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General

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Series

AirPods4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2565, A2564, A25664Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A2566. No sibling generation or case revision is included.

SM-R5401Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 October 20212Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026

25 February 20267Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/top-klang-trifft-auf-tragekomfort-samsung-prasentiert-galaxy-buds4-serieRead 5 October 2026Release opens preorder February 25 at 19 h. Not first retail.

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods 22Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026Apple's October 2021 release announces the third generation of AirPods and cuts the price of AirPods 2nd generation.14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-3rd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public opening and Differences comparisons identify AirPods 2nd generation as previous generation.

Samsung Galaxy Buds39Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds4 follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy Buds3.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds3 review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds4.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods 414Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-3rd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public replacement notice and Differences explicitly name AirPods 4. The reference successor is the basic model, not ANC edition.32Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the AirPods 4 without noise cancelling the successor to the AirPods 3rd generation.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1792Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026US launch price from Pricing and Availability.

$179.996Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-galaxy-buds4-series-now-available-worldwideRead 5 October 2026March 11 actual US retail release states $179.99 for Buds4. February announcement rounds it to $179.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT from Preise und Verfuegbarkeit.

€1797Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/top-klang-trifft-auf-tragekomfort-samsung-prasentiert-galaxy-buds4-serieRead 5 October 2026German launch UVP 179 EUR, base Buds4.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly names US orders and retail availability for original MagSafe-case product. Other 26 countries are not individually named.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, White1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Semi-in-ear2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 20268Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026

Semi-in-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026Exact model FAQ describes open-type design that does not seal ear. This maps to semi-in-ear, not canal-unobstructed open-ear.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026

Stem2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location. Either earbud can act as the microphone when used alone.

Either bud4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review-154352Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly allows either earbud to be used alone.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods 3

Type	Count per earbud
Dynamic	1

Source15Reviewcnbeta.com.tw/articles/tech/1196103.htmRead 7 October 2026Earbud teardown extracts one moving-coil transducer. Existing one-driver count retained. Acoustic role and published diameter remain unknown.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Sound section explicitly states an 11 mm dynamic driver. Technical table states one-way speaker. One transducer per earbud.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic15Reviewcnbeta.com.tw/articles/tech/1196103.htmRead 7 October 2026Public 52Audio teardown syndicated by cnBeta identifies moving-coil transducer. Original A2564/A2565 buds and A2566 MagSafe case. Measured approximately 11 mm unit size is not stored as claimed circular diameter.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Footnote 5: SSC-UHQ up to 24-bit/96 kHz on listed compatible Galaxy S26/S25/S24/S23, Fold7/Flip7/Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5, Tab S11/S10/S9 with One UI 6.1.1+. Not a lossless claim.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Same SSC-UHQ conditions as max sample rate.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/airpods/dev00eb7e0a3/webRead 7 October 2026AirPods 3 supports a Personalized Spatial Audio ear/head scan profile. Setup needs an iPhone with TrueDepth camera and iOS 16 or later. Supported content, compatible Apple software and the same Apple Account are required. Apple silicon is required for supported Mac playback. This is spatial personalization, not custom EQ or a clinical test.29Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102596Read 7 October 2026What you need explicitly names AirPods 3 or later and TrueDepth iPhone with iOS 16 or later. Same Apple Account, supported content and listed compatible devices/software apply. Mac playback requires Apple silicon with Ventura or later.

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Onboard EQ

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Yes5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/mobile/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4/Buds4F-Available-Features-by-Device-As-of-2026-03-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 Equalizer row for other Bluetooth devices has the double-asterisk condition: enable the setting through an Android device and Wear app, then it remains enabled until disabled through the same app process. This establishes on-earbud setting persistence, not an iOS control app.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

019Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 7 October 2026Custom EQ section names three-band adjustment only for AirPods 4 or later, Pro 2 or later and Max 2. AirPods 3 lacks independently adjustable custom frequency bands. Adaptive EQ, host Music EQ and Headphone Accommodations tone/amplification are separate.

91Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

360 Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026360 Audio footnote 8 explicitly covers head tracking with compatible Galaxy phones/tablets One UI 3.1+ and listed Samsung TVs. App/content support can vary.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No8Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Noise isolation section describes unsealed fit without active noise cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Sound control section says cancellation strength adjusts in real time to surrounding noise and accounts for ear shape and wearing habits.10Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-white-sm-r540nzwaeubRead 5 October 2026Previous paragraph explicitly states ANC algorithm processes and adapts to ear shape/fit in real time.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

No17Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Noise-control discussion explicitly says no Transparency mode. Natural ambient audibility from unsealed fit is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 23/32 explicitly limit ambient volume/hearing-enhancement sliders to Buds4 Pro. Standard Buds4 has ambient mode without these adjustments.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

No17Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Review identifies Adaptive Audio among newer features absent on AirPods 3. Adaptive EQ is separate from ANC/transparency blend.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical table lists Adaptive noise control. Manual and linked compatibility table cover the adaptive noise-control mode for both models.10Maker product pagesamsung.com/ie/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-white-sm-r540nzwaeubRead 5 October 2026Listen to music while staying connected paragraph explicitly says Galaxy Buds4 adjusts levels of ANC and ambient sound in real time according to environment, with blending. Exact standard model, not Pro.

Conversation detection

No17Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Review identifies Conversation Awareness among newer features absent on AirPods 3.

No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 23 and compatibility PDF explicitly limit automatic ambient switching when speaking to Buds4 Pro.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026Breakthrough Audio Features. Acoustic mesh covers the microphone to reduce wind sound during calls.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

B&K 5128 retest shows weak sub-bass below 50 Hz and upper-mid/lower-treble emphasis relative to SoundGuys Consumer Curve v2.0. Unsealed fit strongly affects the result.17Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Independently viewed 2021-model retest figure explicitly names B&K 5128 and SoundGuys Consumer Curve v2.0. Reviewer text names sub-bass roll-off below 50 Hz. Plot shows upper-mid/lower-treble emphasis relative to target, rather than all high frequencies elevated. Unsealed fit affects the result. Codec, firmware, playback level and spatial settings are not specified.

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Windows Audacity recording had weak voice quality and poor noise reduction. iPhone Voice Memos was clearer. Phone-call comparison found iPhone slightly clearer than Samsung, with network signal a possible confounder.28Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Own microphone recordings compare Windows laptop/Audacity and iPhone/Voice Memos, plus Samsung/iPhone calls. Phone models, OS builds, codec and firmware unknown. Subjective assessment of actual recorded tests, not numerical mic extension or standardized speech-to-noise result.

The reviewed unit records intelligible speech in quiet settings, but background noise introduces distortion and makes calls harder to understand.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026Public microphone verdict for White review unit. Numeric lab results are membership-only and were not accessed. Firmware is not stated in public verdict.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods 3

ANC	Hours (h)
No	6.35
No	6.8
No	6.23

Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Original MagSafe-case model review. Battery section reports 6 h 21 min continuous playback, table identifies 75 dB SPL. Test codec and firmware not specified.27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-3rd-generation-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Existing SoundGuys 6.35 h retained. Second row 6.8 h is public Office Work verdict continuous playback, original MagSafe model. RTINGS battery procedure uses looping track at calibrated 85 dB SPL and recordings to determine battery exhaustion. Exact source host/codec, firmware and spatial setting are not publicly stated. Third row belongs to separate HeadphonesAddict test and is documented by its source entry.28Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Third row is own Battery test 6 h 14 min at 50 percent host volume, original MagSafe case. Linked site method charges to full, plays music until depletion at normal room temperature. Test host, codec, firmware and spatial setting unknown. First/second rows belong to SoundGuys/RTINGS, preserved with their source notes.30Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/active-features/battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Method for RTINGS second row: calibrated 85 dB SPL, 250-2000 Hz pink-noise calibration, looped playback track, time-lapse video and binaural recording until depletion. Continuous life excludes case recharges. Review public verdict supplies the actual 6.8 h value. Codec, exact host/firmware and spatial setting remain unknown.31Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Procedure for third row: charge to 100 percent, play music at 50 percent volume until depletion, record start/end to the minute, normal room temperature around 20 C. Exact review gives 6 h 14 min. Test host, codec, firmware and spatial setting remain unknown.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4

