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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B0G1PCTTH6
Price: 179.99 USD

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noise cancelling & sound

3.5/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

3.5

0.010.0

At 3.5, its noise cancelling beats 0% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 93 of the 265 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 63 of the 265 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

5 hBelow average

5 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 265 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 265 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).

Live translation

Platform AI

None55%Platform ai32%In-app14%

Platform ai appears on 32% of the 22 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 5 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C, Wireless
Battery Life Anc On: 5 h
Charging Case Capacity: 530 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 61 mAh

Build

IP Rating: IP54
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic, metal

Features

Live translation: Platform AI
Certified For: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Stem squeeze
Eq Customization: Yes
Find My Device: Yes
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Bixby, Google Gemini, Perplexity

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 11 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 6.1
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless Codec
Bluetooth Range: 286 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 51×51×28.3 mm
Color Options: Black, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Shallow fit
Weight Per Earbud: 4.6 g
Weight With Case: 45.1 g

Identity

Model Number: SM-R540

Microphone

Count: 3
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Dual microphone, bone conduction

Release

Msrp Usd: 179 USD

Lab data

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4: 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

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4: 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

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4: 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

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 →