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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

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SamsungGalaxy Buds2 ProSamsungGalaxy Buds4 Pro
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2022March 2026
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Driver size–11 mm
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC and Samsung Seamless CodecSBC, AAC, LC3 and Samsung Seamless Codec
DriversCustom coaxial two-way speaker with woofer and tweeter; AirVent pressure reliefEnhanced 2-way speaker with an 11 mm woofer (3.5 mm thick) and a 5.5 x 3.5 x 0.9 mm tweeter, and a dedicated amplifier for each (Dual Amplifier); the wider woofer has a 19.8% larger diaphragm than Galaxy Buds3 Pro's
Noise cancelling detailThree high-SNR microphones per earbud; Voice Detect switches off ANC and activates Ambient Sound when the wearer speaks, when enabled in Galaxy WearableActive Noise Cancellation with Adaptive ANC, which adjusts to ear shape and fit; Adaptive Noise Control, which balances noise cancelling and ambient sound for your surroundings; Ambient sound; Voice Detect; Siren Detect
Audio featuresSSC 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.Ultra High Quality audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz over Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC-UHQ) with Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Tab S9 series and later models on One UI 6.1.1 or later; 360 Audio with head tracking and Direct Multi-Channel on Galaxy devices; Adaptive EQ; 9-band equaliser; Volume EQ; LE Audio (LC3) and Auracast; Super Clear Call with Super Wideband up to 16 kHz; Interpreter and Live Translate with Galaxy AI phones
Hearing healthNeck Stretch Reminder; July 2023 firmware added Extra-high ambient volume with five levels rather than three–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 5 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the caseUp to 18 hoursUp to 26 hours
Wireless chargingYesYes
Battery life detailTypical 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 7 hours per charge with noise cancelling off (30 hours with the case); talk time up to 4.5 hours with noise cancelling on (20 hours with the case) or 5 hours with it off (22 hours); 61 mAh earbud and 530 mAh case batteries (typical)
Charging caseUSB-C and wireless charging, confirmed by SoundGuys; Wireless PowerShare with compatible phonesTranslucent clamshell Charging Case with magnetic docking; charges by USB-C or wirelessly (charger sold separately); 51 x 51 x 28.3 mm; 2.5–4.5 W charging input
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.5 g5.1 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX7IP57
Bluetooth5.36.1
Two devices at onceNo–
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and configurable touch-and-hold actions; Bixby voice wake-up requires a Samsung account and network connection, with country/language restrictionsPinch Control on the metal blade (double pinch for the next track, triple pinch for the previous track, pinch and hold for a preset feature or to decline a call); swipe up or down for volume; Head Gestures (nod or shake) for calls and Bixby; voice wake-up for AI agents such as Bixby
MicrophonesSix high-SNR microphones in total; Voice Pickup UnitThree per earbud (two high-SNR digital microphones and one digital), six in total; Voice Pickup Unit; deep neural network voice isolation for calls
Fit and ear tipsThree ear-tip sizes; fit test in Galaxy WearableCanal fit with silicone ear tips in S, M and L (M fitted)
Case weight43.4 g44.3 g
DimensionsEarbuds 21.6 × 19.9 × 18.7 mm; case 50.2 × 50.1 × 27.7 mm (H × W × D as Samsung lists)–
Water resistance detailEarbuds 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.IP57 for the earbuds only (submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes); the Charging Case isn't water resistant, and Samsung advises against beach or pool use
Works withBasic 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.Works as Bluetooth audio with any device; settings built into Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 8 or later, or the Galaxy Wearable app on Android 12 or later with at least 1.5 GB of memory; no app for iPhone; Auto Switch between Galaxy devices signed in to a Samsung account
ColoursGraphite; White; Bora PurpleWhite, Black; Pink Gold (Samsung.com only)
In the boxEarbuds; charging case; three ear-tip sizes; USB-C cableEarbuds, Charging Case, ear tips (S, M, L), Quick Start Guide; USB-C cable not included

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