Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro AI Wireless Earbuds Might Best AirPods, Here’s Why

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro entered the market today with self-assured credentials, and early hands-on reviews are strengthening the argument that they have a good chance of overtaking competing wireless earbuds this year, notably the AirPods Pro 3. Despite being launched today, Prime members can pre-order a pair of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for $249.99 (was $279.99) with a $30 gift card today.

To start with, the engineers conducted thousands of simulations to refine the design of these items and essentially combed through millions of ear shapes to find the best one. With a canal fit design and silicone tips that assist establish a secure seal in your ear, each tiny bud weighs only 5.1 grams. Notably, a characteristic metal blade with a lovely polish runs along the stem. All of the controls are on this blade; all you have to do is pinch to adjust the volume.

When the cover is closed, you can see the buds inside a transparent clamshell. They are available in black, white, and a pink gold color exclusive through Samsung. With the Buds 4 Pro, Samsung has really put a lot of effort into the audio. A 5.5mm planar tweeter and an 11mm super-wide woofer make up the new two-way speaker system. That woofer’s effective area has increased by about 20% over the previous generation, which helps to maintain the treble clear and sharp while reducing distortion and producing excellent, powerful bass lines.

Additionally, the codec has been upgraded to enable 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio on compatible Samsung phones and their Seamless Codec for smooth, high-fidelity streaming. In the meantime, 360 audio provides spatial dimension when combined with the appropriate equipment, and adaptive EQ essentially continuously scans your ear shape and fit in real time to sort out and maintain the audio.

Noise cancellation has also been improved; it can now adapt to low-volume rumbling noises from the road or transit while still allowing you to hear critical sounds like sirens. Chats are handled naturally by ambient mode, but a new function now recognizes your voice and lets in a little more of your surroundings while you’re speaking. The ANC is then turned back up after you’re done speaking. Super Clear Call activates during a call, expanding the audio bandwidth to 16 kHz and using machine learning to reduce background noise and boost your voice.

In terms of battery life, the Buds 4 Pro can play music for up to seven hours when ANC is off and six hours when it is turned on. This is extended in this case to 26 hours with ANC on and 30 hours without it. Talk time can last up to five hours while the ANC is off and four and a half hours when it is in use. Bluetooth 6.1 ensures you stay connected with zero dropped conversations and automatic device swapping, while fast charging keeps everything running smoothly. Broadcasting shared audio to other compatible devices is another benefit of Auracast capability.

Simple pinch and swipe movements allow you to manage playback and volume, and tilting your head allows you to answer calls or call your preferred assistant—whether it’s Perplexity, Google Gemini, or Bixby. Hands-free controls are incredibly useful. With an IP57 rating, the Buds 4 Pro meet high durability standards, allowing you to run or splash them in the shower without worrying about water getting in the way.