Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro review

The Galaxy Buds4 Pro are Samsung's answer to AirPods Pro for Galaxy owners. Samsung's spec comparison lists active noise cancelling and ambient sound, Adaptive EQ, a 2-way speaker with a dual amp and support for 24-bit / 96 kHz Ultra High Quality Audio, plus a call system of three microphones and a voice pickup unit that uses a deep neural network to isolate your voice. New for this generation are head gestures, Bluetooth 6.1 and a larger 61 mAh battery, though rated playback stays at 6 hours with noise cancelling on and 26 hours with the case. The earbuds carry an IP57 rating. Samsung's US store listed them at $249.99, but we could not confirm the price on a page that loads from our location, so it is marked pending. Most of the AI and hi-res extras need a Galaxy phone, which narrows the appeal for everyone else.

Who it is for

Galaxy phone owners who want noise cancelling, hi-res audio and Galaxy AI features.

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Active noise cancelling and ambient sound modes with Adaptive EQ
• 24-bit / 96 kHz Ultra High Quality Audio on supported devices
• 2-way speaker with dual amp
• Head gestures, pinch control and touch swipe
• IP57 rating and Bluetooth 6.1

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: IP57 rating matches AirPods Pro 3
• Strength: 24-bit audio with Galaxy phones
• Strength: Head gestures, a feature the Buds3 Pro lacked
• Weakness: Battery of 6 hours with ANC on is on the short side
• Weakness: Best features need a Samsung Galaxy phone
• Weakness: US price could not be confirmed from our location

Key facts

• Battery with ANC: 6 hours, 26 hours with case
• Water resistance: IP57
• Bluetooth: 6.1
• Speaker: 2-way speaker, dual amp

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro is No. 5 in our Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds verdict and No. 5 in Best Wireless Earbuds.