Samsung Galaxy Buds4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Get the Buds4 Pro. Far more quiet, longer battery, and they actually stay in. The plain Buds4 are for people who hate ear tips and listen in short bursts.
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Which one is for you?
Galaxy Buds4
Silicone tips feel awful, short sessions and you want to hear the room: that's the Buds4.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 worth it?Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Commutes and trips, buds that stay put, longer battery? The Buds4 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro worth it?Key differences
Noise cancelling
Battery (noise cancelling on)
Fit
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Galaxy Buds4
Owners like the sound and the noise cancelling. The main complaint is the open fit: the buds fall out easily or ache for many buyers.
- Good sound
- Good noise cancelling
- Comfortable
- Fall out easily
- Ache after a while
Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Owners love the clear sound, the comfortable fit and the noise cancelling. The main complaints are short battery life and weak bass.
- Great, clear sound
- Comfortable, secure fit
- Strong noise cancelling
- Weak bass or disappointing sound
- Short battery life
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Galaxy Buds4: 36 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Costco (Canada) and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Galaxy Buds4 Pro: 304 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Otto (Germany), Takealot (South Africa), Boulanger (France), Costco (Canada) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.