Hours (h)
4.93

Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review-154352Read 5 October 2026Battery section standardized one-charge earbuds test 4 h 56 min. Exact black SM-R540NZKFXAR review unit. ANC, codec and firmware not explicitly stated for that result, so omitted from row.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

6.8h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

4.93h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

50min8Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026Charging plot and text: about 50 minutes to full for earbuds in case. This is a review measurement and does not populate claimed charge time.

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

415Reviewcnbeta.com.tw/articles/tech/1196103.htmRead 7 October 2026Each earbud has two physical call microphones: rear microphone samples external noise for calls and stem microphone captures voice. Four across pair. Inward Adaptive EQ microphone and speech accelerometer excluded.

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Call paragraph and footnote 7 explicitly give three microphones per earbud, six across the pair, isolating voice for calls. VPU is excluded.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

615Reviewcnbeta.com.tw/articles/tech/1196103.htmRead 7 October 2026Teardown summary explicitly identifies three MEMS microphones per earbud, including inward Adaptive EQ microphone. Six across pair. Case and vibration sensors excluded.

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Technical table Anzahl Mikrofone states 6. Footnote 7 explicitly states 6 across pair.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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AI1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly names Deep Neural Network voice separation.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Super wideband1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Call section and footnote 7: 16 kHz super wideband on compatible Galaxy S26/S25, Fold7/Flip7/Fold6/Flip6, A56, Tab S11/Tab S10 with One UI 6.1.1+. Mobile-network support can vary.

Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

6.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC8Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026

AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless, SSC UHQ, LC31Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact technical LE Audio yes, footer says LC3 requires compatible LE Audio source.

Auracast

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 33 Listen to audio broadcast, corroborated exact global technical table Auracast. Compatible source/assistant required.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No17Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-3rd-generation-review-61295Read 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly states AirPods do not support Bluetooth multipoint. Apple account switching is separate and retained in its own field. HeadphonesAddict calls switching multipoint, but its described behavior is sequential account switching, not concurrent connections.

No4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review-154352Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly says no true multipoint. Samsung-account switching is separate.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev228ba3df8/webRead 5 October 2026Opening section explicitly describes switching between Apple devices signed into the same account. Linked supported-model list includes these models. This differs from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 29/30 switch connections among nearby own Galaxy devices for calls/media. This is not general Bluetooth multipoint.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 5 October 2026

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 32 Gaming Mode minimizes audio delay on Samsung mobile device. No numerical latency inferred.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 7 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.28Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Own Bluetooth microphone recordings and phone calls prove Windows, iOS and Android. Existing macOS and other Apple OS support comes from maker technical requirements source. other covers iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS, not all platforms.

Android, iOS, Windows2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026FAQ and linked feature compatibility PDF explicitly support Android, iOS and PC Bluetooth streaming. Advanced Galaxy-only features have separate requirements.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly names Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Bluetooth is the published audio connection. other row covers iPadOS/watchOS/tvOS and does not make a universal microphone claim.28Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Actual Bluetooth recordings/calls establish microphone use on iOS, Android and Windows. macOS and other Apple OS Bluetooth audio support come from maker technical requirements, with microphone cell absent where not separately proved.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods 3

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	Set up on an iPhone with TrueDepth camera and iOS 16 or later. Playback needs compatible hardware, software, content and the same Apple Account. Mac playback requires Apple silicon.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 202629Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102596Read 7 October 2026Same explicit setup and compatible-device requirements for the ear/head spatial profile. This is not an unqualified promise for every iPhone released after iPhone X.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4

