Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: which should you buy?
Our pick
- Galaxy Buds 4 for lighter open-fit earbuds
- Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for sealed earbuds with longer battery and a higher water rating
$176.86
Get it if
- You prefer an open fit that rests in the ear with no tips and lets the room in.
- You want the lighter earbuds: 4.6 g (0.16 oz) each.
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$249.99
Get it if
- You prefer a sealed fit with ear tips.
- You want the longer battery: up to 6 hours per charge, noise cancellation on.
- You want earbuds rated IP57 for water.
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Get the Galaxy Buds 4 if you want lighter earbuds with an open fit that rests in the ear with no tips. Get the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro if you want a sealed fit with ear tips, up to 6 hours per charge and IP57 earbuds.
What's different
Open fit or sealed fit
The Galaxy Buds 4 have an open design that does not seal the ear, so you hear more of the room around you. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro sit in the ear canal with silicone tips in three sizes. The open fit does not stay anchored for everyone, and it can shift around in the ear.
The Pro cancels far more noise
The Galaxy Buds 4 cancel only a marginal amount of noise and isolate poorly. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro shut out traffic noise, though keyboard clatter still comes through.
An extra hour per charge on the Pro
With noise cancellation on, Samsung rates the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for up to 6 hours per charge and the Galaxy Buds 4 for up to 5. With the case the two are close: up to 26 hours for the Pro and 24 for the Galaxy Buds 4.
More water protection on the Pro
Both pairs of earbuds share the same dust rating. For water the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are rated IP57 and the Galaxy Buds 4 IP54, which covers splashes.
A tweeter in the Pro
Each Galaxy Buds 4 Pro earbud adds a 5.5 mm planar tweeter to its 11 mm woofer for a two-way speaker. Each Galaxy Buds 4 earbud has one 11 mm dynamic driver.
Weight (each earbud)
Galaxy Buds 4 (leads)4.6 g (0.16 oz)Galaxy Buds 4 Pro5.1 g (0.18 oz)Each Galaxy Buds 4 earbud weighs 4.6 g (0.16 oz), each Galaxy Buds 4 Pro earbud 5.1 g (0.18 oz).
What's the same
- Android; some features need a Samsung device
- Spatial audio with head tracking (360 Audio)
- A charging case that charges wirelessly
- Noise cancellation and Ambient Sound to hear the room
Tale of the Tape
Galaxy Buds 4
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- Galaxy Buds 4: Open fit, no ear tips FitGalaxy Buds 4 Pro: In-ear, ear tips in three sizes
- Galaxy Buds 4: Up to 5 hrs Battery per charge (noise cancellation on)Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Up to 6 hrs âś“
- Galaxy Buds 4: Up to 24 hrs Battery with case (noise cancellation on)Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Up to 26 hrs
- Galaxy Buds 4: IP54 earbuds case not water resistantDust, sweat and water ratingGalaxy Buds 4 Pro: IP57 earbuds âś“ case not water resistant
- Galaxy Buds 4: One 11 mm dynamic driver Speaker drivers (each earbud)Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Two-way: 11 mm woofer and 5.5 mm planar tweeter
- Galaxy Buds 4: 4.6 g (0.16 oz) âś“ Weight (each earbud)Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: 5.1 g (0.18 oz)
