Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The current Android-ecosystem staple. Android Central's tested roundup lists the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro among the handful of earbuds it actually recommends alongside the Sony, Bose and Bowers & Wilkins flagships, which is exactly where the consensus places Samsung's best in-ears.
Consolidated from 69 cited sources across 58 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 5 enthusiastic sources
- 47 positive sources
- 15 mixed sources
- 1 unconvinced source
Pros & cons
- ✓ Recommended by Android Central alongside flagship models
- ✓ Great audio reproduction accuracy with a smooth, warm sound signature
- ✓ Impactful bass, clean mids and smooth highs
- ✓ Practical everyday features
- ✓ Very good noise blocking
- ✗ SoundGuys calls them a bit of a fixer-upper
- ✗ Softer overall polish than rival flagships
- ✗ Ranked fifth (last) in a five-flagship ANC shootout
- ✗ Only six hours of battery with ANC on
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 23 articles, 45 video reviews and 1 community source
5 enthusiastic sources
So just to recap, here’s a quick summary of how the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and the AirPods Pro 3 performed in different areas. Samsung had the better sound and clearer call quality… Apple had stronger ANC and longer battery life… while they were more-or-less tied at everything else.Read M
What genres are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro best for? These earbuds are versatile. They handle vocal and instrumental genres best. For dance music and other bass-heavy genres, they lack some bass. For those genres, you should add a bit of low-end in the EQ.Read T
Many of my Galaxy Buds 4 Pro gripes are smaller pain points that you’ll easily get used to, but the fit problem is a real shame: it was a complained-about point a year and a half ago on the older model, and it’s something that doesn’t get better over time.Read A
This year’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are, frankly, an iterative upgrade over last year’s, except for three key areas: sound quality, ANC, and durability.Read C
The new $250 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have definitely improved in design and performance. Here's why I awarded them a CNET Editors' Choice.Read
47 positive sources
However, if you take sound super seriously, you'll be really impressed with the Buds 4 Pro. These premium earbuds genuinely sound as good as AirPods Pro 3 and Sony WF-1000XM6. The only buds that sound "better" are the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen. The Buds 4 Pro have put Samsung audio on the map. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro win this face-off, and I leave you with this: If you're an Android user, you will not be disappointed. I would grab a pair ASAP.Read C
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are amazing, but how do you get the absolute most out of them? Well, I'm going to discuss that along with some fine-tuned audio adjustments that you should make, how to turn on some really cool features like head controls and so much moreWatch M
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro prove that Samsung remains one of the strongest competitors in the premium true wireless category. With powerful active noise cancellation, dependable battery life, stable Bluetooth connectivity, and a surprisingly refined sound signature, these earbuds offer a well-rounded experience that competes directly with flagship options from Apple and Sony.Read C
The brand-new Sony WF-1000XM6 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are both excellent pairs of earbuds. So which is better? CNET's audio expert David Carnoy compares their design, features, noise canceling and voice-calling performance. His conclusion might surprise you.Watch A
Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have quickly become my new favorite pair of earbuds. And it’s not hard to figure out why. These are more comfortable, sound better, and have incredible ANC. They’re so good, in fact, that they are the only pair of earbuds that can rival the ANC of the Apple AirPods Pro 3. Yet, they’re cheaper.Read H
I got the best Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro tips and tricks that will make these the most Pro buds you've ever usedWatch T
Complementing the Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone series this year , the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro arrives as the company’s most advanced wireless earbuds yet. The previous Buds 3 Pro already showed Samsung’s direction with better drivers and smarter controls, so the question now is what really changes with this generation.Read Z zollotech zollotech · 2.2M subscribers · Feb 2026
