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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker 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 Buds3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Maker model heading names the Galaxy Buds4 series. Pro is the product level. The Galaxy Buds line is stored as the series, as for the other Galaxy Buds.

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

A3063, A3064, A3065, A3122, MFHP4LL/A, MFHP4ZM/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 model numbers A3063, A3064, A3065. MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 3 is A3122. MFHP4 part numbers are from the Apple Store pages5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 20266Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026

SM-R640, SM-R640NZKAXAR, SM-R640NZWAXAR, SM-R640NZDAXAR, SM-R640NZKADBT, SM-R640NZWADBT, SM-R640NZDADBT4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Exact product purchase configuration lists US XAR and German DBT SKU model codes.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Germany black variant model code, parent model SM-R640.

GTIN / EAN

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

9 September 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

25 February 20267Press articlegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds4_and_buds4_pro_unveiled_with_new_blades_better_audio-news-71709.phpRead 30 September 2026Unveiled 25 February 2026 alongside the Galaxy S 26

Status

Available5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

Available4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026On sale on samsung.com/us on 2026-09-30

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

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.20Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-pro-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds3 Pro review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro.15Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/embargo-25th-feb-6pm-gmt-samsung-announces-galaxy-buds-4-and-galaxy-buds-4-pro-5-key-features-you-can-expectRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide names the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro as the predecessors of the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro.

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.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 start at $249 (U.S.)5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Apple Store price $249.00, part number MFHP4LL/A

$249.9910Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-galaxy-buds4-series-now-available-worldwideRead 30 September 2026Launch availability release March 2026: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro $249.99, standard Buds 4 $179.99.

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.

€24911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/airpods-pro-3-introduce-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €249 including VAT at 2025 launch.

€24911Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/top-klang-trifft-auf-tragekomfort-samsung-prasentiert-galaxy-buds4-serieRead 30 September 2026Launch Pricing and Availability: Buds 4 Pro UVP €249. Standard Buds 4 €179.

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

US, DE5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

US, DE4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026Exact product purchase configurations in US and German maker stores.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro/buyRead 30 September 2026The German maker store lists the black variant as in stock.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

Black, White, Pink Gold1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Pink Gold is an online exclusive4Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro/buyRead 30 September 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.

In-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Marketed as in-ear with an upgraded acoustic seal and ear tips

In-ear1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026"canal-fit design"

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

Stem9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Fit comparison explicitly describes AirPods Pro 3 stem design.

Stem1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Blade (stem)

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 bud8Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-153435Read 30 September 2026Review FAQ confirms either earbud can be used individually.

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 Pro 3

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology: one custom high-excursion Apple driver in each earbud, with no published acoustic role. Diameter and transducer type are not specified.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Not available	Tweeter	Not available	1

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Speaker: Φ11 3.5 t (WF) / 5.5 x 3.5 x 0.9 T (TW). The tweeter is 5.5 x 3.5 mm, not round, so no single size. Driver type not stated13Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4Read 8 October 2026Find the best Galaxy Buds comparison, exact Pro column: Enhanced Dynamic Driver (Woofer) plus Tweeter. This establishes dynamic woofer technology only. Tweeter diameter remains unknown.

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

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

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11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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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96kHz1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Pro Sound Quality column: 96 kHz UHQ requires listed Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 6.1.1+.

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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24bits1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Pro Sound Quality column: 24-bit Hi-Fi requires compatible Samsung Galaxy devices/One UI 4.0+, 96 kHz UHQ requires 6.1.1+.

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

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

Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 20266Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Adjust sound to fit

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan. Personalized Volume adapts to listening patterns

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Adapt sound (Galaxy Buds 4 Pro only)

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.

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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.

93Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026"9-Band Equalizer"

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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

360 Audio3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026360 Audio paragraph expressly mentions head tracking.

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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026360 Audio paragraph expressly mentions head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: ANC yes.

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

Hybrid17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Apple expressly includes AirPods Pro 3 in outward-facing and inward-facing anti-noise microphone operation. Hybrid classifies that documented placement. No microphone count is inferred.

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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.

Yes17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation to surroundings with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: Adaptive ANC yes.

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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: Ambient Sound yes.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Ambient sound volume slider (Galaxy Buds 4 Pro only)

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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: Adaptive Noise Control yes.

Conversation detection

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

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: Voice Detection yes.

