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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
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Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Released March 2026

Galaxy Buds4 Pro are Samsung's 2026 in-ear noise-cancelling earbuds with a two-way speaker, suited to Galaxy phone owners who want 24-bit/96 kHz audio over Samsung's own codec and hands-free controls.

Model history · 3 models, 2022–2026
  1. 2022Galaxy Buds2 ProCompare
  2. 2024Galaxy Buds3 ProCompare
  3. 2026Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
6 h
With case
26 h
Best codec
Samsung Seamless Codec
Weight
5.1 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the sound is excellent, level with the best earbuds in Tom's Guide's view, with strong noise cancelling and a comfortable fit. The common criticisms are average battery life and features kept for recent Samsung phones; TechGearLab found the touch controls laggy and call quality only middling.

From gsmarena.com, tomsguide.com and techgearlab.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Yes
Driver size
11 mm
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3 and Samsung Seamless Codec
Drivers
Enhanced 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 detail
Active 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 features
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

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 6 hours
With the case
Up to 26 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Battery life detail
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 case
Translucent 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)
5.1 g
Water and sweat resistance
IP57
Bluetooth
6.1
Controls
Pinch 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
Microphones
Three 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 tips
Canal fit with silicone ear tips in S, M and L (M fitted)
Case weight
44.3 g
Water resistance detail
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 with
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
Colours
White, Black; Pink Gold (Samsung.com only)
In the box
Earbuds, Charging Case, ear tips (S, M, L), Quick Start Guide; USB-C cable not included

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Two-way speaker (11 mm woofer and a tweeter), each driver with its own amplifier
  • 24-bit/96 kHz audio over Samsung Seamless Codec (UHQ) with recent Galaxy phones and tablets, plus LE Audio (LC3) and Auracast
  • IP57 earbuds and a case that charges wirelessly

Cons

  • Up to 6 hours per charge with noise cancelling on (26 hours with the case)
  • Hi-res (UHQ) audio and 360 Audio need a Samsung Galaxy device; no Galaxy Wearable app for iPhone, and no LDAC or aptX
  • No USB-C cable in the box

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
SennheiserMOMENTUM True Wireless 5
In-earYes6 h–aptX Lossless7 gSept 2026
SonyWF-1000XM6
In-earYes8 h24 hLC36.5 gFeb 2026
BeatsPowerbeats Fit
In-earYes6 h24 hAAC5.78 gOct 2025

Previous model: Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

Sources

  1. samsung.com/uk/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-white-sm-r640nzwaeub
  2. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series
  3. news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultima…
  4. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-and-galaxy-buds4-series-now-avail…

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