Samsung has announced its latest offerings in the earbuds market, the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro, continuing to draw inspiration from Apple’s AirPods in terms of design, ecosystem integration, and pricing. The new earbuds maintain the AirPods-like appearance of their predecessors, the Buds 3, but now feature a flat metal surface on the stem’s exterior for a sleek look.
The Galaxy Buds 4 come equipped with a single 11mm dynamic speaker and lack silicone ear tips, while the Buds 4 Pro offer various silicone ear tips and a two-way design with a woofer for lower frequencies and a tweeter for higher frequencies. The Buds 4 Pro boast a 5.5mm planar tweeter and an 11mm ‘super wide woofer’ that reportedly reduces distortion by 50% compared to the previous generation.
Both models are priced similarly to their predecessors, with the Buds 4 at $179 and the Pro version at $249, aligning closely with the AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 3. Key features across both models include active noise canceling, ambient sound mode, adaptive EQ, and adaptive ANC, with the Pro variant offering enhanced ANC performance. Additionally, the Buds 4 Pro introduce features like voice detect to enhance conversations and siren detect to alert users to nearby sirens and alarms.
With preorders starting on February 25th and sales commencing on March 11th, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 series aims to cater to a wide audience with its competitive pricing and advanced features, positioning itself as a strong contender in the earbuds market.
Source: The Verge