What are the key upgrades over Buds3 Pro?

Speakers approximately 20% larger with wider woofer and tweeter, a dual amplifier per bud, a flat metal stem replacing the triangular blade design, a smaller case with transparent top — all at the same $250 price point. Incremental rather than generational improvements.

Is the more subdued design a step forward or backward?

The reviewer who has used the old models since launch is not yet sold on the quality-of-life improvement on the new design — more testing is needed. The Buds3 Pro's illuminated blade stem was visually distinctive; the flat metal stem is cleaner but arguably less characterful.

Is $250 competitive at this tier?

The $250 price matches the Buds3 Pro's 2024 launch price — placing the Buds4 Pro in direct competition with AirPods Pro ($249) and Sony WF-1000XM5 ($279). Holding the price steady while upgrading hardware is a positive move from Samsung.

Does Super Clear Call make a real difference?

Super Clear Call uses advanced DNN machine learning to improve voice quality during calls — a genuinely useful upgrade for users in noisy environments or remote workers. Its real-world effectiveness will be tested in the full review.

Do Buds4 Pro work with non-Samsung phones?

Yes, with limitations. The buds ship from March 11 and support standard Bluetooth for use with any device, but advanced features like seamless device switching, dynamic ANC adaptation, and Galaxy AI integration work best or exclusively with Samsung Galaxy devices.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro — 20% Larger Speakers, Dual Amplifier, and SuperClearCall at the Same Price as Buds 3 Pro ($250)

12/03/2026

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro In for Review — Quieter Design, Bigger Sound, Same $250 Price

Samsung's Galaxy Buds4 Pro have arrived for a full GSMArena review. First impressions describe them as more subdued in appearance but simpler, easier to use, and expected to deliver better, louder audio than their predecessors.

Design and Case

The Buds4 Pro ship in a smaller case with a see-through top, with the buds now lying flat inside rather than sitting upright as in the Buds3 Pro. Available in Black, White, and online-exclusive Pink Gold, shipping from March 11 at $250/€250 — the same price as the Buds3 Pro in 2024.

The new stem is flat and made of metal, replacing the triangular blade-like design of the previous generation that could light up. Touch controls via pinching and swiping on the stem remain. The color features a satin low-sheen finish with a pearlescent glow under certain lighting. In-ear comfort is described as comparable to the previous model.

Audio Improvements

The 2-way speaker system now features a wider woofer and tweeter, with Samsung claiming the new drivers are approximately 20% larger than those in the Buds3 Pro. Each bud includes a dual amplifier — one per driver — to expand sound coverage and reduce distortion.

Ultra High Quality Audio uses a Samsung-made codec with 24-bit/96kHz sampling, though the Buds3 Pro also supported these specs — leaving it unclear what exactly is new. Super Clear Call uses DNN machine learning to improve voice clarity during calls.

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