The Best Wireless Earbuds in Canada of 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro represent Samsung's obvious attempt to create a pair of earbuds just as special and impressive for Samsung phones as Apple’s AirPods Pro are for iPhones. And the gambit worked pretty dang well. Samsung has loaded up a feature-packed pair of earbuds bespoke for the Samsung faithful that offer plenty for those outside the Samsung family, too.

The big headliner for these earbuds is solid active noise cancellation, a first for Samsung’s true wireless buds if you don’t count the Galaxy Buds Live (and with ANC that light you probably shouldn’t). But that’s just the beginning. They also offer adjustable ambient audio, which is boostable for super hearing, alongside a truckload of other popular features we expect in flagship earbuds, from the ability to use one bud at a time to a wireless charging case and a Find My Earbuds function.

One particularly interesting feature is Voice detect, designed to pause ANC and engage ambient mode when you speak so you can keep in touch with those around you hands-free, though we found it can be overzealous at times.

Most of the Galaxy Buds Pro’s top features will work for any phone once you download Samsung’s well-equipped Wear app. But Samsung also saved a litany of extra features for the Samsung faithful, including auto-pairing, Bixby wakeup, and even a new 3D audio feature that’s saved for those with the Galaxy S21 and up. In other words, it pays to be heavily invested in Samsung’s ecosystem here.

Samsung does well to straddle both sides of that line, though, adding design traits everyone can enjoy such as class-leading water resistance (IPX7) and impressive, well-balanced sound that’s as good at bumping beats as it is carving out ultra-clear detail or serving up phone calls.

There are some downsides, including a fit that can wear on the ears over time (and can jostle during some activities), and battery life that’s just so-so for 2021 (less than 5 hours per charge with ANC). In addition, so far we’ve found the case doesn’t charge the earbuds as quickly as advertised, meaning you’ll have to wait longer once you lose juice.

That said, Samsung has created a winner here thanks to a well-rounded feature list, impressive audio performance, and a great price that make its Galaxy Buds Pro instant contenders—especially if you’re toting around a new Samsung phone.

Apple's AirPods Pro take everything we love about the traditional AirPods and ramp things up a notch (or three). They sound better than all Apple earbuds before them, deliver excellent noise reduction, and add proper water resistance. What’s more, these are the first Apple earbuds with swappable silicone ear tips, making it easy for just about anyone to get a comfortable fit.

In our lab tests, we found the AirPods Pro’s noise cancellation was on par with pricier noise-cancelling headphones, with a minimal hit to battery life. Their Transparency Mode is also among the most effective and natural-sounding we’ve experienced, allowing you to pipe in the outside world for those times you want to be aware of your surroundings. The call quality—which uses dual microphones plus digital distortion reduction—is also excellent. The design also makes them incredibly easy to pair, control, and wear, particularly with Apple iPhones, which will automatically pair right out of the box.

If there's a downside to their feature set it's that most extra features like spatial audio, auto-pairing, and Siri on demand only work with iPhones, as there's no dedicated app for Android users to tap into. They also don't offer onboard volume control, requiring you to ask Siri for help instead. Battery life is also poor for their price point, at just 4.5 to 5 hours. On the bright side, their pocket-friendly carrying case holds multiple recharges for 24 hours total listening time and a quick charge in the case provides an hour of listening in just five minutes.

While the AirPods Pro are pricey, they offer enough of a meaningful upgrade that they’re worth it—especially for those who use iPhones. They can be your go-to headphones for everyday use, long trips by train or plane, and even light workouts. It's for all these reasons the AirPods Pro are some of the most popular earbuds on the planet.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 are that rare breed of earbuds that not only look better than their price point suggests, but also perform better than expected as well. Loaded with features for their relatively low price point, these earbuds bring a brilliant balance of features, value, and reliable performance in a design that looks good and fits comfortably. In other words, they’re a serious win for value shoppers.

While not as cheap as the value-packed Amazon Echo Buds (gen 2), the Samsung buds look a whole lot cooler, and also offer similar features and performance. That includes relatively stout active noise cancellation, adjustable modes of transparency mode to bring in the world around you, adjustable EQ presets and controls, and much more.

Through the wear app you can customize controls, including Samsung specific features like Bixby Wakeup and a Spotify shortcut, and the earbuds can auto connect to other Galaxy devices. You won’t get the same audio performance or the full package of extras that comes with their pricier siblings, the Galaxy Buds Pro, but you do get ANC that holds up pretty well to the flagship buds, and a lighter and comfier design to boot

Really the only holdup on these earbuds is their middling battery life (just 5 hours with ANC, though they’ll reach 7.5 hours without it), and a water resistance rating that just barely charts at IPX2 (the Buds Pro offer IPX7). Still, these are a value-packed bargain and, when the price inevitably falls, they’ll be hard to turn down even in this cut-throat genre.

