Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review
24-bit hi-res · 9-mic ANC · Ear-tip stabilizer
Specdex verdict The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Samsung's 4th-gen Buds Pro pair One UI 7 with real-time call translation, 24-bit hi-res over BT, and the best earbud mic pickup we've tested.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro versus its closest rivals
- +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
Who's the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 86 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
At $249 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 92 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
- Earbuds
- Wireless charging case
- USB-C cable
- 3 sizes of ear tips (S/M/L)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Driver | Dual coaxial 11mm + tweeter |
| Codecs | SSC Hi-Fi (24-bit) + LC3 + AAC + SBC |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 8 hr (30 hr with case) |
| Charging | USB-C / Qi |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 LE |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.5 g per bud |
| IP rating | IP57 |
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