Feature	Needs
Head gestures	Compatible Galaxy device with One UI 8.5 or later. Feature off by default.
Advanced settings	Android 12 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM according to exact current model footnotes. Galaxy Wearable on Android or compatible Galaxy device settings. Some features require Samsung Account.
SSC-UHQ and super wideband calls	Compatible listed Galaxy phones/tablets and required software. UHQ 24-bit/96 kHz and SWB 16 kHz are Galaxy-only. Mobile network can restrict SWB.
Auto Switch	Supported Galaxy devices signed into same Samsung Account after initial setup. Internet and Bluetooth required. Not general Bluetooth multipoint.
Live Translate and Interpreter	Compatible Galaxy AI phone. Interpreter requires One UI 6.1.1+. Supported languages and account/software requirements vary. Translation runs on phone.
Gaming Mode	Compatible Samsung mobile device.

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/mobile/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4/Buds4F-Available-Features-by-Device-As-of-2026-03-03.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 matrix covers Buds4 in its own column, not only Pro. Footnote 3 and page 2 require One UI 8.5+ for head gestures. Exact maker page footnotes provide stricter Android 12 setting requirement and UHQ/SWB device conditions. Launch prose says Pro only head gestures, but actual Buds4 manual/current compatibility PDF confirm support.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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45mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Typical 45 mAh per earbud, not rated 42 mAh.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods 3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	6
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Battery. Six hours without Personalized Spatial Audio and 30 hours including case. Five hours with Spatial Audio is not stored as an indistinguishable row.26Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/AirPods-3rd_eng_tds.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple technical sheet pages 2-3 states up to four hours talk per charge and up to twenty hours talk including case. Existing maker listening rows retained. MagSafe and later Lightning cases have same stated talk runtimes. Five-hour Spatial Audio listening claim is not duplicated as an indistinguishable anc_off row.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC off	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Music table 5/6 h earbuds-only and 24/30 h total with case ANC on/off. Call table stored ANC off 4/20 h, because call enum cannot distinguish ANC state. ANC on 3.5/18 h omitted.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

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Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Battery. Approximately one hour of earbud playback after five minutes in the case. Claimed runtime, not a reviewer measurement.

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Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

345mAh16Reviewchargerlab.com/teardown-of-airpods-3-charging-caseRead 7 October 2026Original MagSafe A2566 teardown identifies A2516 cell with printed rated 345 mAh, 1.327 Wh and 3.85 V. Rated cell capacity, not USB output capacity.

515mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Typical 515 mAh, not rated 500 mAh.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Not available

No4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review-154352Read 5 October 2026Design section explicitly states there is no speaker in the charging case.

Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17 controls table and page 25 head gestures. Voice commands are Pro only and are not transferred to Buds4.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 202611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102628Read 5 October 2026Control audio with AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 3, AirPods 4 (both models), or AirPods 5. Explicit Siri volume commands. Requires compatible Apple device and Siri availability.

Swipe3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Single pinch, Double pinch, Triple pinch, Pinch and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 17/25. Head gestures require current compatible Galaxy software. Maker current compatibility PDF and US footnote 8 require One UI 8.5+, rather than older manual One UI 8.0.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Change press-and-hold and mute/end call actions.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 left and right pinch-and-hold shortcuts can be assigned independently.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Bixby, Google Gemini1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn automatic ear detection on or off. Playback stops on removal and resumes on insertion.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 31 In-ear detection routes calls according to whether buds are worn. Automatic media pause is not inferred.

Sensors

Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

No21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/devd9aac5b42/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Clinical Hearing Aid eligibility names AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3. AirPods 3 is excluded. Ordinary Live Listen is a separate accessibility route.

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/devd9aac5b42/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Active Hearing Protection eligibility names AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3. AirPods 3 is excluded. Host headphone-level monitoring is not sudden environmental sound reduction.

