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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 ProBlack
Samsung · Released March 11, 2026

Galaxy Buds4 Pro

The best earbuds for Galaxy phones: IP57, adaptive ANC and Samsung's hi-res codec.

Wireless Earbuds
8.5/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Galaxy owners should buy the Buds4 Pro: auto-switching between Galaxy devices, Samsung's high-bitrate codec, IP57 earbuds and solid ANC, with one lab measuring 84% noise reduction and about 6 hours with ANC on (Samsung claims 6 hours, 26 with the case). On any other phone, skip them, because the best features need a Galaxy: iPhone owners should get the $249 AirPods Pro 3 (Apple, Oct 8, 2026), and other Android users the Sony WF-1000XM6.

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Key specs
Connection
Wireless
Driver size
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Controls
Pinch, Swipe, Head gesture, Voice
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Headset
Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
ANC
Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.1
Battery
7 h
Driver
1.1 mm
Body
Weight
0.2 oz (5 g)
Dimensions
30.9 × 18.1 × 18.1 mm
IP rating
IP57
Colors
Black
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · ANCBT Bluetooth 6.1 · 7 h
Weight0.2 oz (5 g)30.9 × 18.1 × 18.1 mm · IP57
137 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Galaxy owners should buy the Buds4 Pro: auto-switching between Galaxy devices, Samsung's high-bitrate codec, IP57 earbuds and solid ANC, with one lab measuring 84% noise reduction and about 6 hours with ANC on (Samsung claims 6 hours, 26 with the case). On any other phone, skip them, because the best features need a Galaxy: iPhone owners should get the $249 AirPods Pro 3 (Apple, Oct 8, 2026), and other Android users the Sony WF-1000XM6.

Best for

Galaxy phone owners who want the deepest Samsung buds integration.

Not for

iPhone-primary users or Android users outside the Galaxy ecosystem.

Main strengthMatched AirPods Pro 3 in one ANC test
Main weaknessNo Bluetooth multipoint
Reasons to buy
Matched AirPods Pro 3 in one ANC test
Cancels low-frequency noise 5-10dB better than the Buds3 Pro
IP57 buds and Samsung's 24-bit Seamless Codec
Auracast support
Reasons to avoid
No Bluetooth multipoint
The best features need a Galaxy phone
Only three ear-tip sizes
One review rated the ANC only average
Measured view8.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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WIRED8/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro Review: AirPods Pro for AndroidRyan Waniata · Mar 2026

The closest Android rival to AirPods Pro the reviewer has tried.

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SoundGuys8/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro review: A bit of a fixer-upperChristian Thomas · Mar 2026

Good flagship earbuds with a few rough edges that need fixing.

Read on SoundGuys ↗
What Hi-Fi?4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro reviewHarry McKerrell, Ketan Bharadia · Feb 2026

Weighs whether these are Samsung's best earbuds so far.

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crinacle · Apr 2026Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Return of the KingWatch on YouTube ↗
Marques Brownlee · Mar 2026Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review: Better than AirPods!Watch on YouTube ↗
SoundGuys · Mar 2026Samsung deserves a GOLD STAR for this... - Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro reviewWatch on YouTube ↗
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Product data

Full specifications

137 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Sound

Speaker config
Enhanced 2-way
Driver type
Enhanced dynamic woofer and tweeter
Driver size
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
Drivers per side
2
Amplifier
Dual amplifier
Hi-Res wireless
1
Spatial audio
1
Head tracking
1
Adaptive EQ
1

Noise Control

Adaptive ANC
1
Ambient / transparency
1
Voice detect
1

Battery

Battery (ANC on)
6
Total with case
30
Talk time
5
Earbud battery
61
Case battery
530
Battery type
61 mAh
Charging port
USB-C
Wireless charging
1
Recharge time
0.55 h
Charging case
✓

Connectivity

Connection
Wireless
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
Codecs
AAC, SBC, SSC, SSC-UHQ, LC3
LE Audio
1
Auracast
1
USB audio
✓
Auto device switch
1

Microphone

Microphone
6-mic system
Mic count
6
Super wideband calls
1
Voice pickup
1

Controls & Software

Controls
Pinch, Swipe, Head gesture, Voice
Companion app
Galaxy Wearable
App platforms
Android
Firmware updates
1
Voice assistant
1
Compatibility
Calls/Music

Comfort & Build

Dimensions
0.71 in (18.1 mm)
Water resistance
IP57
Colors
  • Black

Charging Case

Case height
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case width
1.11 in (28.3 mm)
Case depth
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case weight
44.3

Sensors

Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro Sensor
  • Hall Sensor
  • Pressure Sensor
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Touch Sensor
  • VPU
Accelerometer
1
Gyroscope
1
Proximity
1
Touch sensor
1
Pressure
1
Hall sensor
1

Launch

Released
2026
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