Scored on 105 verified owner verdicts, from 778 comments read across 1 community
TL;DR
Owners are overwhelmingly positive about sound quality, repeatedly calling it the best they've heard from earbuds, and many say ANC, mic/call clarity, and comfort are all meaningfully improved over the Buds3 Pro - with several preferring them outright to the AirPods Pro 3, OnePlus Buds Pro 3, and even the pricier Sony WF-XM6. The most consistent complaint is transparency/ambient mode, where a recurring hiss and an occluded-sounding own voice show up across many comments, sometimes described as an outright regression. A smaller but real group also struggles with fit - buds falling out or feeling loose during exercise - and a handful report weak mic pickup on calls or charging case reliability issues. Overall sentiment leans strongly recommend, with the transparency-mode hiss standing out as the one issue owners want Samsung to fix.
44% of 105 verified owners recommend the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.
778 comments reviewed · scored on the 105 clearest verdicts
44%
Recommend
46 owners
22%
Neutral
23 owners
34%
Don't recommend
36 owners
Last 6 months:44% recommend(105 recent verdicts)→ holding steady vs older reviews
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No clear verdictiGood-to-know notes — setup, tips, and things to watch for. We use them for the pros, cons, and who it's for, but they don't reflect a definitive opinion on the product, so they're never counted in the score. See the 'Good to know' section below the quotes.Setup, tips & quirks
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The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.
What owners like
Sound quality is widely called exceptional and a clear step up, with owners praising detailed bass, clean mids, and strong instrument separation · 30 · 29%
ANC is noticeably improved over prior Buds generations and holds up well against rivals like the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 · 7 · 7%
Comfortable, secure fit for most wearers, with several calling them more comfortable than the Buds3 Pro or first-gen Buds · 7 · 7%
Mic and call quality are strong, with owners specifically praising clarity on calls · 6 · 6%
Many owners say they prefer the Buds4 Pro over rivals like the AirPods Pro 3, OnePlus Buds Pro 3, and even pricier Sony WF-XM6 · 6 · 6%
What owners flag
Transparency/ambient mode has a persistent hiss and makes the wearer's own voice sound occluded, which several call broken or a downgrade · 8 · 8%
Fit is inconsistent for some ears - buds falling out, feeling loose during workouts, or just uncomfortable compared to other models · 6 · 6%
A subset of owners report poor mic pickup, saying callers can't hear them clearly or that Bluetooth recording quality is weak · 4 · 4%
Some units have charging case reliability problems, including a case that loses charge on its own and buds that don't charge properly · 3 · 3%
Who it's for
A great fit 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
Look elsewhere if
Multi-device users who need multipoint pairing (unsupported, a dealbreaker for some)
Anyone sensitive to ANC hiss or needing a flawless transparency mode
People with ear shapes the tips/stem don't suit, since fit and comfort vary widely
Synthesized from what Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro owners say — not a spec sheet.
Top quotes, sourced
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Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Buds 4 pro, none of the sizes fit well, constantly fall out, never feel like they sit well in the ears”
Reddit▲ recommend
“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.”
Reddit— neutral
“What I will say is the control scheme on the gb4pro is really nice, and the labs feature for tapping the edge is also nice.”
Reddit— neutral
“They sound really good, but I couldn't get the buds 3 pro to stay in my years so I imagine these won't fit either.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“the ANC somehow glitch out with the audio when watching pirated movies on phone browser”
Reddit▲ recommend
“They did feel like a big step up compared to the BP3 considering theyre able to go toe to toe with the XM6”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“as soon as I raise any frequency, the overall volume of the earphones decreases a lot”
Reddit▲ recommend
“The 4s are way better for better too sounds better in calls quality on both ends are better as well”
Reddit— neutral
“Comfort has been the biggest benefit to me, surprisingly. I do find the ANC hiss fairly annoying though.”
Reddit— neutral
“to me they sound the same (which is still very good) but I was expecting some crazy difference”
Reddit▲ recommend
“the finish samsung puts on their buds has always felt more premium in my experience”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“My only issue with them is how flat they sound when there are loud noises around.”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“swapping to the Buds4 Pro for Bluetooth recording have shown they do pretty awful”
Reddit— neutral
“They sound pretty amazing when you're using both earbuds, but kinda muddy when using only one.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“They are incredibly elegant, and I’m genuinely satisfied with the hardware.”
