Samsung has officially raised the bar with the launch of its new flagship Galaxy Buds 4 Pro wireless earbuds. While Samsung leads the global smartphone market, it currently holds third place in the wireless earbuds segment, selling under half as many units as Apple, which dominates with a 20% market share. However, the Galaxy Buds 4 series represents Samsung's most aggressive push yet to close that gap, offering a massive leap forward over previous generations like the Buds 3.
Active Noise Cancellation Performance
To evaluate Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), head-to-head testing against Apple's AirPods Pro 3 involved both low-frequency sounds (like airplane cabin noise under 250Hz) and mid-to-high frequency sounds (like office chatter and traffic). While both earbuds eliminate low-frequency background hums equally well, the AirPods Pro 3 continues to lead the industry in canceling out sharper, higher-frequency noises and voices.
Transparency Mode and Smart Features
Where the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro truly excels and takes the crown is in its Transparency Mode. Despite Apple's claim that the AirPods Pro 3 features personalized transparency for natural sound, Apple's passthrough can leave vocal feedback sounding somewhat metallic and digitally filtered. Samsung's Buds 4 Pro provides a remarkably natural ambient passthrough, making your own voice sound clear and realistic. Furthermore, both competing models include automatic conversational awareness features that lower audio volume whenever you begin speaking.
Audio Quality and Tuning
In terms of audio performance out of the box, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro beats the AirPods Pro 3. Past Samsung earbuds required users to tweak equalizer settings to achieve optimal sound, but the Buds 4 Pro delivers rich, well-balanced sound immediately without requiring EQ adjustments. By comparison, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 retains a mainstream tuning profile with slightly boosted sub-bass and treble extensions. For tech enthusiasts in Nepal looking for premium wireless earbuds that sound great right away, Samsung's latest flagship is an impressive offering.
