The standard Buds4 leaves the entrance to the ear open. That’s the reason to buy it if you like to hear someone walk up to your desk, and the reason to pause if your main destination is a noisy subway car. The Pro version makes a different choice about fit.
In depth
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 review
Published
Best forGalaxy users who dislike silicone tips and want the room to remain audible.
At a glance
- Noise cancellation
- Supported
- Weight
- 4.6 g per earbud
- Battery life
- Up to 5 h (ANC on)
- Connections
- Bluetooth 6.1compatible Galaxy device switching
Pros
- A lightweight, unsealed shape avoids the pressure of an ear tip.
- Compatible Galaxy phones integrate controls and device switching.
Cons
- Open fit limits isolation and deep bass.
- Five hours is the single-charge music rating with ANC on.
Sound & Noise Cancellation
- Open-fit design
- Adaptive ANC
RTINGS found reduced low bass alongside a comparatively prominent treble range. A different ear shape changes how the speaker sits, but a tipless earbud never gets the same physical seal as a properly fitted silicone tip. That’s a meaningful trade if the low notes of a bass line matter more to you than awareness. 1
Controls & Connectivity
- Bluetooth 6.1
- Pinch controls
- Galaxy integration
A compatible Galaxy phone gives you access to audio settings through Samsung’s software. With other devices, ordinary Bluetooth still works, but features such as Samsung’s higher-resolution mode and integrated switching depend on which device and software you use. Match those features to the phone you have now.
Battery & Design
- 4.6 g per earbud
- IP54 earbuds
The light shells suit short sessions spread through the day. Samsung quotes five hours with ANC or six with it disabled before the buds need a case visit. The 24- or 30-hour totals include those visits, so a long flight can still call for a listening break.
Alternatives
Samsung’s Buds3 FE uses sealing tips and is the more relevant comparison for active noise cancellation on a train. If your earlier open Galaxy Buds already sit comfortably and you listen mainly at a quiet desk, the newer model’s software features are worth paying for only if your phone can use them.
Verdict
The Buds4 works best when hearing the room is a preference, not a compromise you make for the Samsung name. Choose the fit first and then check which integrations your Galaxy device supports.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- RTINGSSamsung Galaxy Buds4 review (opens in a new tab)https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4
Open design’s bass roll-off, brighter upper frequencies and isolation limits versus a sealed model.