We earn a commission if you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. How we earn.
Best wireless earbuds to buy right now
AirPods pair instantly with an iPhone; Galaxy Buds and Pixel Buds do the same for their own phones. Every other brand works equally well with both. Noise cancelling is worth paying for if you commute, and a good fit matters more than any spec, so check the tip sizes in the box.
Best for most people (renewed)
1. Sony WF-1000XM5
Yes · IPX4 · iOS and Android · Up to 24 hours with case · Renewed
Sony's flagship earbuds pair strong noise cancelling with Hi-Res Audio and bone conduction sensors for clearer calls. They work equally well with iPhone and Android, which makes them the safest all-round pick. IPX4 covers sweat and rain, not a dunk in water. This listing is renewed rather than new.
Best for Samsung phones
2. Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Yes · Up to 24-bit · 2-way speaker, dual amp · 2-year extended (UK)
Samsung's top earbuds use a 2-way speaker with dual amplifiers and add 360 Audio and noise cancelling. Galaxy phone owners get the most from them, since the 24-bit Ultra High Quality Audio option runs over Samsung's own Seamless Codec. On an iPhone you lose that extra.
Best for iPhone (renewed)
3. Apple AirPods 4 ANC (Renewed)
Yes · Open, no ear tips · Renewed · Over 80% of new
AirPods 4 with noise cancelling suit iPhone owners who want instant pairing and nothing in the ear canal. This is a renewed listing: inspected and cleaned by an Amazon-qualified supplier, not by Apple. Battery capacity is only promised above 80% of new, and accessories may not be original.
Best for calls
4. Soundcore Liberty 5
Adaptive ANC 3.0 · 6 with AI call processing · Dolby Audio · LDAC
Anker's Liberty 5 targets human voices specifically, which helps on trains and in open-plan offices, and six mics handle calls. LDAC and Dolby Audio modes for music, films and podcasts round it out. The listing does not quote a battery figure, so check that if you need all-day use.
Best for Pixel phones
5. Google Pixel Buds 2a
5-band · Silent Seal 1.5 · Twist-to-adjust stabiliser · 11 mm
Lightweight buds with noise cancelling, a transparency mode and a twist stabiliser that locks them in for workouts. They make most sense with a Pixel or other Android phone. Battery life is not stated in the listing.
Best for two devices
6. Nothing Ear (3a)
Up to 45dB · 6 · 12 mm · 6.0
Nothing's Ear (3a) connects to two devices at once, so a laptop and a phone can share them without re-pairing. Up to 45dB of noise cancelling and a 12 mm driver are strong specs at this level, and the transparent look stands out. A wider choice of ear tips helps the fit, but the bold design will not suit everyone.
Best budget
7. Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Up to 98.5% reduction · 50 hours with case · Wireless · 5.3
The cheapest way into adaptive noise cancelling, LDAC and wireless case charging in this list, with a long 50-hour total battery. HearID tunes the sound to your hearing and the EQ is fully adjustable. It is an older model than the Liberty 5, with less focus on blocking voices.
Best budget for Samsung
8. Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Yes · Silicone wing tips · 3 · Auto switch
An entry-level Galaxy pair with noise cancelling, wing tips for a secure fit and auto switching between Samsung devices. A good first set for Galaxy owners who want something that stays put. The listing gives no battery figure and none of the Pro's Hi-Fi features.
Nothing matches those filters. Try fewer filters, or search for a brand like "MSI" or "Crucial".
How we rank
Ordered by how well each sells in its Amazon UK category, what the listing confirms (specs, battery, compatibility, sizes), and price. We have not handled these products: the write-ups rest on what each listing states. Prices and stock are checked daily.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Each Amazon UK price shows the date and time it was checked. We earn a small commission if you buy through our links, at no cost to you. It never changes the order. More about how we work.