Samsung announces Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro at Galaxy Unpacked: Everything to know
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New Samsung earbuds are here, following announcements at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
Samsung announced two models — the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, which will retail for $179 and $249, respectively. The earbuds were released alongside the new Galaxy S26 phones and will be available to buy starting March 11, with preorders starting today in select markets.
It's been a couple of years since Samsung last released its standard earbuds and Pro models, so we rounded up everything you need to know, from what's new to pricing and specs.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Pro: Price and specs
Galaxy Buds4
Retail for $179.99
Five hours of battery life per charge, six with ANC off (24 hours in case with ANC, 30 hours without)
11mm dynamic speaker
360 audio
Adaptive equalizer and noise control
Adaptive ANC
Bluetooth 6.1
Three digital microphones
IP54 water- and sweat-resistant
Colors: black, white
Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Retail for $249.99
Six hours of battery life per charge, seven with ANC off (26 hours in case with ANC, 30 hours without)
Enhanced two-way speaker (11mm SuperWide woofer and 5.5mm planar tweeter)
360 audio
Adaptive equalizer and noise control
Adaptive ANC 2.0
Bluetooth 6.1
One HSNR digital microphone, two digital microphones
IP57 water- and sweat-resistant
Colors: black, white, pink gold
What's new about the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Pro?
The main improvements for the Buds4 and Buds4 Pro come in the form of improved audio quality and some design upgrades.
The Buds3 line introduced the Apple AirPods-like look, and now Samsung is streamlining it. Both the Buds4 and Buds4 Pro will feature smaller earbud heads, with the intention of providing more comfortable all-day wear. The stem of the earbuds leans into Samsung's blade design, featuring a metal finish, with an engraved area for easier access to the on-ear pinch controls. The final change is the transparent carrying case.
The Buds4 Pro come with an audio improvement in the form of a wider woofer. Up from a 10.5mm DD woofer on the Buds3 Pro, the newer gen will feature an 11mm SuperWide woofer. It is worth noting, however, that the Buds3 Pro featured a 6.1mm planar tweeter, while the Buds4 Pro feature a 5.5mm planar tweeter.
Both the Pro and standard models can now be used in tandem with Galaxy devices for hands-free access to AI features from Bixby and Gemini.
What's the same with the Galaxy Buds4 and Pro?
The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro were released in the summer of 2024, at $179.99 and $249.99, respectively — the exact same price points found on the new Buds4 line.
Also the same between the lines is the battery life per charge and in the case, as well as the design differences between the standard and Pro earbuds. The standard earbuds come without a silicone tip and sit just outside the ear canal, while the Pro earbuds do feature a silicone tip for an in-canal fit.
Both generations of buds also feature adaptive noise control, noise cancellation, Auracast, and 360 audio. Between the standard Buds3 and Buds4, both feature an 11mm speaker. However, between those same earbuds, the older generation features an IP57 water- and dust-resistance rating, while the newer earbuds drop to IP54.
Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Pro will be available from Samsung on March 11. Preorders start Feb. 25 in select markets.
Head to Mashable's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog for the latest updates as the newest Samsung products and features are unveiled.
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