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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review: Better than AirPods!

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Marques Brownlee reviews the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, arguing they outperform AirPods Pro across sound quality, noise cancellation, and everyday usability despite being positioned as Android alternatives. Brownlee highlights how Samsung achieved flagship audio performance in a compact, versatile form factor while maintaining the same $250 price point, making them his favorite wireless earbuds of 2026.

Key takeaways
  • • The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro deliver sound quality comparable to premium competitors like Sony WF1000XM6s but in a more portable, all-day-wearable package with better fit and comfort.
  • • Active noise cancellation reaches maximum strength levels matching or exceeding AirPods Pro, with adjustable strength settings and automatic emergency vehicle detection for cyclists and pedestrians.
  • • The redesigned square stem makes gesture controls (swiping for volume, pinching for mode switching) more intuitive and precise compared to cylindrical alternatives.
  • • Smart features like automatic ambient mode activation during conversations and speech detection eliminate the need to remove earbuds mid-conversation, particularly useful on flights.
  • • A full 9-band equalizer with presets and gaming mode provide customization unavailable on AirPods, though these features are inaccessible when paired with iPhones due to Apple's platform restrictions.
  • • The cube case design with magnetic closure and USB-C wireless charging is more compact and pocketable than AirPods Pro, though it lacks water resistance rating.

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"These are incredible. I think they're better than AirPods Pros... as of right now, these are the ones to beat. My favorite wireless earbuds 2026."

Marques Brownlee · ▶ 0:22

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Mentioned (6)

AirPods Pro
AirPods Pro "I think they're better than AirPods Pros... just as far as a performance benchmark goes, these cl..." ▶ 0:24
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26 "sandwiched between the pretty underwhelming base S26 and all the fanfare about the privacy screen..." ▶ 0:04
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "all the fanfare about the privacy screen in the S26 Ultra" ▶ 0:08
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony WF-1000XM6 "if you're looking at the Sony WF1000XM6s, these are much more geared towards sound quality... eve..." ▶ 3:22
Apple Watch
Apple Watch "they don't let Garmin watches have the same level of integration with the phone as the Apple Watch" ▶ 8:28
Garmin
Garmin "The same way they don't let Garmin watches have the same level of integration with the phone as t..." ▶ 8:26

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