietary Scalable audio codec, which "prevents audio chopping by changing the bit-rate based on the strength of the Bluetooth connection." You can also wirelessly charge the earbuds case on the back of any recent Galaxy S or Note phone, though this also works for any Qi-compatible earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds Pro most noticeable flaw is that the touch controls are a little finicky — it's easy to accidentally pause music or skip to the next track by adjusting the buds in your ear. If you want, you can disable the touch controls entirely (along with changing other settings). When paired with a Galaxy phone, the buds also use Samsung Bixby voice assistant, but switching to Google Assistant is simple.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
- Battery life — 6 hours, 20 hours with the case
- Charging — USB Type-C, Qi wireless
- Codecs — Scalable, AAC, SBC
- Water resistance — IPX2
- Colors — Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, Mystic Black
If you're not a fan of in-ear earbuds (like me), or if the Galaxy Buds Pro are too pricey, the Galaxy Buds Live might be for you. The buds distinctive shape has earned them the moniker "Galaxy Beans," but they fit comfortably in most people ears and include the majority of the features found on the Buds Pro.
The Buds Live, like the Galaxy Buds Pro, can be charged via USB Type-C or Qi wireless, and when paired with a Galaxy device, they support Samsung special Scalable audio codec. Although the earbuds have limited water resistance, they should not be used while swimming. The Samsung Wearable app allows you to customise the controls and audio.
The main advantages in this case is the Active Noise Cancellation. While the earbuds technically have ANC, proper noise isolation requires an in-ear design, so ANC has little effect when turned on. If you need to block out the outside world, opt for the Buds Pro or the Sony earbuds listed above.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
- Battery life — 11 hours
- Features — Improved mics for voice calls
- Wireless — Truly Wireless
- Noise Cancelling — No
- Mic — Yes
- Transducer — Dynamic
- Colors — Black, White, Red, Cloud Blue
The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ provide neutral audio. Their out-of-the-box sound profile is extremely well-balanced and neutral, so they should work well in a variety of genres. Unfortunately, their passive soundstage is poor, which means that their sound appears to come from inside your head rather than the room around you, but this is typical of closed-back in-ear headphones.
OnePlus Buds Pro
- Battery life — 5 hours
- Charging — USB Type-C, Qi wireless
- Codecs — LHDC, AAC, SBC
- Water resistance — IP55
- Colors — Black, White
The OnePlus Buds Pro TWS is one of the most impressive pair of earbuds you can buy. Initially, OnePlus didn't really get its audio products right, especially in the TWS category. However, they made a strong comeback with the OnePlus Buds Pro, which are among our favorite pairings from TWS launching in 2021.
The original OnePlus Buds weren't the best sounding earphones on the market. The later-launched Buds Z certainly improved upon them while reducing the cost but still lacked some important features like ANC. The OnePlus Buds Pro fixes all those shortcomings. Buds Pro is one of the best TWS earphones that you can buy under $129. The audio quality on these earbuds is great with a sound signature that leans towards the slightly bass-heavy side.
If you're looking for a pair of earphones that sound fun and appeal to everyone who tries them, this is a good pair to consider. It also has all the important features you would expect like in-ear detection, ANC, touch controls, etc. They work best when paired with a OnePlus phone, but you can use them with any Android or iOS device by installing the app.