{"id":34332,"date":"2026-03-07T12:06:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T04:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=34332"},"modified":"2026-03-07T12:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T04:06:39","slug":"samsung-galaxy-buds-4-and-4-pro-review-impressive-audio-imperfect-anc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=34332","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro review: Impressive audio, imperfect ANC"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Samsung caught flak for the Galaxy Buds 3. The company\u2019s mimicry of Apple\u2019s AirPods was all too obvious last year when it opted for a stem or \u201cblade\u201d design after several generations of putting touch controls on the main housing of its earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro continue that trajectory, as Samsung keeps adding new features with direct parallels to AirPods. The good news is, both models have been improved in various ways, all while\u00a0 their prices stay the same.<\/p>\n

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The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the best earbuds for Samsung’s phones, due to device-specific features and the combination of great sound quality and capable ANC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Refined design<\/li>\n
  • Excellent audio<\/li>\n
  • Lots of features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Design is still unoriginal<\/li>\n
    • ANC performance is good, not great<\/li>\n
    • Many features require a Samsung phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      The Galaxy Buds 4 offer good sound and the benefits of an open fit, but the ANC needs work. They’re still a compelling option for Galaxy phone owners looking to save money over the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      • Refined design<\/li>\n
      • Excellent audio<\/li>\n
      • Lots of features<\/li>\n
      • Open fit has its benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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        • Design is still unoriginal<\/li>\n
        • ANC is barely useful<\/li>\n
        • Many features require a Samsung phone<\/li>\n
        • Constant fit adjustments due to open design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          A refined design that\u2019s still too familiar<\/h2>\n

          On last year\u2019s Galaxy Buds models, Samsung introduced its \u201cblade\u201d design and overall shapes that clearly took inspiration from Apple\u2019s earbuds. While all of that remains the same on the Galaxy Buds 4 lineup, Samsung made some refinements that at least gives its earbuds a more polished look.<\/p>\n

          The angular \u201cblade\u201d is gone from both the open-fit Galaxy Buds 4 and silicone-tipped Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. That stem is now a flat panel with a thin metal cover, but it\u2019s still called the blade (thanks, Samsung). And thank the gods, the gimmicky blade lights on the last Pro model are now gone. The Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro both have an indented area that accepts both swipes and presses for the onboard controls, a design choice that makes that area easy to find by touch alone. Aside from that, the overall shape of both Galaxy Buds 4 models remains mostly the same, and they\u2019re both pretty much the same size too.<\/p>\n

          One big change for the Galaxy Buds 4 duo is the charging case. Since the buds now lay flat in there instead of sitting vertically in the case on the previous model, Samsung has gone back to its rounded square shape from older generations. The company did, however, keep the translucent lids, so you can clearly see if the earbuds are in the case without having to open it.<\/p>\n

          In addition to their styles (the Buds 4 are open fit while the Pro have ear tips), a notable distinction between the two is their ingress protection (IP) levels. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is rated IP57, which is good enough for dust protection and full immersion in up to three feet for 30 minutes, while the Galaxy Buds 4 is IP54. That latter number means you\u2019re only guarded against dust intrusion and water splashes.<\/p>\n

          Useful features, if you have a Samsung phone<\/h2>\n
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