Reddit— neutral
“the ANC is still slightly lacking but they sound really good and are so comfortable”
Reddit▲ recommend
“the buds4 pro ANC is great and hopefully improves with software updates”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“worked flawlessly until a week and a half ago, then I started having that issue”
Reddit▲ recommend
“the bass does feel pretty good. More thump without getting very muddy”
Reddit— neutral
“Wonderful sound but they sit horribly in the ear compared to the first gen Buds”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“the case doesn't hold the charge. It discharges by itself by just laying around”
Reddit▼ don’t recommend
“Had to send them back because they wouldn't work properly with my Google Pixel.”
Reddit▲ recommend
“Airpods are so uncomfortable and it barely does what Samsung buds do.”
Reddit— neutral
“I love everything else about the Galaxy buds. Just wish their ANC was better.”
Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.
Redditⓘ good to know
“But is the mic quality and pickup actually better? Every year i hope it to be better yet it keeps being the same as I have the b3p and people on the other end struggle to hear me clearly.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Whats the battery life compared to buds3 pro? I always find them so underwhelming - but might be a personal pref. I tend to have long sessions coding/creating stuff. (4h+)”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Too bad I like all the integration within the Galaxy ecosystem that I kinda have to stay with the Galaxy Buds. Good to know Pixel Buds Pro have good transparency too tho.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Case battery will start draining fast once samsung releases the buds5 they provide faulty updates so that the current version of buds can downgrade and people spend money in purchasing new one”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Yo everyone saying the buds3pro of buds4pro mics are bad, I genuinely want to know what your basing that on because there are very few wireless earbuds with better sounding mics for phone calls”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I ordered this and it's coming tomorrow. I loved the buds 3 pro, easily one of the best earbuds I've used. So excited to see all the improvements you've mentioned.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I only use one bud at a time, though, for safety reasons. It won't let me use ANC with just one, so I can only use ambient sound. AirPods let me use ANC with one bud, so that might be the difference.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“If the sound in the new headphones is so good, why do many write that with the latest firmware, the sound and noise cancellation are worse on previous models?”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Just ordered in black i really wanted white but i was skeptical of it yellowing or being dirty so went with black. Got it for 174 usd. Waiting for them now.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“On the brightside of gb4p case is that you can clean the contacts easily. Whereas gb3p or app3 you gotta stick something down the hole and hope you get it.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Excited to try them out cause the current pair i have is the Galaxy Buds+ havent use any of the newer ones so hoping the 4 pro will be quite a nice a jump”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Is this review made out of the box or after a firmware update ? (Assuming Samsung had released at least one) Considering those. Using the OnePlus Buds 4.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Your going to have a wonderful time espically the sound quality. First I would listen to the stock sound and then put my EQ and prepare to be mind blown!”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I opted for Apple ones for some time now but with an android phone and the sound quality, I miss Samsung buds! This post may have convince to splurge and purchase and hope my ears don't get inflamed or ooze....”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I tried your EQ and it does sound great. I've had problems from the beginning getting a good fit with my right earbud. Ordered Azla's but had to cancel today due to shipping issues. Are you using the stock tips?”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I understand you can do the same thing with any phone/earbud combo by selecting Pro mode on the android camera app, and selecting BT option for audio. I haven't tested it yet, though. Here's the test: My Pin Mic Test”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Thanks for the write up! Are there aftermarket ear tips you might recommend for the Buds 4 Pro? I'm open to trying foam, silicone, etc. Thanks”
Redditⓘ good to know
“But for the usage case as described, where the camera can be on a tripod across the street, clearly the Bluetooth microphone wins in that case”
Redditⓘ good to know
“There are additional settings that boost dialogue in front if the wearer, and these work. Can't comment on how well compared to pro 3 though.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“I have both and what mkbhd said is all true from my stance. But we all have different ears so its understandable, that opinions will vary.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“How is the call quality with Buds 4 Pro as compared to Buds 3 Pro in WINDY conditions? Buds 3 Pro are excellent in loud environments (up to 85 dB) but suffer on windy conditions. I wonder if Buds 4 Pro improved in that regard.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Will they be worth it even if I don't have a high-end Samsung phone? I have the A56 and I don't think it's compatible with SSC-UHQ.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Thanks for your review! Can't wait to get mine after an announced shipping delay of one week. I also opted for the white ones.”
Redditⓘ good to know
“Using the b3pro u know there were chsrging issues . Do u see the same issue with the 4 pro? In the b3pro u had to wiggle it to ensure the tips connected but looks likd the b4pro design changes this. Do u feel this charging issue is solved?”
