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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Get Galaxy Buds4 Pro if you use a Galaxy phone and want sealed, noise-cancelling earbuds with a planar tweeter; it's Samsung's $249 flagship.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get Galaxy Buds4 Pro if you use a Galaxy phone and want sealed, noise-cancelling earbuds with a planar tweeter; it's Samsung's $249 flagship. It runs up to 6 hours with Adaptive ANC 2.0 on, or 26 with the case, and the buds are IP57, though the case isn't water resistant. If you'd rather not seal your ears, the open-fit Galaxy Buds4 costs $179.
Who it is for
- Galaxy phone and tablet owners. UHQ audio at up to 24-bit and 96 kHz needs a listed Galaxy device on One UI 6.1.1 or later, and a Galaxy phone connects the moment you open the case.
- People who want sealed, adaptive noise cancelling: canal-fit eartips, Adaptive ANC 2.0, Voice Detect and Siren Detect, with Ambient Sound for when you need to hear what's around you.
- Anyone ready for Auracast broadcasts and the LC3 codec. Buds4 Pro supports both, on Bluetooth 6.1.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who dislikes eartips. Buds4 Pro is canal-fit; Galaxy Buds4 is the open-fit model, and at $179 it costs seventy dollars less.
- Owners of other Android phones who'd be paying for the Galaxy extras. It works on Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory, but UHQ, 360 Audio, Head Gesture and open-the-case pairing are Galaxy features.
- Anyone shopping for hearing-aid or hearing-test features. Samsung doesn't list either for Buds4 Pro.
What sets it apart
- An enhanced two-way speaker in each bud: an 11 mm Super Wide Woofer plus a 5.5 mm planar tweeter, with dual amps, Samsung says.
- Adaptive ANC 2.0, plus Voice Detect and Siren Detect on the Pro.
- Bluetooth 6.1 with Samsung's SSC HiFi and SSC UHQ codecs, plus AAC, SBC, LC3 and Auracast.
- Up to 6 hours per charge with ANC on (7 with it off) and 26 hours with the case (30 off), from 61 mAh buds and a 530 mAh case.
- IP57 buds, rated in the US for up to 30 minutes in 3 feet of fresh water.
Caveats
- Water resistance is for the buds alone. Samsung says the charging case isn't water resistant.
- Samsung gives no charging time for the case and doesn't list wireless charging.
- Older Galaxy software misses features: 360 Audio needs One UI 3.1 or later, Direct Multi-Channel 4.1.1, and UHQ 6.1.1.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | True wireless, canal fit with eartips (Galaxy Buds4 is the open-fit model) | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Fit / tips / wings | Canal-fit eartips; weight is quoted with the M tip. Other tip sizes not published | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Driver / acoustic architecture | Enhanced 2-way: 11 mm Super Wide Woofer plus 5.5 mm planar tweeter | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 seriesSamsung's sound description also mentions dual amps. |
| Active noise cancellation | ANC with Adaptive ANC 2.0; Voice Detect and Siren Detect | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Transparency / ambient | Ambient Sound | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Spatial / 360 audio | 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel; 360 Audio needs One UI 3.1 or later, Direct Multi-Channel One UI 4.1.1 or later | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Battery — buds | 61 mAh typical (57 mAh rated). Music up to 6 hours with ANC on, 7 with ANC off; talk up to 4.5 hours with ANC on, 5 with ANC off | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Battery — with case | 530 mAh typical case (515 mAh rated). Music up to 26 hours with ANC on, 30 with ANC off; talk up to 20 hours with ANC on, 22 with ANC off | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Charging | Through the charging case; charging time not published | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Water / dust — buds | IP57, earbuds only; in the US, up to 3 feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Water / dust — case | Not water resistant | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1; Auto Switch | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Codecs | SSC HiFi, SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC, LC3; Auracast | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Microphones / calls | HSNR digital mics × 2, plus 1 digital mic | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 seriesSuper Clear Call, Samsung's super-wideband calling, needs a Galaxy phone running One UI. |
| On-bud controls | Force sensor and touch (swipe), with an engraved pinch area; Head Gesture is set up from a Galaxy phone | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Multipoint / device switching | Auto Switch; number of simultaneous connections not published | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Sensors | Voice pickup unit, force and touch, SWIR, accelerometer, gyro, Hall sensor | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Weight — one bud | 5.1 g with an M-size eartip | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Weight — case | 44.3 g | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Dimensions — one bud | 18.1 × 19.6 × 30.9 mm | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Dimensions — case | 51 × 51 × 28.3 mm | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Finishes | Black, White, Pink Gold (Pink Gold sold online only, at Samsung.com) | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Phone / OS compatibility | Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory; some features are Galaxy-only | Samsung US Newsroom, Buds4 series |
| Find / Fast Pair / UWB | Galaxy phones connect when you open the case; no item-finding or UWB feature published | Samsung US Newsroom, footnotes |
| Companion app / firmware | Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Wear) for advanced settings; some Galaxy setup works from the case before you install the app | Samsung US Newsroom, footnotes |
| US launch price | $249 | Samsung US Newsroom, 25 February 2026Galaxy Buds4, the open-fit model, launched at $179. |
| Price band | Flagship ($200–$300) | Based on the $249 launch price |
| Announced | 25 February 2026 | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-orders from 25 February 2026; on sale 11 March 2026, alongside the Galaxy S26 series | Samsung US Newsroom |
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| UHQ audio | Up to 24-bit/96 kHz on listed Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 6.1.1 or later | Samsung US Newsroom, footnotes |
| Amazon listing | Galaxy Buds4 Pro (2026) in Black, ASIN B0G1PJLWLZ | Amazon.com listing |
Samsung announced Galaxy Buds4 Pro on 25 February 2026 alongside Galaxy Buds4, and the two split on fit. Buds4 Pro is the canal-fit pair, with eartips that seal your ear canal; Buds4 is the open-fit model.