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

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Measured

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

Warm sound signature. Bass slightly emphasized, treble slightly underemphasized10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full test results are for members only and were not read

Warm sound signature. Bass emphasized, treble slightly underemphasized.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4-proRead 30 September 2026Sound signature: Warm. Detailed results are members only and were not read

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.

1dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

3dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4-proRead 30 September 2026Public summary on test bench 2.3: Emphasized (3 dB)

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.

-3dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)

-2dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds4-proRead 30 September 2026Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)

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

Voice clarity and background-noise rejection improve with an iOS device. Non-Apple devices produce less clear articulation.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: device-dependent speech fidelity/noise rejection. Detailed firmware, codec and mic test settings are locked.

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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 Pro 3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	8.7

Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 20268 hours 42 minutes with ANC on, SoundGuys standard test with real music peaking at 75 dB, iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26.0, firmware 8A357

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Hours (h)
6.02

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-153435Read 30 September 20266 h 1 min in the SoundGuys standardized battery test. ANC setting and codec not stated

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

8.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

6.02h=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

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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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63Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026HD Voice feature: six microphones isolate the voice for calls. The companion video text explicitly gives three per earbud, six across pair.

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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61Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Pro microphone column: two HSNR digital plus one digital microphone per earbud, six across the pair. VPU is not a microphone.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-153435Read 30 September 2026Exact model mic review calls voice pickups bone conduction.

Mic noise reduction

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AI1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Machine learning models for noise reduction (DNN)

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 wideband6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Advanced quality: Super wideband speech 16 kHz. The source must be a qualified compatible Galaxy phone. (PDF page 28)

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-pro/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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

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Connections

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

Bluetooth2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: Bluetooth 6.1.

Bluetooth

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

6.12Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: Bluetooth 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC. No aptX or LDAC

SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless, SSC UHQ, LC32Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: AAC, SBC, SSC, SSC-UHQ and LC3.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP.

LE Audio

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Exact R640 German specs row: LE Audio yes.

Auracast

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Yes1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 20266Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Listen to audio broadcast

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

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No8Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-153435Read 30 September 2026"The earbuds don't support true Multipoint"

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-proRead 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.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Auto Switch Buds automatically switches between own Galaxy devices for call and media. (PDF page 30)

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Place them next to your iPhone and follow the onscreen prompts

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202616Owner'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

No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: no low-latency mode. Detailed latency test results unavailable.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Gaming mode under Labs, Samsung mobile devices only

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, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026System requirements list iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Android pairing works with limited functionality

Android, iOS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Compatibility: Bluetooth audio works with iOS as well as Android. Advanced earbud settings require compatible Android/Galaxy device.

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 Pro 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Apple documents Bluetooth music and phone calls on Mac and Android/non-Apple devices, including exact Pro 3 case-pairing procedure. Mac requires macOS Tahoe+. Siri is unavailable on non-Apple devices.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 8 October 2026User guide gives iPhone/iPad Bluetooth pairing, and includes the Pro 3 double-tap pairing procedure. Call microphone function is documented by the technical-specification call controls.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source12Maker 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 8 October 2026Page 1 exact Pro column: standard audio/call streaming on Galaxy, other Android, and other Bluetooth devices including iOS/PC. Stored phone routes require a compatible Bluetooth host. No direct Xbox/PlayStation support is inferred from the generic console category.

