Smart wearables like wireless earphones have been growing in popularity in recent years.
According to ResearchandMarkets.com, the global wireless earphones market is expected to reach $2.9 billion by 2026.
With features such as noise cancellation and improved wireless connectivity, an increasing number of people have been drawn to these gadgets.
In-ear wireless earbuds like Apple’s AirPods Pro or Huawei’s Freebuds 3i are particularly attractive for a number of use-cases.
They offer a cordless way to listen to music during exercise, making it easier to move about without a smartphone on your person or a cable flying about.
In addition, they are particularly useful for professional-looking video calls.
Their small form-factor and understated designs make them less obtrusive than large headsets and help to block out any background noises, so users can focus on communication with colleagues or customers.
When it comes to options, there are now a great number of excellent earbuds to choose from several well-known manufacturers – including those which specialise in sound equipment.
Here are 10 of the best wireless earbuds you can buy in South Africa right now.
Sony WF-1000XM3 – R4,999
Sony WF-1000XM3 |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-21,000Hz |
Battery life |
6 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
18 hours |
Connectivity range |
10m |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
Yes |
On-board controls |
Touch sensor |
Colours |
Beige, black |


AirPods Pro – R4,999
AirPods Pro |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
5 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
24 hours |
Connectivity range |
n/a |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
Yes |
On-board controls |
Force sensors |
Colours |
White |


Jabra Elite 75t – R3,699
Jabra Elite 75t |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
7.5 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
28 hours |
Connectivity range |
10m |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
No |
On-board controls |
Multiple buttons |
Colours |
Black, grey |


Huawei Freebuds 3i – R3,999
Huawei Freebuds 3i |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
3.5 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
14.5 hours |
Connectivity range |
10m |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
No |
On-board controls |
Touch sensors |
Colours |
Black, white |


Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 – R5,899
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
5-21,000Hz |
Battery life |
7 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
28 hours |
Connectivity range |
10m |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
No |
On-board controls |
Touch sensors |
Colours |
Grey, white |


Bose QuietComfort – R7,990
Bose QuietComfort |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
n/a |
Battery life |
2 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
3 hours |
Connectivity range |
10m |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
n/a |
On-board controls |
No |
Colours |
Black, soapstone |


Klipsch T5 True Wireless – R3,399
Klipsch T5 True Wireless |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
8 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
244 hours |
Connectivity range |
n/a |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
No |
Controls |
No |
Colours |
Black and rose gold |


Beats PowerBeats Pro – R5,699
Beats PowerBeats Pro |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
9 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
25 hours |
Connectivity range |
15m |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
No |
Controls |
Multiple buttons |
Colours |
Yellow, pink, red, blue, black, navy, ivory, moss |


Samsung Galaxy Buds Live – R2,999
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
6 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
22 hours |
Connectivity range |
20 metres |
Active Noise Cancellation |
Yes |
NFC |
Yes |
Controls |
Touch sensors |
Colours |
Black, bronze, blue, rose gold |


LG Tone Free FN6 – R3,299
LG Tone Free FN6 |
Acoustic system |
Closed |
Frequency response/range |
20-20,000Hz |
Battery life |
6 hours |
Battery life with charging case |
18 hours |
Connectivity range |
n/a |
Active Noise Cancellation |
No |
NFC |
Yes |
On-board controls |
Touch sensors |
Colours |
Black, white |

