Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review: Most capable premium earbuds available right now

Complementing the Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone series this year, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro arrives as the company’s most advanced wireless earbuds yet. The previous Buds 3 Pro already showed Samsung’s direction with better drivers and smarter controls, so the question now is what really changes with this generation. Is this a meaningful upgrade or just a refinement for ecosystem users? After spending time with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, the answer sits somewhere in between. So, let’s find out.

Samsung continues with the stem-style approach introduced last year, but the Buds 4 Pro feels more refined in hand and in ear. The stems have a slightly cleaner finish, now featuring metallic accents instead of the earlier light-strip styling. It makes the earbuds look more understated and mature, especially in darker colour variants. The case keeps its transparent lid identity while becoming slimmer and easier to carry in smaller pockets.