If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, consider the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. They offer good sound quality, active noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit at a more affordable price point. They're compatible with all Android devices, including your S23 Ultra.

Like someone mentioned, finding the right fit for the ecosystem is huge. I've been really happy with how the S23 Ultra handles the 24-bit hi-fi processing. It actually works well when you're using the Samsung Seamless Codec to keep the bitrates high without the usual jitter you get on standard SBC or even some AAC implementations. I remember a few months back I tried using some old high-end wired ones with a cheap DAC dongle and the floor noise was just unbearable... totally ruined the dynamic range. I'm much more satisfied with the wireless stability now. Just a heads up tho, definitely avoid those bulk listings on auction sites that claim to be OEM. I've seen too many people get burned by fakes that have zero moisture protection and wonky firmware that won't even register in the Wearable app. Also, watch out for the charging specs. Using a super high-wattage brick on some of these smaller earbud cases can occasionally cause heat issues if they don't have a decent PMIC. No complaints on my end lately but just gotta be careful with the hardware you're pairing.

Good to know!