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Apple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4

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General

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Series

AirPods5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods exact model subsection. Family name normalized from AirPods / AirPods Pro generation title.

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.

A3531, A3532, A3533, A3530, MKFW4LL/A, MKFW4ZM/A5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods: A3531/A3532/A3533 earbuds with A3530 USB-C case. MKFW4 part numbers from US and German store configuration records.6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Product offers and store configuration records explicitly give MKFW4LL/A for USB-C edition.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German store configuration record explicitly gives MKFW4ZM/A for USB-C edition.

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.

9 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

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

Available6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

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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 410Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies AirPods 5 as the replacement for the entry-level AirPods 4. USB-C reference maps to the standard predecessor.28Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS marks the AirPods 4 as replaced by the AirPods 5.

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.

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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.

$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026$129 for AirPods 5, $149 for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026MKFW4LL/A AirPods 5 $129.00, MKFT4LL/A AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149.00

$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.

€14911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-featuring-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €149 including VAT for USB-C edition at launch.

€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.

US, DE6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

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

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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-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Apple calls it an open-ear design: an unsealed bud without ear tips, like AirPods 4

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.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Volume swipe on the stem, press both stems for Live Translation

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 bud14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Play audio: wearing one AirPod plays and pauses audio through that earbud. Applies to AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro.

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.

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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.

Dynamic19Reviewclubic.com/test-produit-630958-test-apple-airpods-5-pourquoi-se-fatiguer-quand-on-est-le-meilleur.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sound section describes the existing transducer as dynamic when discussing a hypothetical future two-way design. This is a published model hardware description. Its wireless-case sample measurements are excluded.

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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz20Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/airpods/apple-airpods-5-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published family specification table, not a measured bandwidth. Review explicitly says both editions share sound and drivers. Response tolerance and SPL are not stated. The review incorrectly calls the case the only difference despite maker stem controls also varying. Only its shared sound statement and literal frequency-response specification are used. No sample measurements or control facts inherited.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive EQ.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan

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Onboard EQ

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ note: settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

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.

312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names 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.

Hybrid21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026ANC explanation explicitly includes both AirPods 5 models. Exterior microphones detect external noise and an inward-facing microphone detects unwanted internal sounds. Both are countered with anti-noise.

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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.

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio adjusts noise cancellation in response to surroundings. Both AirPods 5 models require the latest iOS or iPadOS. This records automatic ANC adjustment, separate from selectable strength levels.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Conversation Awareness

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.

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Voice Isolation is selectable microphone processing for calls on compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac. It removes background noise such as wind for the listener on the call. Not a claim that listening-mode wind is eliminated. Latest compatible software and firmware required by maker audio feature footnote.

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Measured

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

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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

SoundGuys found clear, intelligible voices with background-noise rejection in its microphone tests. Wind reduced quality but voices generally stayed intelligible.18Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Purchased both editions and tested for four days. Own demos cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Host, codec, firmware and call app are not disclosed. The review evaluates both models and reports this result jointly. No numerical microphone score is inferred.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: press once to mute/unmute.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

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

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

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

Bluetooth codecs

AAC10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Apple's AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC. SBC is not mentioned

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.

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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

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.

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 setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202617Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple devices. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Many features do not work on Android or Windows, basic playback does

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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review evaluates both purchased editions and documents Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity on Apple and non-Apple devices. Apple integrations are limited on Android and Windows. Microphone support for each host is not established, so those row cells remain absent. Apple technical specifications corroborate basic non-Apple Bluetooth operation.

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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalized profile. Not available when using other devices
Live Translation	Compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when Apple Intelligence is turned on
Siri AI	Apple Intelligence-enabled device with iOS 27, macOS 27 or watchOS 27. English beta at launch. Initially unavailable in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS.
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Compatible Apple device running the latest iOS or iPadOS, with current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	Compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac during calls. Select Voice Isolation in call microphone controls. Current device software and AirPods firmware required.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Independently reopened full displayed footnotes: audio functions require latest firmware and current compatible Apple OS. Siri AI beta initial EU restriction, Live Translation language and region limits and Find My iOS 27 minimum preserved.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Launch release footnotes: TrueDepth Spatial Audio profile, compatible Apple Intelligence device, latest firmware, language/region availability and Siri AI beta restrictions.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio condition: both AirPods 5 models with latest iOS or iPadOS. Maker technical audio footnote separately requires latest firmware on compatible current Apple devices.22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Call guide names compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac Voice Isolation via Control Center or Mic Mode. Technical audio footnote requires current software and firmware. This concerns noise heard by caller, not listening attenuation.

