Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4

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Galaxy Buds2 Pro compared with Galaxy Buds4

	SamsungGalaxy Buds2 Pro	SamsungGalaxy Buds4
Overview
Released
Released	August 2022	March 2026
Sound
Type
Type	In-ear	Open-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency mode
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Spatial audio with head tracking	Yes	Yes
Driver size
Driver size	–	11 mm
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	SBC, AAC and Samsung Seamless Codec	SBC, AAC, LC3 and Samsung Seamless Codec
Drivers
Drivers	Custom coaxial two-way speaker with woofer and tweeter; AirVent pressure relief	Single 11 mm wide-range speaker in each earbud
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	Three high-SNR microphones per earbud; Voice Detect switches off ANC and activates Ambient Sound when the wearer speaks, when enabled in Galaxy Wearable	Adaptive ANC and Adaptive EQ adjust to the ear shape and fit; Ambient sound mode
Audio features
Audio features	SSC HiFi supports 24-bit audio with Galaxy devices running One UI 4.0 or later; app support varies. 360 Audio requires Galaxy phone/tablet with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs; enhanced head tracking and direct multi-channel need One UI 4.1.1 or later. Firmware added 360 Audio Recording in January 2023 for Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 with One UI 5.0 or later, and joining Auracast broadcasts in October 2023 with a supported Auracast Assistant device. Auracast source/assistant device and software restrictions apply.	Samsung Seamless Codec UHQ carries up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio with supported Galaxy phones and tablets running One UI 6.1.1 or later; 360 Audio with head tracking on supported Galaxy devices; nine-band equaliser; LE Audio and Auracast
Hearing health
Hearing health	Neck Stretch Reminder; July 2023 firmware added Extra-high ambient volume with five levels rather than three	–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	Up to 5 hours	Up to 5 hours
With the case
With the case	Up to 18 hours	Up to 24 hours
Wireless charging
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Typical capacities of 61 mAh per earbud and 515 mAh for the case; rated capacities 58 mAh and 500 mAh. Up to 8 hours music with ANC off; calls up to 3.5 hours per earbud or 14 hours including the case with ANC on. Samsung playback tests used preproduction earbuds and a recent Galaxy phone; results depend on settings and use.	Up to 6 hours per charge and 30 hours with the case with ANC off; talk time up to 3.5 hours with ANC on (18 hours with the case) or 4 hours with ANC off (20 hours with the case); 45 mAh earbud and 515 mAh case batteries (typical)
Charging case
Charging case	USB-C and wireless charging, confirmed by SoundGuys; Wireless PowerShare with compatible phones	Translucent lid; USB-C and wireless charging; 51 × 51 × 28.3 mm
Design
Weight (each earbud)
Weight (each earbud)	5.5 g	4.6 g (better)
Water and sweat resistance
Water and sweat resistance	IPX7	IP54
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.3	6.1
Two devices at once
Two devices at once	No	–
Controls
Controls	Touch controls for playback, calls and configurable touch-and-hold actions; Bixby voice wake-up requires a Samsung account and network connection, with country/language restrictions	Pinch the stem for playback and calls; swipe for volume; configurable Head Gestures with supported Galaxy devices
Microphones
Microphones	Six high-SNR microphones in total; Voice Pickup Unit	Three digital microphones per earbud, six in total; Voice Pickup Unit and Super Wideband calls with supported Galaxy devices
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Three ear-tip sizes; fit test in Galaxy Wearable	Open fit without silicone ear tips; earbud dimensions 30.5 × 18.3 × 19.3 mm
Case weight
Case weight	43.4 g	45.1 g
Dimensions
Dimensions	Earbuds 21.6 × 19.9 × 18.7 mm; case 50.2 × 50.1 × 27.7 mm (H × W × D as Samsung lists)	–
Water resistance detail
Water resistance detail	Earbuds tested in up to 1 m fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not for beach or pool use. Case is not water resistant; dry buds before charging.	Earbuds are IP54; the charging case has no stated IP rating
Works with
Works with	Basic Bluetooth audio with other devices; Galaxy Wearable app is Android-only. Auto Switch transfers a connection between supported Galaxy devices signed into a Samsung account rather than Bluetooth multipoint (SoundGuys). Phones/tablets need One UI 4.1.1 or later, Galaxy Book Samsung Settings 6.0.0 or later, and Galaxy Watch4 or later; TV switching is restricted to calls and supported models/firmware. Galaxy AI interpretation runs on a compatible Galaxy phone, requires account login and sometimes language-pack downloads; Live Translate additionally requires a network connection and Samsung Phone app.	Bluetooth audio on iOS and Android; advanced settings need Android 12 or later with at least 1.5 GB of memory, through Galaxy Wearable or built-in One UI settings; Auto Switch works between supported Galaxy devices
Colours
Colours	Graphite; White; Bora Purple	Black and White
In the box
In the box	Earbuds; charging case; three ear-tip sizes; USB-C cable	Earbuds, charging case and Quick Start Guide; no USB-C cable