Galaxy Buds4

Released March 2026.8 Last checked 23 October 2026.

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Frequency response notes (measured): Not available
Bass amount (measured): Not available
Treble amount (measured): Not available
Deviation from target (measured): Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured): Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured): Not available
Sound leakage (measured): Not available
Noise isolation (measured): Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured): Not available
Passive isolation (measured): Not available
Call quality notes (measured): The reviewed unit records intelligible speech in quiet settings, but background noise introduces distortion and makes calls harder to understand.9
Mic low-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured): Not available
Latency (measured): Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured): Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured): Not available
Latency in game mode (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): Hours (h)
4.93
Source4
Longest tested use per charge: 4.93h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

Hours (h)
4.93

Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows2
Connection per platform: Not available
Features that need a specific device: 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.
Source5
Official licence: Not available

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.

Battery per bud: 45mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: 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
Source1
Longest claimed use per charge: 6h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 6h
Total with case (claimed): 30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 24h
Talk time (claimed): 4h
Full charge time, buds: Not available
Charging guidance: Not available
Quick charge time: Not available
Earbud playback after quick charge: Not available

Controls: Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures3
Earbud volume control: Swipe3
Gestures: Single pinch, Double pinch, Triple pinch, Pinch and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head3
Remappable controls: Yes3
Voice assistant: Bixby, Google Gemini1

In-ear detection: Yes3
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: Not available
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Neck stretch reminders3