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 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: USB-C edition 4 h ANC on, 6 h noise control off, 20 h case-inclusive ANC on. Wireless edition 5/7/22 h excluded.

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.

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

20h=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.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life. AirPods 5 USB-C subsection.

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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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as around 1 hour of battery life from 5 minutes in the case, noise control off. Same for both cases

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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.

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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

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Both cases charge by USB-C

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

No1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case: AirPods 5 supports USB-C only. Wireless charging belongs to the separate wireless-case earbud hardware.

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.

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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.

No25Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-airpods-pro-3Read 7 October 2026Comparison distinguishes standard USB-C case from wireless case. Its speaker is a feature of the 149 USD wireless edition, not the 129 USD reference. Corroborated by Apple identification page and lineup comparison.

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, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: force-sensor presses, Siri voice commands and Siri head gestures. USB-C edition has no volume swipe.

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.

Voice1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri can adjust volume. On-stem volume swipe is exclusive to wireless-case edition.

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

Gestures

Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Press both stems at the same time to start Live Translation, Nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Swipe up or down to adjust volume exists only on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Live Translation gesture from the press release3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 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

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Both AirPods 5 editions support changing the stem press-and-hold action. The manual also permits swapping mute and end-call presses and changing Camera Remote action.

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 pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

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

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Pause audio: specifically AirPods 3/4/5/Pro remove one to pause, return it to resume. Automatic ear detection can be disabled.

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

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: USB-C edition optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers and force sensor. Microphones retained as listed by Apple.

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

No4Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026The AirPods lineup comparison on this page marks the Hearing Aid feature as not applicable for AirPods 5

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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.

No23Maker product pageapple.com/airpodsRead 7 October 2026USB-C AirPods 5 comparison card explicitly marks the Hearing Test feature unavailable. This does not describe the ear-scan used for Personalized Spatial Audio as a hearing assessment.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No23Maker product pageapple.com/airpodsRead 7 October 2026USB-C AirPods 5 comparison card explicitly marks Hearing Protection unavailable. ANC and Conversation Awareness do not establish hearing protection.

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Health features

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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

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant rated IP54 (AirPods 4 ANC) or IP57 (AirPods 5/Pro3).

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

Dust and water rating, case

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Ingress footnote explicitly includes charging case in IP57 laboratory rating.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026AirPods controls and settings are integrated into Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. This is not a separate downloadable AirPods app.

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

iOS, macOS, Other24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Documented AirPods settings interfaces are iPhone iOS, Mac macOS and iPad iPadOS. Other represents iPadOS. Advanced controls require compatible current Apple software.

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

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware

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

Last location in the app16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/webRead 30 September 2026About using Find My and network section: USB-C AirPods 5 has Find My last-connected location. Offline Find My network support is specifically for the Wireless Charging Case edition.

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

Precision findingiUWB in the case

No25Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-airpods-pro-3Read 7 October 2026Comparison gives the Ultra Wideband chip and Precision Finding only to AirPods Pro 3. USB-C AirPods 5 has neither. Corroborated by the current maker Find My manual, which restricts precise case location to Pro 2 and 3.

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Translation feature named under exact model. Device, language and region conditions are retained in feature requirements and notes.

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.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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.

Width18.3Height30.2Depth18.1mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

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.

32.3g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight: 32.3 g USB-C charging case, excluding earbuds.

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.

Width50.1Height46.2Depth21.2mm(2 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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-A3531, BCG-A353226Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3531Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table identifies BCG-A3531 with Product Code A3531. Maker identification separately maps A3531/A3532/A3533 to standard USB-C edition. Wireless case A3439/A3440 and A3529 IDs excluded. No side assignment or speculative case ID inferred.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3532Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table explicitly BCG-A3532, Product Code A3532. Same standard USB-C edition per maker model identification. Side assignment is not inferred.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods 5, Charging Case (USB-C), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: USB-C Charging Case edition. No wireless case or cable included.

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

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-52Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

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

www.apple.com/airpods-5/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models

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.

1year8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

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