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Health features

Live Listen, Headphone Accommodations20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Accessibility list explicitly names Live Listen and Headphone Accommodations. These require compatible Apple host settings and do not establish clinical Hearing Aid or medical clearance.

Neck stretch reminders3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 31 detects head bent down 10 minutes and recommends neck stretching. Requires calibration.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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Ear tip materials

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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None4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review-154352Read 5 October 2026Design/ANC discussion explicitly states no ear tip, fin or secondary anchor. No stabilizer is present.

Ear tip fit test

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No3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 explicitly limits Earbud fit test to Buds4 Pro.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Resistance section. For non-water sports and exercise. Resistance is not permanent.

IP541Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Resistance section explicitly covers the charging case as well as earbuds.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Not available

Galaxy Wearable3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21/22 allow Galaxy Wearable or Galaxy device settings. Current exact maker model footnotes require Android 12+ and minimum 1.5 GB RAM for advanced configuration.

App platforms

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Android3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 7 October 2026Firmware table includes AirPods 3 (6F21 on access date). Automatic updates require charging, Bluetooth range of Wi-Fi-connected iPhone, iPad or Mac. Apple service can assist without an Apple device. No Windows updater is implied.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 34 Earbuds software update instructions.

Finding network

Apple Find My13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/10/introducing-the-next-generation-of-airpodsRead 7 October 2026Find My with network of Apple devices, proximity view, Lost Mode and separation alerts. Requires compatible Apple device and Find My enabled. This is a crowdsourced network, not only last connected location.

Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Precision findingiUWB in the case

No23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026UWB information explicitly restricts hardware availability to MagSafe charging cases for Pro 2 and Pro 3. Original AirPods 3 A2566 case is excluded. Bluetooth proximity view is not UWB Precision Finding.

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Live translation

No24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/123185Read 7 October 2026Complete supported AirPods list includes AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5, Pro 2/3 and Max 2, excluding AirPods 3. Compatible iPhone, Apple Intelligence and firmware requirements do not change this model exclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact model interpreter paragraph and footnote 12: translation is performed on compatible Galaxy AI phone One UI 6.1.1+, played through earbuds.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.28g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

4.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width18.26Height30.79Depth19.21mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.

Width18.3Height30.5Depth19.3mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact technical HxWxD table 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3 mm.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

37.91g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker charging-case weight, not combined case and earbuds weight.

45.1g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width54.4Height46.4Depth21.38mm(2.1 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

Width28.3Height51Depth51mm(1.1 × 2 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026Exact technical HxWxD table 51 x 28.3 x 51 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A2564, BCG-A256525Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Entertainment/Headphones%20and%20Earphones/User%20Manual/262016_User%20Manual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple 2021 leaflet AM034-04787-A identifies A2564, A2565 and A2566. Regulatory US table gives FCC IDs BCG-A2564 and BCG-A2565. No case FCC ID inferred.

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Other certifications

Directive 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)25Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Entertainment/Headphones%20and%20Earphones/User%20Manual/262016_User%20Manual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same original-product leaflet contains EU and UK conformity declarations and Canada compliance statement. These are named radio/conformity declarations, not medical or acoustic certifications.

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods 3, MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026Reference configuration is the original 2021 MagSafe case. Later Lightning-only case is not represented.

Galaxy Buds4 earbuds, Charging case, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4Read 5 October 2026Exact model FAQ lists earbuds, case and Quick Start Guide. USB-C cable and charger excluded.

Cables included

AApple AirPods 3

Type	Count
Lightning to USB-C	1

Source20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026In the Box lists one Lightning to USB-C Cable for original MagSafe case. Length is not specified.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118631Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

www.samsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbt1Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-black-sm-r540nzkadbtRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118631Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111863Read 7 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdf3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Cover identifies Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, separate layouts pages 4/5.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/airpods/repairRead 7 October 2026Apple Limited Warranty section on US AirPods service page covers Apple-branded device and accessories for one year from purchase. US market. Excludes statutory rights and optional AppleCare.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.