Samsung has officially launched its latest wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. These new models build upon the design language established by the Buds3 line, offering improvements in audio quality and comfort while maintaining competitive pricing. Both earbuds will be available for purchase starting March 11, with preorders opening February 25 in select regions.
Key Specifications and Pricing
The Galaxy Buds4 are priced at $179.99, while the Galaxy Buds4 Pro retail for $249.99 – the same price points as their predecessors, the Buds3 and Buds3 Pro.
Here’s a breakdown of the specs:
- Galaxy Buds4:
- Battery Life: 5 hours per charge (6 hours with ANC off); 24 hours with case (30 hours without ANC)
- Speaker: 11mm dynamic driver
- Features: 360 Audio, Adaptive Equalizer, Adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 6.1, IP54 water/sweat resistance
- Colors: Black, White
- Galaxy Buds4 Pro:
- Battery Life: 6 hours per charge (7 hours with ANC off); 26 hours with case (30 hours without ANC)
- Speaker: Enhanced two-way system (11mm SuperWide woofer + 5.5mm planar tweeter)
- Features: 360 Audio, Adaptive Equalizer, Adaptive ANC 2.0, Bluetooth 6.1, IP57 water/sweat resistance
- Colors: Black, White, Pink Gold
Design and User Experience
Samsung has streamlined the design of both models, reducing the size of the earbud heads for improved comfort during extended wear. The earbuds feature a refined metal finish with an engraved area for easier control via on-ear pinch gestures. A new transparent charging case adds a modern aesthetic.
The Buds4 Pro include a wider 11mm SuperWide woofer, while the tweeter size has been slightly reduced from 6.1mm to 5.5mm in comparison to the Buds3 Pro. Both models integrate seamlessly with Galaxy devices, enabling hands-free access to AI features powered by Bixby and Gemini.
What Remains Consistent
Battery life and core features such as adaptive noise control, noise cancellation, Auracast, and 360 Audio remain consistent between the new and previous generations. The standard Buds4 retain the 11mm speaker from the Buds3 but see a downgrade in water resistance from IP57 to IP54. The Pro models continue to offer an in-canal fit with silicone tips, while the standard Buds4 maintain their looser, outside-the-ear-canal fit.
The Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro represent incremental but meaningful upgrades to Samsung’s earbud lineup, balancing improved audio quality, enhanced design, and familiar features at competitive price points. The launch positions Samsung to compete effectively in the premium wireless earbud market.
