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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B0G1P2JL4L
Price: 234.94 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

2.2/ 10

2.2

0.010.0

A 2.2 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

3.8/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

3.8

1.05.0

A 3.8 puts its audio quality in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

6 hBelow average

6.017 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

30 hBelow average

30 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP57

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IP574%

IP57 appears on 4% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 6 h
Battery Life With Case: 30 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Battery Life Anc On: 4.5 h
Battery Life Wireless: 6 h
Charging Case Capacity: 530 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 61 mAh

Build

IP Rating: IP57
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency,adaptive
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 11, 5.5 mm
Driver Type: Hybrid
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 6.1
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range: 940 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 51 x 51 x 28.3 mm mm
Color Options: Black, rose pink, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: 4 sizes
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5.1 g
Weight With Case: 45.1 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Fitness Tracking: No
Mono Mode: Yes
Live Translation: Platform AI
Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Bixby, Google Assistant

Identity

Model Number: SM-R640

Microphone

Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: AI-powered
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: 2026-03-11
Msrp Usd: 249 USD
Year: 2026

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.2/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed March 2026

Noise cancelling3.5

Isolation2.2

Comfort & fit4.0

Connectivity8.0

Design6.0

Portability9.5

The verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are the best unsealed earbuds Samsung has made, which is either a great selling point or completely irrelevant, depending on whether they stay in your ears.

✓What we like

✓Design

✓Features

✓Mic quality

✕What could be better

✕Downgraded durability

✕Fit issues affect ANC and bass

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-21.0
25	-20.9
32	-16.3
40	-11.6
50	-8.1
63	-5.5
80	-4.0
100	-3.3
125	-3.0
160	-3.2
200	-2.8
250	-2.6
315	-2.7
400	-2.6
500	-2.3
630	-1.8
800	-1.0
1000	0.0
1250	1.0
1600	4.3
2000	7.8
2500	10.6
3150	11.6
4000	11.2
5000	10.8
6300	9.4
8000	7.2
10000	4.5
12500	3.1
16000	-7.0
20000	-26.8

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	0.9
26	-0.3
33	-0.1
41	-0.0
52	-0.1
65	-0.1
82	-0.1
103	-0.1
130	-0.1
163	-0.3
205	-0.4
259	-0.6
325	-0.6
410	-1.2
516	-1.2
613	-1.8
772	-2.0
972	-2.2
1220	-2.2
1540	-0.4
1940	4.9
2440	10.5
3070	16.5
3870	13.9
4870	11.8
6130	7.1
7720	10.9
9720	13.6
12200	2.3
15400	9.0
19400	11.1

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	1.1
26	-0.4
33	-0.4
41	-0.4
52	-0.3
65	-0.3
82	-0.0
103	0.3
130	0.7
163	1.2
205	1.6
259	1.8
325	2.2
410	2.4
516	2.9
613	2.7
772	2.9
972	2.9
1220	2.4
1540	1.1
1940	4.4
2440	11.8
3070	18.9
3870	15.4
4870	11.6
6130	4.3
7720	12.5
9720	14.9
12200	3.6
15400	10.6
19400	9.4