Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro unveiled at Samsung Unpacked- 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Fi Audio, Two-Way Speaker With Planar Tweeter

At Samsung’s latest Unpacked event, held alongside the launch of its newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 series, the company introduced the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4, its next-generation premium wireless earbuds.

The headline upgrade is audio hardware. The Galaxy Buds4 Pro features a redesigned two-way speaker system combining a wider woofer and a planar tweeter. Samsung says the woofer’s effective vibration area has increased by nearly 20%, allowing deeper bass without enlarging the earbud footprint. The company also claims up to 50% lower distortion compared to the previous generation.

Buds4 Pro supports 24-bit/96kHz playback through Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC UHQ) on compatible Galaxy devices, enabling high-resolution Bluetooth audio

Both models include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Adaptive EQ, while Buds4 Pro adds Enhanced Adaptive ANC, which adjusts in real time based on wearing conditions and ear shape. Additional features include Voice Detect and Siren Detect, automatically adjusting ambient sound when conversations begin or important sounds are detected

For calls, Super Clear Call (Super Wideband) uses AI-based voice enhancement and noise reduction to improve clarity in loud environments.

Design-wise, the Buds4 series introduces a refined blade-style stem with an engraved control area. Users can swipe for volume, tap for playback, and customize press-and-hold shortcuts for features such as live translation or voice recording.

Samsung says the fit was optimized using millions of ear data points and more than 10,000 simulations. Buds4 Pro adopts a canal-fit design, while Buds4 uses an open-fit architecture

Battery life reaches up to 6 hours (ANC on) for Buds4 Pro with a total of 26 hours including the case, while Buds4 offers up to 5 hours (ANC on) and 24 hours total

Both support Bluetooth 6.1, Auto Switch, Auracast, and multiple codecs, including SSC.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy Buds4 series is available for pre-order starting today in select markets, with general availability beginning March 11. Pricing varies by region and retailer

Feature	Galaxy Buds4	Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Fit	Open-fit	Canal-fit
Colors	Black, White	Black, White, Pink Gold (online only)
Earbud Dimensions	18.3 x 19.3 x 30.5 mm	18.1 x 19.6 x 30.9 mm
Case Dimensions	51 x 51 x 28.3 mm	51 x 51 x 28.3 mm
Earbud Weight	4.6 g	5.1 g
Speaker System	1-way (Φ11 3.8t)	2-way (Woofer + Planar Tweeter)
Noise Control	ANC, Ambient	ANC, Ambient, Voice Detect, Siren Detect
Adaptive Features	Adaptive EQ	Adaptive EQ + Adaptive ANC
Battery (Earbuds)	45mAh	61mAh
Music Playback (ANC On)	Up to 5h (24h total)	Up to 6h (26h total)
Talk Time (ANC On)	Up to 3.5h	Up to 4.5h
Connectivity	Bluetooth 6.1, Auto Switch, Auracast	Bluetooth 6.1, Auto Switch, Auracast
Codecs	SSC HiFi, SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC, LC3	SSC HiFi, SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC, LC3
Water Resistance	IP54 (earbuds only)	IP57 (earbuds only)