Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
24-bit hi-res · 9-mic ANC · Ear-tip stabilizer
AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro lands at 92 and AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro if…
- ✓24-bit hi-res audio with One UI 7
- ✓Best mic pickup of any earbud
- ✓Real-time translation in calls
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro | AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Dual coaxial 11mm + tweeter | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 LE | — |
| Codecs | SSC Hi-Fi (24-bit) + LC3 + AAC + SBC | — |
| Battery | ▲ 8 hr (30 hr with case) | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case |
| Charging | USB-C / Qi | — |
| Weight | 5.5 g per bud | — |
| IP rating | IP57 | — |
| Chip | — | H3 |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.4 |
| Water rating | — | IP57 |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- +24-bit hi-res audio with One UI 7
- +Best mic pickup of any earbud
- +Real-time translation in calls
- −Ecosystem-locked features
- −Squeeze controls finicky
- −Weaker fit vs WF-1000XM6
AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro worth the price? +
At $249, Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in features.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or AirPods Pro 4 · Moss Green last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.