Best earbuds for Samsung Galaxy (by what actually works)
Ranked by how many of each model's features work on Samsung Galaxy, using our sourced feature data. Not a sound-quality review.
| # | Earbuds / headphones | Features available* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galaxy Buds4 Pro Galaxy Buds4 Pro are at their best on a Galaxy phone: 360 Audio, Interpreter, voice wake-up and Auto Switch all work. Hi-Fi audio and HD Voice depend on your model. | 92% |
| 2 | Galaxy Buds4 Galaxy Buds4 work fully on a Galaxy phone, including 360 Audio, Interpreter and voice wake-up. Hi-Fi audio and HD Voice depend on your model. | 90% |
| 3 | Pixel Buds 2a On a Galaxy phone, Pixel Buds 2a need the Pixel Buds app for settings, updates, Gemini and multipoint. Spatial Audio isn't confirmed. | 83% |
| 4 | Sony WF-1000XM6 Sony WF-1000XM6 work well on a Galaxy phone with the Sound Connect app, and most Android phones add LDAC hi-res audio. | 83% |
| 5 | Pixel Buds Pro 2 On a Galaxy phone, Pixel Buds Pro 2 need the Pixel Buds app for settings, updates, Gemini and multipoint. Clear Calling is Pixel-only, and head tracking isn't confirmed. | 71% |
| 6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) work well on a Galaxy phone with the Bose app. aptX Adaptive isn't confirmed for Galaxy phones. | 67% |
| 7 | Sony WH-1000XM6 Sony WH-1000XM6 work well on a Galaxy phone with the Sound Connect app, with LDAC hi-res audio. LE Audio by default isn't confirmed. | 62% |
| 8 | Powerbeats Pro 2 Powerbeats Pro 2 work well on a Galaxy phone with the Beats app, including heart rate and updates, but there's no Siri or auto-switching, and Locate My Beats only shows the last known location. | 61% |
| 9 | AirPods Max AirPods Max keep noise cancellation and Transparency on a Galaxy phone, but lose Siri, settings, switching, Spatial Audio and updates. | 23% |
| 10 | AirPods 4 AirPods 4 work as a plain Bluetooth headset on a Galaxy phone: music and calls work, but no Siri, no settings, no auto-pause, no switching, no Find My and no firmware updates. | 14% |
| 11 | AirPods Pro 3 AirPods Pro 3 on a Galaxy phone keep their sound but lose most smart features: no Siri, settings, hearing tools, heart rate, Live Translation or updates. | 11% |
*Works + Needs app count fully, Partial counts half, Unverified and No count zero. Models list different numbers of features, so compare within a brand with care.
Smartwatches on Samsung Galaxy
- Apple Watch: No Apple Watch doesn't work with Android at all.
- Galaxy Watch (Wear OS models): Works Galaxy Wearable app.
- Pixel Watch: Needs app Pixel Watch app; same Android version minimums.
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