If judged by sound alone, Sennheiser’s second-gen Momentum, the Momentum True Wireless 2 might be our top pick. They offer arguably the best sound in the category, and though their amazing performance comes with a hefty price tag, they can often be found on sale for a more reasonable price point.

First, the good stuff: The Momentum True Wireless 2 serve up a rich, dynamic listening experience regardless of genre, thanks in part to their mid-level (but relatively effective) active noise cancellation.

In fact, they sound so good that you might find yourself discovering sonic details in songs you thought you knew like the back of your hand. Listening to music with the Momentum 2 is an altogether inviting experience, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a better-sounding pair of wireless earbuds of any kind. They also offer desirable features like transparency mode for environmental awareness alongside their basic active noise cancellation.

Compared to the original Sennheiser Momentum, the Momentum 2 offer a vastly improved selection of touch controls on the outside of each earbud. And as a bonus, Sennheiser’s Smart Control app has also improved, making the customization experience painless and surprisingly granular, allowing you to change up the controls in any configuration. With Bluetooth 5.0, they also offer a better wireless connection overall, alongside respectable IPX4 water resistance.

There are a few drawbacks should you decide to shell out the dough for a pair. For one thing, while the Momentum True Wireless offer better battery life than their predecessor, they top out at around seven hours (or a little over five with noise cancellation enabled), which is better than Apple's AirPods Pro, but less than we'd like for their price point.

In addition, the Momentum 2 aren’t quite as durable as some of the more affordable true wireless earbuds we’ve tested, and while they're relatively easy to use, the interface isn't as dead-simple as some of our top picks. Finally, their transparency mode is a bit less natural sounding than what you'll get in buds like the Elite 85t and AirPods Pro.

Still, if you value high-quality sound first and foremost, and you've got the means, Sennheiser's Momentum 2 are a fantastic pick. They’re better than their predecessor and stand toe-to-toe with our top picks in a wide range of categories.

Panasonic's RZ-S500W won our favour with a brilliant combination of great sound and top-notch noise cancelling at a price that easily undercuts major competitors. Honestly, we utilize noise cancelling more than any other true wireless feature as we're often wearing them for tasks like vacuuming or lawn mowing, which is why we're so taken with these relatively affordable buds.

Whereas many wireless earbuds offer noise cancelling as something of an afterthought, the RZ-S500W serve up powerful cancellation across frequencies for a comforting realm of sanctity from barking dogs, yelling kids, and much more.

As noted, sound is also impressive, with a clear and mostly even sound signature that offers quality listening across musical genres, podcasts, and more. Panasonic’s app adds to the fun, letting you adjust everything from EQ to noise cancellation and transparency mode (AKA ambient sound mode, hearthrough mode, etc.) so you can choose exactly how much environmental sound you let in or keep out. With around 6 hours of playback per charge, the RZ-S500W are around the middle of the pack.

That said, they do have a few drawbacks. For one thing, their charging case only holds two charges, meaning you’ll have to top it off more frequently than most rivals. On top of that, while we found the RZ-S500W quite comfortable, fit can be tricky due to their somewhat bulky design. Even when they're properly sealed, they tend to jostle during rigorous activities, making them a much better fit for your office (home or otherwise) than your daily jog.

On the other hand, the RZ-S500W offer IPX4 water resistance, allowing you to easily combat the elements. Add in their other generous features and the Panasonic RZ-S500W earbuds sit among our favourite earbuds. We'll add that they're often on sale for far below their already low price point which, if you can snag it, makes them among the best value propositions in the space.

Klipsch’s second generation of true wireless earbuds are just as stylish as the company’s first pair, the original T5, but with some impressive upgrades. What hasn’t changed here is the sound, which is among the best in the category. The T5 II offer clear, detailed sound that’s as dynamic as it is engaging, alongside crystal clear phone calls.

The latest buds offer plenty of handy features such as comprehensive controls (including onboard volume control), a light and comfy fit, top-notch dust and water resistance (IP67), and a Zippo-like metallic case that's as robust as they come but still fits perfectly in your pocket.

There are a few downsides, of course (otherwise they’d be our top pick, right?). Those include a lack of some sought-after features like active noise cancellation and a Qi-certified charging case. In addition, the onboard controls can be finicky.

That said, these earbuds won our hearts with a simple and stylish design that's easy to take along, and some of the best sound in the genre. If sound is your top concern, and you don’t want to spring for the much pricier Sennheiser Momentum 2, you’ll want to give the T5 II a long look.