And so, after using the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for about 5 days or so, I'm going to continue to use them as my main device. So, when I'm editing videos or I'm traveling or maybe even just mowing the lawn, I'll use these to cancel out the noise and I'll have high quality sound. And I'm not just saying that because I've typically used AirPods for years, but I'm impressed enough by their comfort and their sound quality that I'm just going to use these from now on. Other than the inconvenience of switching to my editing computer and having to manually click a button, that's really the only downside hereWatch R
Samsung’s latest attempt to crack the premium earbuds equation is the most successful to date. While I have some minor quibbles with the call quality and battery life, the more sensible set-up experience, exceptional noise-cancelling and revised design make the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro easy to recommend.Read S
Look at that beauty. You can see immediately we have a brand new design. Okay. So, I'm going to take this out. I'm going to put it to the side for one second. Let me show that to you one more time here. Nice matte finish, glass front. So, I'm going to put that here. Let's see what else we have really quickly. So, there's nothing over here, but in this box, there's another box.Watch A
This is a big improvement that relieves a lot of the frustration I have with my current Buds 3 Pros. If I had a nickel for every time I woke up to only one earbud charged, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.Read T
So, those are the new features of the Buds 4 Pro. For a year-over-year upgrade, this is a notable change. New design, better comfort, improved audio, smarter features, stronger connectivity, and moreWatch R
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is one of the best all-arounders for the money with very little weaknesses. It’s arguably best-in-class for comfort and mic quality, while having impressive sound quality and decent noise cancelling.Read T
But, when it comes to the one thing that matters the most to me, and that is sound tuning, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro actually beats the AirPods Pro 3. I'll, of course, explain the differences in the sound signature and all the other features between these two products.Watch S
While these options might not have the same kind of sound quality as the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, they don’t come with OEM-locked features — meaning they won’t be incomplete products if you use them with different phones.Read P
Both the regular Galaxy Buds 4 and the Buds 4 Pro are so damn good that they make last year's Buds 3 series look like some kind of science experiment gone wrong. No, seriously, which is why I really wanted to know if Samsung has finally delivered a proper AirPods killer this time.Watch W
The brand’s flagship Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are its best-sounding wireless earbuds yet, offering a clear, agile performance that’s backed by a whole host of slick features.Read B
“focusing on the much‑improved ANC and the new AI‑powered ‘Head Gesture’ controls.Watch G
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the best true wireless headphones for Samsung Galaxy phone users, and compete strongly with sub-$400 headphones.Read H
And these things are absolutely amazing, but the thing I've noticed after using these, there's some features that are just hidden that Samsung just didn't mention.Watch T
Yes, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are excellent for workouts and running.Read T
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a massive "common sense" redesign that fixes almost everything I disliked about the Buds 3 Pro. But is it enough to justify an upgrade? In this review, we’re putting the Buds 4 Pro through a real-world stress test, from the bathroom fan ANC test to a direct mic comparison with the Buds 3 Pro.Watch F Facebook iamcyrilokoi
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are among the best earbuds available today.View post S
I've been out of the Galaxy Buds Pro game for a little bit here, but super excited to try out these Buds 4 Pro. We have a new design here with some metal on these and some improved audio. Shout out to Samsung for sending out this review unit ahead of time. Inside the box, we have a pamphlet with a little bit of paperwork. There are two additional sets of ear tips.Watch F Fix369 Fix369 · 338K subscribers · Mar 2026
Samsung just changed the travel game with the Galaxy Buds 4 ProWatch S SoundGuys SoundGuys · 332K subscribers · Mar 2026
So, now that the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are here, have they sanded off the rough edges of their predecessors, and are these the best earbuds that Samsung has ever made? Well, after running them through our labs, and as a veteran certified Samsung fanboy, I'm here to tell you just thatWatch S
Samsung deserves a GOLD STAR for this.Watch T TechOdyssey TechOdyssey · 217K subscribers · Mar 2026
This is my full review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and I think they're the best earbuds that Samsung has ever made and are just as good as the AirPods Pro and latest Sony earbuds, and I think they're ideal for anyone using a Samsung phone! The Galaxy Buds4 Pro have an excellent sound experience, great app support, solid ANC and Ambient Mode (transparency mode), and they're more comfortable than ever... they're just expensive!Watch A