Samsung lists Adaptive ANC 2.0, Voice Detect and Siren Detect for the Pro, and Ambient Sound lets the outside world back in when you need it.
Two drivers in each bud
Each bud pairs an 11 mm Super Wide Woofer with a 5.5 mm planar tweeter, an enhanced two-way design that Samsung says runs on dual amps.
On a listed Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 6.1.1 or later, Samsung’s UHQ mode streams at up to 24-bit, 96 kHz. The full codec list is SSC HiFi, SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC and LC3, and the buds also pick up Auracast broadcasts over Bluetooth 6.1. 360 Audio works from One UI 3.1, and its Direct Multi-Channel mode from One UI 4.1.1.
Battery and charging
| Mode | Buds | With case |
|---|---|---|
| Music, ANC on | Up to 6 hours | Up to 26 hours |
| Music, ANC off | Up to 7 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Talk, ANC on | Up to 4.5 hours | Up to 20 hours |
| Talk, ANC off | Up to 5 hours | Up to 22 hours |
Switching noise cancelling off buys an hour per charge and four more hours with the case. Samsung puts the buds at 61 mAh typical (57 mAh rated) and the case at 530 mAh typical (515 mAh rated).
Size, fit and controls
Each bud weighs 5.1 grams with the M eartip and measures 18.1 × 19.6 × 30.9 mm. The case is 51 × 51 × 28.3 mm and weighs 44.3 grams. Samsung doesn’t list how many tip sizes come with it.
Controls combine a force sensor, which you pinch on an engraved area, with touch swipes. Head Gesture is a Galaxy-phone extra. For calls, Samsung lists two high-SNR digital microphones plus a third digital mic and a voice pickup unit; its super-wideband Super Clear Call needs a Galaxy phone running One UI.
Built around Galaxy phones
Buds4 Pro needs Android 12 or later on a phone with more than 1.5 GB of memory, and some features are Galaxy-only. A Galaxy phone connects as soon as you open the case, and some setup works from there before you’ve installed anything. Advanced settings live in the Galaxy Wearable app, also called Samsung Wear, and Auto Switch is supported.
Price and colors
Buds4 Pro launched at $249 in the US. Pre-orders opened with the Galaxy S26 series on 25 February 2026, and it went on general sale on 11 March 2026. It comes in Black, White and Pink Gold, and Pink Gold is sold only online at Samsung.com. The Amazon listing we link to is the Black model. Launch prices don’t last, so compare Samsung.com and Amazon before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon listing — Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Black — accessed 2026-09-22
- Samsung US Newsroom — Galaxy Buds4 series, 25 February 2026 — accessed 2026-09-22
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Galaxy Buds4 Pro or Galaxy Buds4?
Buds4 Pro, if you want a sealed canal fit with eartips, Adaptive ANC 2.0, Voice Detect and Siren Detect. Galaxy Buds4 is the open-fit model, and it launched at $179 against the Pro's $249.
Does Buds4 Pro work with Android phones from other brands?
Yes, on Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory. You give up the Galaxy-only features, including UHQ audio, Head Gesture and connecting by opening the case.
Is the charging case water resistant?
No. The IP57 rating covers only the earbuds, and Samsung says the case isn't water resistant.
Does Buds4 Pro support Auracast?
Yes. Samsung lists Auracast alongside the LC3 codec, and the buds use Bluetooth 6.1.
How long do calls last on a charge?
Up to 4.5 hours with noise cancelling on and 5 hours with it off. Counting recharges from the case, that rises to 20 and 22 hours.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro specs.