After watching the recently new Galaxy Buds 4 Series and I was impressed. As a long-time Samsung fan and audiophile, I can tell you these earbuds stand out. In everyday use, they deliver exceptionally rich sound, an all-day comfortable fit, and smart new features that make life easier. In this post, I’ll walk you through why I feel the Galaxy Buds 4 Series could be Samsung’s best earbuds yet.
Key highlights of the Galaxy Buds 4 Series include:
Upgraded audio with two-way (woofer + tweeter) speakers and 24-bit/96kHz support for studio-like sound.
Advanced ANC and call clarity, including the new Super Clear Call tech for sharper voice transmission in noisy settings.
All-day comfort from a fit designed with AI-driven ear scans and 10,000 simulations. The result is smaller, stable earbuds you barely notice wearing.
Smart controls and features, such as head gestures (nod to answer, shake to decline), pinch/swipe controls, and on-the-go AI assistants.
Strong value: The Buds4 cost about $179 (£159) and the Buds4 Pro $249 (£219), the same prices as last year
The enhancements that Samsung made in the Buds4 series render them attractive to music fans and to those who listen to music casually. Below, I’ll detail each area.
Audio Developments in the Galaxy Buds 4 Series.
The primary cause that makes me believe that these are the best Samsung buds so far is sound quality. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have a bilateral, two-way speakers that have a discrete woofer and a tweeter, and they provide deep bass and crisp treble at the same time without muddling.
Samsung increased the vibrating area of the woofer by approximately 20 per cent of the previous phone, and the effect was a bass that was punchy and room-filling, and highs that were easily intelligible- a difference that I could feel at once when I played my favourite tracks. Even the average Buds 4 (non-Pro) sound even better than it used to, with a bigger single driver.
Both the Buds4 models are capable of 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Fi audio, and with a Galaxy phone that is compatible and high-resolution music you will hear an additional detail. (Samsung calls it “UHQ” sound.) There will be no third-party codecs like LDAC, but Samsung has its own codec and higher sampling rate can deliver the music or podcasts with clear and rich audio.
There has also been an improvement in noise cancellation. The Buds 4 Pro also has ANC 2.0 that automatically adapts to various settings: commute, coffee shop, and so on. When standing on a crowded street, the Buds 4 Pro isolated most of the engine noise and city noises with the music still being perfectly balanced. Even the standard Buds 4 has a solid ANC variation (IP54 water protection) in place of a lighter seal and decreased ear fatigue.
In terms of calls, Samsung has a new technology called Super Clear Call that is very impressive: a broader call bandwidth and AI-controlled capabilities allow keeping my voice more than crystal-clear in noisy locations, like a restaurant or a windy sidewalk. Concisely, the sound is enveloping and vivid, and calls sound clear – a large leap forward in comparison to the previous generation.
Comfort and Design: All-Day Fit.
Samsung took comfort to the extreme. Its earbuds have the shape of a blade with a flat metal stem making them solid and easy to hold. More to the point, Samsung applied AI-based design. They have used hundreds of millions of ear shapes and done more than 10,000 simulations to get the correct fit. What is created is a more ergonomic ear tip/head shape that remains snug.
In my case, I had the ability to wear them hours long without any pain. I was even taking them off during one of my long walks or workouts. The Buds 4 Pro have silicone-tipped canal-fit earbuds that offer the best noise isolation and bass; the normal Buds 4 have open-vented earbuds that are more natural to touch. They both sound good: I consider the normal Buds 4 to be very comfortable to listen to on a daily basis, in contrast to the Pro tips which are so tight that they create the best possible isolation.
The charging case has also been redesigned by Samsung. The earbuds are flat rather than plugging the stems vertically and the case is in the shape of a clamshell. Its transparent lid appears cool and easy to open and view the buds.
They are stuck to the strong magnets, hence when the case is dropped, the earbuds will not fly out, which is a relief. This new shape of stems and case simplify getting out the buds–there is no more groping at small ends. In general, the Buds 4 Series is stable and premium. Comfort comes first and one of the reviewers commented that testers forgot that they were wearing them due to this design.
