I tested the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Samsung has finally produced wireless earphones for Android users that are on par with the AirPods Pro.

The unpleasant reality is as follows: I see AirPods Pro everywhere, including corporate tech campuses, airports, cafes, and parks, despite my best efforts to avoid them. Even though high-end wireless earbuds have been available for years, I've always questioned why other businesses haven't been able to compete with them. But I can now confidently state that the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro feel like a real rival to the AirPods Pro, and they function flawlessly with my Galaxy S26 Ultra.It's better late than never, and the Buds 4 Pro hit all the right notes—from their amazing sound quality and efficient active noise suppression to their simple design and cozy fit. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for the Buds 4 Pro at first, but they astonished me.For a closer look at the Samsung Buds 4 Pro, including their strengths and weaknesses, scroll down.

The Buds 4 Pro are clearly different from earlier Samsung wireless earbuds in terms of design. Instead of only making technical changes and renaming the earbuds, I'm delighted Samsung took the effort to completely redesign them. I thought it was great how the Buds 4 Pro differed cosmetically from the AirPods Pro.A premium brushed-metal strip runs along the stems of the black model I tested. They have a really elegant, minimalist design and don't appear cheap. Because each earbud weighs only 5.1 grams, your ear canals won't be strained. They didn't hurt or strain me while I wore them for hours at full power. Although it's crucial to remember that the earbuds are not completely waterproof, they have an IP57 classification, which indicates that they are resistant to dust and can be submerged in up to three feet of water for thirty minutes.