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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Two-way drivers and IP57 — the Galaxy flagship, locked to Galaxy phones.

$249.99

Overall score 8/10

Pros

  • + Two-way drivers with dual amplifiers is a genuinely more capable design than single-driver rivals
  • + IP57 matches AirPods Pro 3 for ruggedness
  • + Auracast support and 24-bit hi-res on Galaxy phones
  • + Excellent call quality with wind-resistant mics

Cons

  • 6 hours with ANC on and 21 total is poor for a $249 product
  • Multipoint, head tracking, hi-res and translation all require Samsung hardware
  • No iOS app at all, so iPhone users get basic playback only
  • Samsung's own site and retail listings disagree on the Bluetooth version

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro review: what the specs say

Two-way drivers and IP57 — the Galaxy flagship, locked to Galaxy phones. At $249.99, Samsung's 2026 model sits in the middle of the range — the wireless Earbuds we compare run from $99 to $329.99. It scores 8.0/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.

Its strongest showing is Sound Quality at 8.5/10 — tuning, detail and codec support. The weakest is Battery at 6.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.

Worth knowing before you buy: 6 hours with ANC on and 21 total is poor for a $249 product; and multipoint, head tracking, hi-res and translation all require Samsung hardware. Every specification on this page comes from Samsung's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.

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Full Specifications

Battery (ANC on)6 hrs
Battery with Case21 hrs
Active Noise CancellingANC 2.0 — adaptive, with real-time EQ analysis and repositioned wind-resistant microphones
Driver SizeSamsung states a two-way design with a woofer roughly 20% larger than the Buds3 Pro, but publishes no millimetre figure mm
BluetoothSamsung's US specification says 5.4 while retail listings claim 6.1 — unresolved
MultipointYes, but across Samsung devices only
Water ResistanceIP57
Wireless ChargingYes
Weight per BudNot published by the manufacturer g
CodecsSBC, AAC, SSC and LC3 — no LDAC or aptX
Spatial AudioYes, with head tracking, but Samsung devices only
App EQYes
ConnectivityBluetooth, USB-C, Qi wireless charging
MaterialPlastic stem design with silicone tips
Warranty12 months

Compare Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro With

Cheaper Alternative

Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $249.00

Premium Alternative

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $299.00

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