So, this is Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for you guys. If you ask me whether you should be upgrading it from any of the predecessors of the Galaxy Buds, then I would say yes because this is offering some amazing new features. It offers a better build quality and definitely the design is much better compared to the previous versionsWatch H
Hey, let me show you some tips and tricks and the best features of a Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. So, the first tip, how to change ear tips in just in 1 second. You are using tissue or paper towel, you are grabbing, squeezing, and there we go. And if your smartphone support reverse wireless charging, you can simply charge them because the charging case support wireless charge. But now, let's go for all of tWatch G
Go back to the main screen of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, go into accessibility. A lot of people probably wouldn't go in here, but one of the cool things I think is in here is you can have adapt soundWatch G
And I think that they are overall better looking. Now, controlling these, all you're going to do is just compress the stem to, you know, pause, play, or you can go like this to control the volume up and down, things like that. So, you can press and hold, press twice, three times, whatever you want, and it'll do different things for you.Watch G
I've had the Buds 4 Pro for the last couple of weeks and like everyone is saying, these are probably right up there with AirPods. If you've been living under a rock, Samsung has released the Buds 4 Pro a little while ago from the time of recording and I can confidently say that these are one of the most comfortable earbuds I've ever usedWatch C
Yo the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are ACTUALLY Really Good and legit BETTER than the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and here's whyWatch M
So, here I have the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but I've also been using the AirPods Pro 3. Uh guys, just to save you some time, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are betterWatch T Techtics Techtics · 66.8K subscribers · Dec 2025
Instead of the signal jumping up and down like before, the Buds 4 Pro keep a much more stable connection. So, if you're sitting at a desk or lying on the couch, you probably won't notice much. But if you move around, this is a big deal. Those random cutouts on public transport, at the gym, or when walking between rooms, this upgrade is made to fix thatWatch T
“Samsung’s biggest wireless earbuds upgrade yet.Watch J
I mean, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Can't really go wrong with these, to be honestWatch R
New to the Buds 4 Pro, if we can get this in focus here, there's this little like speaker grill thing. And what's happening here is this is like a pass-through port. And what this does is this like really widens up the sound stage, like considerably, much more than the Buds 3 ProWatch T
Now, looking onto the charging case it's really stunning in design and also it's very compactWatch M Mark Franks Tech Reviews Mark Franks Tech Reviews · 18.1K subscribers · Jul 2026
These are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and they are amazing headphones. You will not be disappointed. I purchased them for $249 and I must say it was a good buyWatch T TechToko TechToko · 12.8K subscribers · Mar 2026
But here on the Buds 4 Pro, the fit is perfect. The seal is perfect, which of course helps with passive and active noise canceling, more on that later, and it never feels loose and never feels like it's going to slide out. So, that's a big plus for meWatch G Gary Taylor Reviews Gary Taylor Reviews · 7.4K subscribers · Apr 2026
So, I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for the last month. Would I recommend these? Absolutely. For me, these are Samsung's best buds that they've ever produced, and here's whyWatch S
But if you want better tuning, a more premium design, and the latest connectivity, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are clearly the more polished and future-ready choice. For new buyers, the newer model is the smarter pick. The Buds 3 Pro were good, but the Buds 4 Pro finally feel refinedWatch T
Enter the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro – a fresh design, improved fit, and upgraded sound that positions them as a serious contender. Whether you’re team Apple or team Android, these two premium earbuds are now going head-to-head. So, Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs AirPods Pro 3 – which one truly comes out on top? Let’s break it down.Watch T
Samsung recently introduced its latest premium earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and they’re not just a small upgrade. We’re talking about a refined new design, upgraded drivers, smarter AI-powered features, and more. On paper, they look like Samsung’s most complete true wireless earbuds yet.Watch K Kontent Mafia Kontent Mafia · 1.4K subscribers · Mar 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro clearly take the crown with smarter features, stronger drivers, and adaptive intelligenceWatch
