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If you care about tiny tweaks that actually change how sound feels, Samsung’s newest earbuds are worth a listen. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro don’t announce a revolution; they quietly push the details forward, and the difference shows in clarity, staging and call reliability.
Samsung reworked the drivers. The Pro model now pairs an 11mm woofer with a 5.4mm tweeter, expanding the driver surface area by roughly 20 percent. The result is a firmer low end and cleaner highs—more room for instruments to breathe. The standard Buds 4 skips the dual-driver setup but still benefits from a larger 11mm single driver tuned for a balanced performance across music, podcasts and games.
High-resolution fans will like that both buds keep support for Samsung’s Seamless Codec Ultra High Quality (SSC UHQ). When you pair them with a compatible Galaxy device, SSC UHQ can deliver 24-bit/96kHz audio—yes, you’ll hear finer detail if your source and files are up to the task.
Connectivity also gets an upgrade. The new Bluetooth 6.1 promises more stable links in places that used to wreck wireless performance: airports, cafes, packed offices. Latency improvements arrive too, so lip-sync lag in videos is reduced and in-game cues—like footsteps—feel more immediate.
Noise control and calls received the same attention. Adaptive ANC and an Adaptive Equalizer now react to ear shape, nudging noise reduction toward steady sounds like cabin rumble or subway hum. Call quality uses a feature Samsung calls Super Clear Call, which isolates the speaker’s voice from background clutter. Conversations come through clearer and, importantly, more natural.
These are not flashy headline changes; they’re practical, iterative improvements that add up to a noticeably better listening experience.
Starting price lands around $179, placing the Buds 4 series in a competitive spot for people who want better audio and smarter connectivity without paying flagship levels. Curious to hear the difference? Try them with a high-res track and a noisy café playlist—your ears will tell you what the specs claim.
Source: sammobile
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