Smart Features and Controls
Samsung has put a lot of smartness in these earbuds. The stem has an engraved touch area that allows you to tap or swipe to switch the music or lower or raise the volume level. Head gestures also work with the Buds 4 Pro you can nod to take a call or shake your head to reject it. Such gestures are incorporated with Bixby and therefore you can remain hands free.
The voice control is the same, you can continue to say Hey Bixby or Hey Google to pause or play music. Samsung also offered new AI capabilities, which include holding a button triggers an interpreter mode, speech translation in real time in 22 languages. Assuming that you have a Samsung phone with the newest OS, you can open AI assistants such as Bixby, Google Gemini, or Perplexity directly through your earbuds – convenient to use when seeking an answer or a command. These are better features that are suitably implemented with the Galaxy phones, and this can be problematic to users who are not a Samsung user.
Connection and matching have also enhanced. You have to press the Buds case close to a Galaxy device to open a quick-connect menu, and thus you do not need to open an app beforehand. The earbuds have Bluetooth 6.1 and SSC/UHQ codec of Samsung to stream high-quality. They also enable Bluetooth Auracast, which gives you the option to cast to a number of headsets.
One drawback: Samsung has not yet integrated Google Fast Pair, so it is not as simple as some of its competitors to set up with non-Samsung Android devices. After connecting, these Buds also offer services such as Auto Switch to make your Samsung devices seem to move between each other, such as device to tablet.
These intelligent capabilities make life simpler in real-life application. I am able to skip a track fast, pinch to adjust the sound, and make or accept a call without having to touch my phone. The new feature of gestures and AI capabilities are a hint of where earbuds are going, and they are dependable. Put simply, the Galaxy Buds4 Series are like a smart personal assistant embedded into earbuds – a notch higher than the standard button or tap functions.
Battery Life, Connectivity, and Price.
The Buds 4 Series have average battery life. The regular Galaxy Buds 4 have an approximate life of 5-6 hours with ANC on and 6 hours without ANC and a total of 30 hours using the charging case. The Buds 4 Pro has a longer runtime of about 6-7 hours with ANC disabled and 26-30 hours with the case. Testing in the real world I was able to get numbers near these numbers, providing enough battery to work a full workday plus a little. Both models are compatible with wireless charging and reverse wireless charging; you just need to put the case on a Qi pad or to lean against a phone.
The buds are connected in Bluetooth 6.1, which provides AAC audio and Samsung proprietary codecs to most contemporary phones. They also have self-capabilities to switch between Samsung devices when responding to a phone call. The Buds 4 is dust and splashproof with an IP54-rating and the Pro has an IP57-rating, which makes it more water resistant, just like the first two can be used during workouts and light rain.
Pricing stayed steady. The Galaxy 4-Buds costs $179 and Buds 4-Pro costs $249; in the UK, the Galaxy 4-Buds costs about $159 and the Buds 4-Pro costs about $219. They are the same price as the Buds 3 series of the previous year, and therefore you can have all the new sound, comfort, and smartness without spending more. That comes as a refreshing surprise in the face of increasing gadget prices. Samsung tends to provide pre-orders or trade-in, yet even at the regular price, the Buds 4 Series provide excellent value compared to market competitors.
The Buds 4 Pro is between the AirPods Pro 3 or Sony XM 6, each priced between $249 and 329.
Conclusion
Overall, I think the Galaxy Buds 4 Series are a big step forward for Samsung’s earbuds. You get richer audio than ever – deep bass and clear highs from the new two-way speakers and 24-bit sound support. You also get all-day comfort: the AI-designed fit and redesigned stems make these feel secure yet not intrusive. And Samsung added smart extras like head gestures, quick AI access, and ultra-clear calling that really add to daily convenience.
If you’re a Samsung owner, these buds integrate seamlessly into the ecosystem. But even if you’re on another Android or iPhone, you’ll still appreciate the superb sound and comfort. In my listening tests and everyday use, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro especially felt like a very mature product – one where all the little annoyances of the previous model have been addressed. The standard Galaxy Buds 4 are also excellent if you prefer an open fit or a lower price.
Bottom line: I’m excited about these earbuds and I suspect you will be too. Between the upgraded audio hardware, better ANC and call clarity, and thoughtful design tweaks, the Galaxy Buds 4 Series truly live up to the hype. Samsung may well have delivered its best earbuds to date – and at a price that feels just right.
