The best earbuds for Samsung S22 Ultra owners are simply the best Bluetooth earbuds for your ears and budget, because the phone has no 3.5mm socket and pairs with any brand over Bluetooth 5.2. Samsung's own buds add a few conveniences, but fit, battery and call quality matter far more day to day.

Quick Answer

Any Bluetooth earbuds will connect to a Galaxy S22 Ultra through Settings, Connections, Bluetooth. Solid everyday buds sit at about R400 to R900, and noise cancelling with a proper call microphone runs roughly R1,500 to R3,500 if you want strong noise cancelling and a proper call microphone. Samsung-made buds only win on extras such as automatic switching between Galaxy devices.

🎧 What the S22 Ultra Actually Needs

The S22 Ultra has a USB-C port and no headphone jack, so your choice is either wireless earbuds or wired USB-C earphones. Wireless is the easier route. The phone speaks Bluetooth 5.2, which any recent set of buds will handle, and it supports the common AAC and SBC audio formats that nearly every brand uses.

Pairing is the same for all brands: put the buds in pairing mode, open the Bluetooth menu on the phone and tap the name that appears. Samsung's own buds get a pop-up shortcut, but that is a convenience, not a requirement.

If you prefer wired, you can use USB-C earphones directly, or add a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter with a built-in DAC for older headphones. Cheap adapters without a DAC often fail to work on this phone.

🔋 Fit, Battery and Call Quality

Fit decides whether you will keep wearing them. In-ear buds with silicone tips give the best seal and bass, while open-fit designs let you hear the street, which is handy on a walk through a busy suburb. Try the included tip sizes before you decide a pair sounds thin, because a poor seal is the usual culprit.

For battery, look for around five to six hours per charge from the buds themselves, with a case that adds another two or three full charges. A day of back-to-back calls drains them faster than music does.

For calls, check that each bud carries its own microphone and that the pair offers wind reduction. A bud with a proper mic makes a real difference when you take a call in a taxi or on a windy Highveld afternoon.

🚌 Noise Cancelling for the SA Commute

If your day includes taxis, the Gautrain or a long drive on the N1, active noise cancelling is the feature most people end up glad they paid for. It cuts the steady engine and road rumble so you can listen at lower volume, which is easier on your ears over a long trip.

Noise cancelling does not fix a bad fit, though. A snug seal still does most of the work. Budget buds in the R400 to R900 range usually skip it, while mid-range pairs from around R1,500 add it along with a transparency mode for hearing announcements.

Games and video can show a small delay over Bluetooth. If you play fast mobile games, pick buds with a low-latency or game mode, and treat wired USB-C earphones as the fastest option.

🛒 Choosing Between Brands

Samsung buds suit you if you also own a Galaxy tablet or watch and like automatic switching. Everyone else can shop on features and price. Browse the earbuds range for in-ear options, or look at the wider headphones category if you would rather have over-ear comfort at a desk or on a long flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do non-Samsung earbuds work with the S22 Ultra?

Yes. Any Bluetooth earbuds pair through the phone's Bluetooth menu, whatever the brand. You only lose Samsung-specific extras such as seamless switching and some in-app equaliser controls.

Does the S22 Ultra have a headphone jack?

No, it only has a USB-C port. You can use Bluetooth, wired USB-C earphones, or a USB-C adapter that includes a DAC for older 3.5mm headphones.

Is noise cancelling worth paying for?

If you commute by taxi, train or road, yes, because it lets you hear calls and music clearly at a lower volume. A good fit matters just as much as the feature itself.

Will Bluetooth earbuds lag in mobile games?

A small delay is normal. For competitive games, choose buds with a low-latency mode, or use wired USB-C earphones, which have the quickest response.

How much battery should I look for?

Around five to six hours from the buds plus a charging case that adds several more charges. Heavy call use drains the battery faster than music.

What does a good pair cost in South Africa?

Good everyday buds sit around R400 to R900, and noise-cancelling pairs with better microphones start from roughly R1,500. Spend more only if you need those extra features.

Ready to pick earbuds that suit your S22 Ultra? Browse the Evetech earbuds and headphones categories to compare fit, battery life and noise cancelling, then choose the pair that matches your daily routine.