Whether you’re a commuter or runner, it’s likely that headphones are an essential part of your daily routine. If that’s true of your lifestyle, then there’s also a chance your headphones may be doing the bare minimum. The bass is technically there, the vocals are audible, but the details feel flattened, as if the edges have been sanded down. Once you notice that you’re missing out on backing vocals, percussion and more, your daily listening starts to grate.
Consider Samsung’s next generation of Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4 your audio intervention. Framed around the idea of “Hi-Fi Sound. Re-designed”, both models lean into higher resolution audio, adaptive noise cancellation and a suite of Galaxy AI features that extend beyond music. When paired with compatible Galaxy smartphones, they can translate speech in real time, allow hands-free voice commands and even let you take calls with a nod.
On paper, that’s a long, jargon-heavy list, but this technology offers far more than the ability to block out a train carriage. Rather, you’ll find yourself at the centre of a listening experience that feels deliberate and controlled – whether you are focusing on a new album or dialling into a call from a busy street.
Hear every layer, not just the chorus
At the centre of the Galaxy Buds4 Pro is support for 24 bit 96kHz audio on compatible Galaxy devices, a step up from the 16-bit quality many listeners are used to. That higher resolution element means more information is retained from the original recording, allowing subtler textures to come through.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Buds4 also deliver richly detailed, high-quality sound, giving listeners a clear and balanced profile that elevates everyday streaming.
And the hardware backs this up. Both Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 feature advanced multi-driver speaker systems, with the Pro model housing a two-way speaker system that separates highs and lows with a dedicated tweeter and woofer, helping prevent bass from muddying vocals. The result? Sound that’s perfectly balanced.
For Swifties, Tame Impala disciples and anyone who cares about how a track was intended to sound in the studio, this matters. While the Galaxy Buds4 Pro are built for those prioritising ultra high-quality audio, the Galaxy Buds4 still deliver impressive clarity and depth, meaning your listening benefits from more than just artificial punch.
Silence that adapts as you move
These days, Active Noise Cancellation is no longer a luxury feature, but Samsung’s Adaptive ANC is. Available across the Galaxy Buds4 range, with enhanced capabilities in Galaxy Buds4 Pro, it adjusts in real time to surrounding noise, so engines, chatter and background hum are analysed and reduced, meaning your all-out 1990s jam remains uninterrupted.
And there’s more: Voice Detect can lower your audio when you begin speaking, allowing for conversation (not just phone calls) without removing the buds. Meanwhile, on supported Galaxy devices, Super Clear Call focuses on your voice during calls, even in busier environments, using machine learned processing to help separate speech from background noise.
Whether you opt for Galaxy Buds4 Pro or Buds4, call clarity is prioritised and for frequent travellers or anyone who moves between the office, street and home in a single day, this flexibility is key. Rather than manually adjusting settings, the Galaxy Buds4 Pro aim to respond automatically, keeping interruptions to a minimum.
Built into the Galaxy ecosystem
Where the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4 really set themselves apart is through integration with the wider Samsung ecosystem. When paired with compatible Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy AI features can enable real-time language interpretation directly in your ears.*
You can also wake your AI assistant hands free to ask questions without reaching for your phone, and accept or decline calls with a nod or shake of the head on supported devices.
For the absent-minded among us, Samsung Find will be a game-changer. If misplaced, it can help locate your buds through your account, so you can easily find them.
From 25 February to 30 April 2026, buyers can take advantage of a 100 day buy-and-try offer, with money back if your buds are returned in good condition within the promotional window. There’s also £50 off Galaxy Buds4 Pro when recycling old tech.
For those already considering an upgrade, now couldn’t be a better time to take the plunge.
*Subject to language pack downloads and availability.
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