It will come as no surprise to Bose fans that the QuietComfort Earbuds were designed from the ground up for one thing: brilliant active noise cancellation. On that front they succeed immensely, instantly offering world-class ANC that matches brilliantly with Sony's WF-10000XM4 as the best in the genre. The QuietComfort also offer elegant design, clear sound, and a comfy and secure fit that keeps them in place under duress.

In order to get those features, however, you’ll have to deal with a hefty price tag and some compromises elsewhere in the design, which is why these buds slip down in our overall ranking. Those compromises include extra-large earbuds that weigh around 50% more than the AirPods Pro and a chunky charging case that offers only two recharges for a relatively low 18 hours of total battery between buds and case, making them tougher to take along. The sound, while good, also doesn't match our favourite earbuds at this price point, sometimes becoming a bit sibilant in the upper register.

On the other hand, we applaud Bose for adding onboard volume control to the earbuds about a month after release via swipes up and down on the right bud. In addition, the versatile Bose Music app allows you to adjust noise cancellation levels in multiple ways, the loudness of your own voice during phone calls, and other parameters (though we would have loved some form of EQ).

While we wish Bose would have thrown in a bit more for your money, what you're really paying for is killer noise cancellation, and that's exactly what you get.

The Liberty Air 2 Pro’s shiny new feature is active noise cancellation, the first of their kind from Anker's Soundcore line to do so. The ANC is a part of what makes these buds a good choice, and it's impressively effective for the money. It's not just the ANC that make these a great buy, though, it's also the feature set that Soundcore packages with its new noise-cancelling buds.

The active noise cancellation built into the Liberty Air 2 Pro is not quite as impactful as you’ll find in some of the pricier options on our list, but for such a low price point, effective ANC with equally adequate transparency mode is a serious feat. Both functions pair well with the excellent sound quality the Liberty Air 2 Pro provide. Soundcore makes both ANC and equalization fully customizable, but we found sticking to the earbuds’ Soundcore Signature setting delivered the kind of balanced sound that suits most musical genres.

The Liberty Air 2 Pro’s other features, like water IPX4 water resistance and battery life (around six hours with ANC and seven without), are relatively standard for the genre, but that’s nice to see considering it's on par with many pricier options on the market.

We do wish Soundcore had made these earbuds more secure for workouts and found a way to offer more comprehensive controls. That being said, those are small transgressions for an otherwise value-packed pair of true wireless earbuds.

Ultimately, the selling point for the Liberty Air 2 Pro isn’t that they perform a certain function incredibly well. It’s that they do several things quite well, all for a price that positions them as great alternatives to high-end earbuds. In other words, Soundcore closed a sizable gap in performance with the Liberty Air 2 Pro, and it did so without sacrificing affordability.

The Beats Studio Buds arrived as the spiritual successor to the second-generation AirPods. Though the AirPods 3 (technically called the "AirPods third-generation") have since launched with popular iOS features like Spatial Audio, for those seeking a more traditional earbuds experience, the Studio Buds are the better choice.

Offering clear sound, a slick and comfortable design, and even active noise cancelling that ramps up when things get louder, these funky little buds are a welcome refresh that screams "Apple." To that end, they even offer some of the AirPods’ most prized Apple-centric features like one-touch pairing for iPhone, voice-activated Siri, and Find My Earbuds via your iPhone settings.

It’s not too surprising that a pair of Beats buds can swiftly step into the AirPods’ shoes—Apple owns Beats after all. What's more surprising is that the Studio Buds also cater well to the Android crowd, offering similarly breezy one-touch pairing, an app to toggle through the noise cancelling and ambient audio modes, and even a Find My Earbuds feature via the Android menu.

There’s a lot that these buds get right, with their splash-proof, ergonomic design at the top of the list, followed closely by affordable ANC. But they are missing some key features. They can’t be auto-synced to all your Apple devices via iCloud like other Apple buds with the H1 chip, for instance. They also don’t offer a wireless charging case or sensors that pause your earbuds when you take one out (though the earbuds can be used one at a time). While their mirrored controls make things simple, there’s also no onboard volume control, something we see on nearly all non-Apple earbuds at this price.

Their incredible ease of use, comfy fit, and simple setup could make up for those transgressions, though—especially if you're looking for Apple-centric buds at a great price.

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Amazon’s second attempt at true wireless earbuds are a huge step up. The tech giant found a way to revamp the new Echo Buds’ blueprint, improve both their sound and features, and add true active noise cancellation. The best part? Even with all of these added perks, the second-generation Echo Buds cost exactly the same as the originals.

