Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review: Better than AirPods!

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MKBHD names Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro his favorite wireless earbuds of 2026, rating them above AirPods Pro on ANC, features, and value.

  • At $250, Galaxy Buds 4 Pro match AirPods Pro on price but beat them on ANC strength and feature set.
  • ANC has five levels; MKBHD rates max strength slightly stronger than AirPods Pro, calling it flight-ready.
  • Auto-switching from ANC to ambient mode on detecting sirens or conversation is a practical safety feature AirPods lack.
  • Full 9-band EQ, gaming low-latency mode, and 3 color options are exclusive advantages over AirPods Pro.
  • Feature parity with AirPods includes spatial audio with head tracking, device auto-switching, in-ear detection, find-my, and live translate.
  • Sony WF-1000XM6 outprioritizes sound quality at the expense of comfort, fit, and everyday wearability; Buds 4 Pro match the sound without those tradeoffs.
  • Paired to iPhone, controls still work over standard Bluetooth but Samsung app customization is lost — Apple ecosystem lock is the only real barrier.

2026-02-28 · Watch on YouTube

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