Pixel Buds 2a vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4: which should you buy?

What reviewers say

ReportedOnly SoundGuys published a separate scored review of both, and one outlet is not enough to break the tie.

• SoundGuys: 7.4 out of 10 for Pixel Buds 2a, 6.2 out of 10 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

A pick needs at least 2 independent outlets that published a separate scored review of each product on the same scale, all of them favouring the same one, and an average lead of at least 5 points out of 100. Outlets with one owner count once. Scores are the outlets' own; iDevice did not test these products for them.

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance and noise cancelling. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Weight: close (4.7 vs 4.6g)Pixel Buds 2a: 4.7g ConfirmedSourceSamsung Galaxy Buds 4: 4.6g ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed.

Who should buy which

• Pick the Pixel Buds 2a for travel and everyday use.Travel: It gives you 27 hours of playback with the case. Our readEveryday use: Each earbud weighs 4.7 grams, is rated IP54, and the pair costs $129. Our read
• Pick the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 for calls and translation.Calls: You control a call from the earbuds, including with a head gesture. ConfirmedSourceTranslation: Live Translate runs through the earbuds when they are paired to a Galaxy phone. ConfirmedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name music. This does not rank the two.