15 mixed sources
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are Samsung's best earbuds yet—excellent sound from a dual-driver setup, a fit that holds up through long sessions without complaint, and a transparency mode that's genuinely hard to fault at this price. The ANC is good but not the best in the segment, and six hours of battery life is one number Samsung still needs to sort out.Read C
If you were hoping it would return to a stellar design for its new flagship Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, sorry, that didn't happen, but the good news is the new Buds lookWatch S
They are, without question, the best earbuds Samsung has ever made. But—and this is a massive, flashing-red-light “but”—they are built for exactly one type of person: the Samsung Galaxy owner. If that’s you, these are a triumph. If it isn’t, they are a cautionary tale of how hardware excellence can fall apart when software locks the door.Read T
There's no denying that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are great earbuds: they sound incredible, the noise cancellation really works, they look classy yet understated, and knock it out the park with the array of features offered in the app. But recurring Galaxy Buds issues rear their heads again.Watch P
That said, some noises like background chatter might still get through, so while they're on the higher end, the ANC is still a bit behind what Bose and Sony bring to the table in this department.Read G
I personally find the Galaxy Buds 4 to be a little bit more comfortable in general.Watch H
Unfortunately, the chunkier design makes it harder to pocket and open one-handed.Read O
As for my final verdict, this is one of the closest match-ups we've seen in the premium wireless ear bud space, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are easily the best ear buds Samsung has ever made. They combine strong clarity, impressive feature depth, solid battery life, and the added advantage of high resolution codec support for Galaxy users. This is a serious leap forward and shows that Samsung is closing the performance gap quickly. But the Apple AirPods Pro 3 still manage to edge ahead in a few crucial areasWatch G
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are great-sounding wireless earbuds with good ANC.Read T
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro win on almost everything about living with them day to day — more comfortable for long runs, IP57-rated so you can pour a litre of water over them and they survive, dramatically improved wind noise, a more premium case, far better touch controls, a more polished One UI 8.5 app, and they're $80 cheaper at $249 vs $329. Inside the Samsung ecosystem with a Galaxy phone and Galaxy Watch, Samsung's SSC codec, automatic pairing, and integrated settings make them feel seamless in a way Sony can't match. Step outside that ecosystem, though, and a lot of what makes the Buds 4 Pro special falls away — no true multipoint, no LDAC, no deep app integration. That's why Sony is the safer, more universal pick for every other phoneWatch E
Active noise cancellation that still needs workRead T
The ANC surprised me, the sound quality is genuinely impressive, but that battery life lol? In this review, I break down 8 things I love and 3 real problems you need to know about Samsungs latest earphones, the Bud 4 Pro's.Watch J
It's a mixed bag to say the least. The Buds series used to be very synonymous with the bean shape, but ever since they started taking notes from the Apple last generation, everything changed. To force some distance from Apple's look, the Samsung ditched the blade design and went with broad metal finish. This seems to be the trend lately.Watch K KayTech KayTech · 845 subscribers · Apr 2026
Talking about the ANC, uh the ANC on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is good. Okay, when you're using it in noisy environments, it does cut out all the background noise, but you know, when someone is sitting close to you and they're talking, some of the noise still seeps inWatch N
At $249, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are arguably the best sounding and most feature-rich buds Samsung has ever made. The sound is detailed, the fit is elite, and the AI features are genuinely useful if you travel. But, and it's a big but, you are paying for a lot of features that only work if you stay inside the Samsung ecosystem. If you're a Galaxy die-hard, these are a no-brainer upgradeWatch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #11 of 24 on our earbuds tier list, in C tier. That placement draws on 69 cited sources across 58 outlets.
1 of the 68 sources with a clear view is critical of it: ASMR Gift Whale. SoundGuys calls them a bit of a fixer-upper. Softer overall polish than rival flagships. Ranked fifth (last) in a five-flagship ANC shootout. Only six hours of battery with ANC on.
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