Our Experts Written by David Carnoy Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Kobo e-books and audiobooks. Expertise Headphones, Bluetooth speakers, mobile accessories, Apple, Sony, Bose, e-readers, Amazon, glasses, ski gear, iPhone cases, gaming accessories, sports tech, portable audio, interviews, audiophile gear, PC speakers Credentials Maggie Award for Best Regularly Featured Web Column/Consumer See full bio Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise.Table of Contents Our Picks Best Samsung wireless earbuds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro View details $110 at Walmart View details Top budget noise-canceling wireless earbuds Earfun Air Pro 3 View details $50 at Amazon View details Best noise-canceling headphones from Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 View details $298 at Amazon View details Best budget Galaxy earbuds Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 View details $130 at Walmart View details Best AirPods Pro alternative for less JBL Live Pro 2 View details $90 at JBL.com View details Best Sennheiser noise-canceling headphones Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless View details $250 at Amazon View details Top value Sony midrange noise-canceling headphones Sony CH-720N View details $95 at Walmart View details Ultra comfortable Bose headphones Bose QuietComfort 45 View details $349 at Bose View details New Sennheiser flagship earbuds Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 View details $150 at Amazon View details Best noise canceling with top-notch sound Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 View details $219 at Amazon View details Best open earbuds for Samsung users Samsung Galaxy Buds Live View details $165 at Amazon View details HEADPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Navy): $200 (save $150) Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones: $198 (save $150) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (Black): $298 (save $102) Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones (Black/Copper): $275 (save $105) Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Table of Contents If you're the proud owner of a Samsung phone, then you may not have realized how many earbud options there are. Our CNET experts have tested the top models, looking for excellent sound quality, high-quality audio on phone calls, easy volume control and so much more.CNET has thoroughly evaluated numerous wireless earbuds and headphones to determine the top choices for pairing with your Samsung phone. Below are our favorite options. A lot of these also make for great belated holiday gifts if you know a loved one is looking for audio accessories.What are the best earbuds and headphones for Samsung smartphones right now?What are the best earbuds for Samsung devices? If you're looking for earbuds geared to your Galaxy smartphone or tablet, the answer is easy: TheGalaxy Buds 2 Pros are arguably the best earbuds you can get for your Galaxy device. They not only sound very good but offer good noise canceling and work well for making calls. They're also equipped with some special extra features for users of Galaxy devices, including spatial audio and hands-free Bixby.As for full-size headphones that work well with Samsung mobile devices, we like the Sony WH-1000XM5, a previous CNET Editors' Choice winner. There's a slew of other headphones geared toward Samsung users, several of which I've included on this list.Best wireless earbuds and headphones for Samsung Phones of 2024 Photo Gallery 1/1 Pros Very good sound and a more comfortable fit Good noise-canceling and voice-calling capabilities Assortment of extra features for Galaxy device owners Cons Somewhat pricey Some key features only work with Samsung devices No true multipoint Bluetooth pairing Battery Life Up to 5 hoursNoise Canceling Yes (ANC)Multipoint NoHeadphone Type