True wireless earbuds are all about usability. Amazon’s first earbuds didn’t pass the test there due to their bulky size and uncomfortable fit. With round two, Amazon made the Echo Buds 20% smaller and far comfier. The seal in your ears is tight, which helps for cutting out noise around you and jostling movements like running or going to the gym. On the flip side, they’re comfortable enough to avoid substantial ear fatigue after long periods of listening.

Aside from a smaller design, the implementation of full active noise cancellation is perhaps the new Echo Buds’ standout feature. The noise cancellation found in these buds may not be on par with higher end options like the Jabra’s Elite 85t, and certainly can't match up against Sony's WF-1000XM4. But for their price point, they are very effective. It’s a significant step up from the Active Noise Reduction found in the first Echo Buds.

Like the originals, the battery life of the second-generation Echo Buds, at just 5 hours with ANC and 6.5 hours without, isn’t anything to write home about. There also aren't a lot of customization options when it comes to sound quality. Besides that, though, Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds are a workhorse pair of earbuds that provide a compelling combination of comfort, features, and sound quality to make them easily among the most value-packed buds we’ve tested. And that’s without mentioning the world’s favourite voice assistant which is, of course, a built-in feature that puts the “Alexa” in “Alexa, turn up the volume.”

After nearly two-plus years, we finally got an update to Apple’s most iconic buds, and there are plenty of cool additions. The AirPods third-generation got a full redesign that looks something like a hybrid between the AirPods Pro and previous AirPod generations. Like the Pro model, the AirPods 3 (as they’re known colloquially) add a Force sensor to the shortened stems as controls, and finally add some basic water resistance, rated at IPX4 for both the buds and the case. There’s even a new sensor designed to better detect skin for pausing/unpausing the buds when you pull them out.

But it’s what’s inside that makes for the biggest update. New sensors allow for head-tracking for Apple’s Spatial Audio feature and better ways to track your pods in general with iOS 15. Like the previous generation, the new pods offer easy one-touch pairing to Apple devices and Apple’s H1 chip allows for easy switching between all your Apple gear, along with music swapping and sharing.

Other upgrades include a bigger battery of 6 hours per charge and 30 hours total with the case, as well as new custom drivers and Apple’s Adaptive EQ for improved sound, all crammed into a slimmer design.

But there are a few reasons the new AirPods may not be your best bet, even within the Apple ecosystem. First, you won’t find the kind of advanced audio modes we look for at this price, such as active noise cancelling or transparency mode. The latter shouldn’t matter as much since the AirPods 3 are once again open-air buds that naturally let sound in, but that’s another reason they fall in our rankings. While some listeners like the old-school shell design, the total lack of customization limits stability, comfort, and sound quality. Unlike the AirPods Pro, if the AirPods 3 don’t fit right away, there’s nothing to be done.

If you don’t demand the plastic shells, you’ll get better value from the AirPods Pro or Beats buds like the Beats Studio and Beats Fit Pro, which bring a lot of great Apple-first features alongside active noise cancelling and ultra-fast pairing for Android or Apple devices. And if you just love the plastic shells, you can now get the second-generation AirPods at a much lower price.

Still, if you want a taste of the old AirPods experience with modern advancements like improved battery life, better tracking, and upgraded audio quality, the AirPods 3 deliver that experience with the signature elegance Apple fans have come to expect.

Whether you go with the version linked together by a small wire, the "Powerbeats" (without the Pro) or the fully wireless version, these are some of the most popular sports buds out there.

Priced similarly to Apple's AirPods Pro, the Beats Powerbeats Pro may not have the latest features—there's no ANC or ambient sound mode—but they're still stalwart workout companions. They offer impressive playback time per charge, great sound, and a durable, sporty design. They're relatively stylish (as you might expect from Beats), available in ivory, black, navy, or moss colours, and feature adjustable ear hooks to help keep them in your ears during just about any workout.

Both model types offer great water resistance and vastly improved sound quality over previous Beats earbuds, making them a good choice for general use, though their ear-hook design can get uncomfortable over time. Like virtually all true wireless earphones, the Powerbeats Pro come with a pocketable charging case (thanks to their ear hooks, it’s a lot larger than most), but their impressive 9 hours of battery life per charge allows you to leave the case behind.

The Powerbeats Pro are less minimalist than Apple's AirPods, and come at a premium price point—especially for their feature set—which makes them less-than-ideal for jogging in busy areas. Because of their Apple-first design, they're also not as good an option if you own an Android phone.

Their price point has also dropped a fair bit over time, though, and if you’re looking for fitness first, they're fine choice, especially if you find them on a good sale.