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

AApple AirPods Pro 3

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio
Heart rate sensing	Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, or a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later for Hearing Aid
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Latest iOS or iPadOS. Noise cancellation adjusts automatically to the surroundings.
Adaptive Audio ambient-noise adjustment	iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later. The slider changes ambient noise allowed in Adaptive mode.
ANC with one earbud	Enable Noise Cancellation with One AirPod in iPhone or iPad Accessibility settings.
Off Listening Mode	Compatible iPhone with iOS 18.1+, iPad with iPadOS 18.1+, or Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.1+. Enable Off Listening Mode first. Selecting Off disables Hearing Protection.
Mac pairing	AirPods Pro 3 require macOS Tahoe or later according to Apple setup support.
Non-Apple Bluetooth use	Bluetooth audio and calls are supported. Siri is unavailable on a non-Apple device.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 5: TrueDepth iPhone for personal spatial profile. Footnote 6: Hearing Test and Hearing Aid on compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, Hearing Aid on Mac with Sequoia.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Listening-mode sections establish one-earbud Accessibility setup, iOS/iPadOS 27 Adaptive ambient slider, and Off Listening Mode host requirements. Off mode disables Hearing Protection.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Exact-model macOS requirement and non-Apple Bluetooth headset restrictions.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Feature	Needs
Ultra High Quality audio up to 24-bit / 96 kHz	Galaxy S26, S25, S24 and S23 Series, Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, Tab S11, Tab S10 and Tab S9 Series with One UI 6.1.1+. UHQ is off by default. Use phone settings on One UI 8.0+ or Galaxy Wearable on earlier versions.
Super wideband calls	Samsung March 3, 2026 chart lists S26 / S25 Series, Z Fold7 / Fold6 / Flip7 / Flip6, Tab S11 / S10 Series, S25 FE / S24 FE, A57, A56, A37, A36, A17 and A16. Maker product FAQ requires One UI 6.1.1+ and warns that support also depends on the mobile network.
360 Audio	Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 3.1 or later, and selected Samsung TV models
Head gestures	Compatible Galaxy device with One UI 8.5 or later. Feature is off by default and requires setup. Samsung account required for Galaxy Wearable settings.
Advanced settings	One UI 8.0 or later, or the Galaxy Wearable app on Android 12.0 or above with at least 1.5 GB of memory. Not supported on iOS
Gaming mode	Samsung mobile device
Interpreter	Galaxy smartphone with Galaxy AI on One UI 6.1.1 or later
24-bit / 48 kHz audio	Samsung March 3, 2026 compatibility chart lists Galaxy S25 FE, S24 FE, A57, A56, A37, A36, A17 and A16 as 24-bit / 48 kHz hosts, not 96 kHz hosts.
Saved settings on iOS or other Bluetooth devices	First enable Adaptive Noise Control, Adaptive ANC/EQ, Equalizer, Voice/Siren Detect or Voice Command through Galaxy Wearable on Android. These enabled features persist on other Bluetooth devices until disabled through the same Android process.
Auracast	Galaxy or other Android source device with Auracast capability. Samsung March 3, 2026 compatibility chart does not support Auracast on iOS or other Bluetooth devices.
Auto Switch	Samsung account registered through Galaxy Wearable. Samsung chart supports Galaxy and other Android devices, not iOS or other Bluetooth devices.

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Current FAQ retains S23/S24, Fold5 / Flip5 and Tab S9 among 96 kHz hosts absent from the shorter March chart. UHQ is off by default. One UI 8.0 refers to settings location, not eligibility. SWB also depends on network support.6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 202612Maker 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 8 October 2026As of 3 March 2026. Page 2 distinguishes 96 kHz hosts from S25 FE / S24 FE and listed A-series 48 kHz hosts, which also support SWB. Page 1 footnote **: listed Android-enabled settings persist on other Bluetooth hosts until disabled in Wear. Product FAQ separately lists older 96 kHz hosts absent from the shorter chart. No custom-profile capacity or firmware-independent storage claim is inferred.

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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61mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Typical. Rated 57 mAh2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications: 61 mAh typical, not 57 mAh rated.

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 Pro 3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
Heart rate	No	6.5
Hearing aid	No	10
ANC on	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery and footnotes 17-21: 8 h ANC playback, 7.5 h with spatial audio and head tracking. 6.5 h heart-rate workout playback uses Transparency, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro. 10 h Hearing Aid uses Transparency, 50% amplification and no streamed audio. 24 h case-inclusive ANC playback.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	No	7
ANC on	Yes	26
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	5
Call	Yes	22

Source1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Pro column: 6 h ANC on/7 h off earbuds-only. 26 h on/30 h off case-inclusive. Call 5 h/22 h totals with ANC off, versus 4.5 h/20 h ANC on. The stored call claim uses ANC off.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026

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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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.

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7h=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.

24h=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.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

26h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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5h=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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life.

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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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 22: 5-minute earbud charge gives around 1 h of ANC-on playback, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro.

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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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530mAh1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Typical. Rated 515 mAh2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications: 530 mAh typical, not 515 mAh rated.

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-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports USB-C.

USB-C6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 20268Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-153435Read 30 September 2026USB-C port on the back of the case

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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports MagSafe, Apple Watch charger and Qi.

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Exact-model FAQ: Galaxy Buds4 Pro charging case supports wireless charging.

