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Apple AirPods 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Apple AirPods 4: 58% of 113 owners recommend it, vs 44% of 105 for the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Apple AirPods 4

58%of 113 owners recommend
58% recommend · 15% neutral · 27% don't
Owners praise
  • Very comfortable for long wear, no silicone tips in the ear canal
  • ANC is impressive for an open, non-sealed earbud
  • Noticeably better sound than older AirPods
Owners complain about
  • Fall out or work loose with movement since there are no ear tips
  • Short battery life, especially with ANC on
  • ANC is weaker and more limited than the sealed Pro 2
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

44%of 105 owners recommend
44% recommend · 22% neutral · 34% don't
Owners praise
  • Sound quality is widely called exceptional and a clear step up, with owners praising detailed bass, clean mids, and strong instrument separation
  • ANC is noticeably improved over prior Buds generations and holds up well against rivals like the OnePlus Buds Pro 3
  • Comfortable, secure fit for most wearers, with several calling them more comfortable than the Buds3 Pro or first-gen Buds
Owners complain about
  • Transparency/ambient mode has a persistent hiss and makes the wearer's own voice sound occluded, which several call broken or a downgrade
  • Fit is inconsistent for some ears - buds falling out, feeling loose during workouts, or just uncomfortable compared to other models
  • A subset of owners report poor mic pickup, saying callers can't hear them clearly or that Bluetooth recording quality is weak
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Which should you buy?

Get the Apple AirPods 4 if
  • ✓People who dislike silicone in-ear tips
  • ✓Unusual ear shapes that reject Pro tips
  • ✓Calls in windy, noisy places needing a strong mic
  • ✓Everyday commuting and around-the-house listening
Skip it if
  • Running and workouts, where they slip out
  • Long days needing extended battery life
Get the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro if
  • ✓Samsung Galaxy phone owners who want top sound quality via the SSC codec
  • ✓Audiophiles who enjoy custom EQ tuning for detailed, punchy bass
  • ✓Runners and gym-goers wanting a comfortable, secure all-day fit
  • ✓Buds3 Pro upgraders chasing noticeably better ANC and sound detail
Skip it if
  • Multi-device users who need multipoint pairing (unsupported, a dealbreaker for some)
  • Anyone sensitive to ANC hiss or needing a flawless transparency mode

What Apple AirPods 4 owners say

“SON GENIALES ! El sonido es muy bueno”
— @ing.alanaranda1317 on YouTube
“son muchísimo mas cómodos que otras versiones, pese a no tener cancelación de ruido son muy pero muy buenos”
— @emmanuelcastro749 on YouTube
“la verdad son un desperdicio los 4ta y no traen cable”
— @silvestre_7439 on YouTube

What Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro owners say

“They did feel like a big step up compared to the BP3 considering theyre able to go toe to toe with the XM6”
— Dry_Faithlessness308 on Reddit
“wow it's a night and day difference when you use the earbuds on a Samsung device vs any other device. And they finally don't fall out my ear.”
— LongSteamyDump on Reddit
“Buds 4 pro, none of the sizes fit well, constantly fall out, never feel like they sit well in the ears”
— brm1286 on Reddit

Apple AirPods 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: frequently asked questions

Is the Apple AirPods 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro better?

Real owners lean toward the Apple AirPods 4: 58% of 113 owners recommend it, vs 44% of 105 for the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

Who should get the Apple AirPods 4?

Owners point the Apple AirPods 4 at people who dislike silicone in-ear tips, and unusual ear shapes that reject Pro tips.

Who should get the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro?

Owners point the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro at samsung Galaxy phone owners who want top sound quality via the SSC codec, and audiophiles who enjoy custom EQ tuning for detailed, punchy bass.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Apple AirPods 4 is fall out or work loose with movement since there are no ear tips. For the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, it's transparency/ambient mode has a persistent hiss and makes the wearer's own voice sound occluded, which several call broken or a downgrade.