# Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/earbuds
- Placement: #11 of 24 in Earbuds, C tier
- Brand: Samsung
- LP on this board: 500
- Last researched: 2026-10-16T16:23:00.374Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

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.

## For

- 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

## Against

- 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

## Evidence

Consolidated from 69 cited sources across 58 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TechRadar | TechRadar | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF0yzp43A5o | fetched and confirmed |
| Hitech Century | hitechcentury.com | C | https://hitechcentury.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Engadget | Billy Steele | C | https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-and-4-pro-review-impressive-audio-imperfect-anc-190000202.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Androidheadlines | androidheadlines.com | B | https://www.androidheadlines.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Gizmodo | James Pero | C | https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-no-bs-just-great-sounding-wireless-earbuds-2000726037 | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | CNET | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb2mbPWqzo | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgets 360 | Rohan Pal | - | https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-11339157 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech It Easy | Tech It Easy | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoO7TFTkxJY | fetched and confirmed |
| GregglesTV | GregglesTV | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cizqyAtLiBI | fetched and confirmed |
| Shane Symonds | Shane Symonds | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuKwheA-GDE | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | CNET | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGGP-wh0dQ8 | fetched and confirmed |
| HotshotTek | HotshotTek | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw5kAB9hEoM | fetched and confirmed |
| Jessy Audio Review | Jessy Audio Review | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yph3tl1zlsw | fetched and confirmed |
| sakitech | sakitech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpQIp_O4-7w | fetched and confirmed |
| HowToDevices | HowToDevices | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv6fCV8yiXI | fetched and confirmed |
| TechCircuit | TechCircuit | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5uMo-9z4ds | fetched and confirmed |
| Pratima Adhikari | Pratima Adhikari | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjIhkag7-PU | fetched and confirmed |
| Trakin Tech English | Trakin Tech English | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6-DQGLZYVU | fetched and confirmed |
| Techtics | Techtics | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBALe8iYDwU | fetched and confirmed |
| TechCircuit | TechCircuit | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiuFeYWOYJA | fetched and confirmed |
| TechNtech | TechNtech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQFVjq5JOBs | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Authority | Zac Kew-Denniss | B | https://www.androidauthority.com/buds-4-fix-buds-3-issues-3646676/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Techozea | techozea.com | B | https://techozea.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Times Of India | Abhinav Kaustubh | C | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-these-really-want-you-to-own-a-galaxy-phone/articleshow/130056042.cms | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/iamcyrilokoi/posts/the-galaxy-buds-4-pro-are-among-the-best-earbuds-available-todayagree-or-disagre/1350646010534838/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Hindu | Haider Ali Khan | B | https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-most-capable-premium-earbuds-available-right-now/article70856678.ece | fetched and confirmed |
| Smartprix | Deepak Rajawat | C | https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-the-best-earbuds-money-can-buy/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Phonearena | phonearena.com | C | https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-buds-4-pro-woot-deal_id179866 | fetched and confirmed |
| Thao Huynh | Thao Huynh | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK2wGl1Z1MA | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | SoundGuys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbFGV2jqdfo | fetched and confirmed |
| GregglesTV | GregglesTV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCaKIV-ZlAk | fetched and confirmed |
| Booredatwork.com | Booredatwork.com | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFUCCDHzTYQ | fetched and confirmed |
| ASMR Gift Whale | ASMR Gift Whale | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LezUnXnf9lU | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgetguy | gadgetguy.com.au | B | https://www.gadgetguy.com.au/samsung-galaxy-4-buds-pro-headphones-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hayls World | Hayls World | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psgaYQOFarg | fetched and confirmed |
| zollotech | zollotech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNmDTug1dX4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Josh Quiñonez | Josh Quiñonez | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Jyld0tYXk | fetched and confirmed |
| TechToko | TechToko | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL6-IMeaRtw | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | SoundGuys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcmV51TW2lU | fetched and confirmed |
| TechOdyssey | TechOdyssey | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFqlIAPchHA | fetched and confirmed |
| KayTech | KayTech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE-HTIWyjFM | fetched and confirmed |
| Mark's Tech | Mark's Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBVbREQsEVU | fetched and confirmed |
| Kontent Mafia | Kontent Mafia | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUfZoiUGmoY | fetched and confirmed |
| Fix369 | Fix369 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7TDurxu0E | fetched and confirmed |
| NexLab Reviews | NexLab Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqmpyok-mC0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mark Franks Tech Reviews | Mark Franks Tech Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFOlM7lbG-k | fetched and confirmed |
| Gary Taylor Reviews | Gary Taylor Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOHo_My0GKY | fetched and confirmed |
| TechTalkTV | TechTalkTV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q29Cvy4z-KY | fetched and confirmed |
| Techtics | Techtics | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_IJMdiKaWg | fetched and confirmed |
| Major HiFi | Alex Schiffer | B | https://majorhifi.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | tomsguide.com | B | https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-the-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro-the-winner-is-obvious | fetched and confirmed |
| SoundGuys | Christian Thomas | B | https://www.soundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-153435/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RecordingNOW.com | Odi Productions | B | https://recordingnow.com/blog/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | cnet.com | A | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgetbyte Nepal | Nikhil Shrestha | A | https://www.gadgetbytenepal.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | CNET | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96FT-sOwwK4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech It Easy | Tech It Easy | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZp6ePpTIH8 | fetched and confirmed |
| AppX | AppX | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRyj4rX7Ck | fetched and confirmed |
| GregglesTV | GregglesTV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-I3M3PW7Zw | fetched and confirmed |
| OASTHAR | OASTHAR | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0caQcr35Fc | fetched and confirmed |
| RADER TECH | RADER TECH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZq_Tc2QqX4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviews.org | Fergus Halliday | B | https://www.reviews.org/au/technology/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-fourth-times-the-charm-2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | B | https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro | fetched and confirmed |
| Android Central | androidcentral.com | A | https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review | fetched and confirmed |
| SmartWatch Radar | SmartWatch Radar | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gYemdR0msE | fetched and confirmed |
| CJKnowsTECH | CJKnowsTECH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUn_gzkRK5o | fetched and confirmed |
| Geek Culture | Geek Culture | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYu9P4fciu8 | fetched and confirmed |
| MyChooz.com - Audio Equipment Reviews & Ratings | mychooz.com | A | https://mychooz.com/en/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-128173 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechRadar | techradar.com | A | https://www.techradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review | fetched and confirmed |

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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| 7 | 7Hz Salnotes Zero | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/7hz-salnotes-zero |
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| 9 | Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-pro |
| 10 | Nothing Ear | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/nothing-ear |
| 12 | Nothing Ear 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nothing-ear-3 |
| 13 | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/google-pixel-buds-pro-2 |
| 14 | Roseselsa Ceramics Ultra | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/roseselsa-ceramics-ultra |
| 15 | Sony LinkBuds Fit | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-linkbuds-fit |
| 16 | Sony WF-C710N | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-wf-c710n |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/earbuds.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

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