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

MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case includes a Find My speaker.

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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, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Force sensor press and swipe on the stem, Siri Interactions head gestures, Hey Siri voice

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Pinch on a force sensor, swipe for volume, head gestures, voice commands (Buds 4 Pro only)

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

Swipe1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls explicitly specifies volume swipe.

Swipe6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Earbud controls table: pinch, double, triple, hold and swipe volume. (PDF page 17)

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, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod or shake your head to answer or ignore calls and texts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Head gesture line from the product page, Siri Interactions2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026

Pinch, Double pinch, Triple pinch, Pinch and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Earbud controls table: pinch, double, triple, hold and swipe volume. (PDF page 17)

Remappable controls

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Settings review explicitly says controls can be customized.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 24: left and right pinch-and-hold shortcuts can be assigned independently.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

Bixby, Gemini, Perplexity1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026AI agents Bixby, Google Gemini and Perplexity started hands-free

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.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026In-ear detection routing. (PDF page 31)

Sensors

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor for workouts, Touch control1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Gyroscope named in the press release: sensor fusion from the accelerometers and gyroscope

Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Gyro, Hall sensor1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Verbatim from the Buds 4 Pro spec column

Heart rate sensor

Heart rate sensor for workouts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Custom photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, infrared light pulsed 256 times per second

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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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026The Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization (US). For people 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Loud Sound Reduction and Hearing Protection. Hearing Protection is not available in all regions

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Health features

Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature, Live Listen audio, Headphone Accommodations1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Listen audio and Headphone Accommodations are listed under Accessibility

Neck stretch reminders6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Neck stretch reminders for a head position held ten minutes. (PDF page 31)

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box explicitly enumerates XXS, XS, S, M, L.

S, M, L3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Exact model FAQ: 3 sets, small, medium and large. Medium is installed.

Ear tip materials

Hybrid2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Ear tips fuse a thin layer of soft foam to the silicone shell (foam-infused)

Silicone3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026FAQ: "3 sets of silicone ear tips"

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

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Ear tip fit test

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Acoustic Seal test in the Settings app

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 28: Earbud fit test applies to Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IP571Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026IP57, earbuds only2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 20266Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Dust and water rating, case

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/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

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Galaxy Wearable3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Exact model linked app compatibility: Android 12+, minimum 1.5 GB memory.6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Access features via device Settings One UI 8+ or Galaxy Wearable. (PDF page 21)

App platforms

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Android3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Exact model linked app compatibility: Android 12+, minimum 1.5 GB memory.6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Access features via device Settings One UI 8+ or Galaxy Wearable. (PDF page 21)

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Firmware updates need a supported Apple device

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Earbuds software update user instructions. (PDF page 34)

Finding network

Apple Find My1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Find My requires iOS 27 or later

Samsung Find2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Services and Apps: Samsung Find Yes.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 20269Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026U2 chip in the charging case

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Live translation

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

Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Interpreter section: paired Galaxy S26, Samsung Phone app, live call translation and face-to-face phone-screen interpretation.

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.

5.55g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

5.1g(0.2 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026With M size ear tip2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026

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

Width19.2Height30.9Depth27mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

Width18.1Height30.9Depth19.6mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026Earbud 18.1 x 19.6 x 30.9 mm, axes from the Samsung EU spec table (H 30.9, W 18.1, D 19.6)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications explicitly H 30.9 x W 18.1 x D 19.6 mm.

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

43.99g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)

44.3g(1.6 oz)1Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-all-new-galaxy-buds4-series-with-ultimate-soundRead 30 September 2026With M size ear tip, as listed2Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds4-pro-black-sm-r640nzkadbtRead 30 September 2026

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

Width62.2Height47.2Depth21.8mm(2.4 × 1.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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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

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

Earbuds, 3 sets of ear tips (S/M/L), Charging Case, Quick Start Guide3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026FAQ. Charger and USB Type-C cable not included

Cables included

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-pro2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

www.samsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-pro3Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/audio-sound/galaxy-buds4-proRead 8 October 2026Opened exact maker product page heading.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/airpods-pro/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/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/web8Owner'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.pdf6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Maker user guide cover. (PDF page 1)

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.

1year7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

1year6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202603/20260311043809413/WEA_R540_R640_EN_UG_YLA_022626_FINAL.pdfRead 30 September 2026US: Standard One-year Limited Warranty

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