Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs SoundPEATS H3: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS H3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: SoundPEATS H3 - Outstanding overall at around $130.

True Wireless

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

84Outstanding

$210

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
SoundPEATS H3

HearWiki score

Sound

9.1

9.0

Noise cancelling

8.3

8.1

Battery

7.3

5.3

Calls

8.6

5.6

Value

7.9

8.5

Price (USD)

$210

$130

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Both shipped in 2026. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro brings Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.4 and LE Audio (LC3), while the SoundPEATS H3 answers with Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro2026
H32026

What differsGalaxy Buds 4 ProH3

Bluetooth: 6.1; 5.4
Top codec: LC3; aptX Lossless
LE Audio (LC3): Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; IPX5

Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Galaxy Buds 4 ProH3

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $210; $130
HearWiki score: 84; 84
Released: 2026; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 2-driver hybrid; 3-driver hybrid
Driver type: hybrid; hybrid
Driver size: 11 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 2; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature: warm; -
Impedance: -; 28 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 6.1; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Battery life: 7 h; -
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; -
Battery incl. case: 30 h; 37 h
Full charge time: -; 60 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: Yes; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; adaptive
Transparency mode: Yes; -
Companion app: Yes; -
Custom EQ: Yes; -
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Bixby; -
Weight: 10.2 g; 6 g
Case weight: 44.3 g; -
Water resistance: IP57; IPX5
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; Yes
Call NR technology: -; cVc 8.0

Specification comparison of Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs SoundPEATS H3
Spec	Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro	SoundPEATS H3
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$210	$130
HearWiki score	84 / 100 Outstanding	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2026
Audio
Driver	2-driver hybrid	3-driver hybrid
Driver type	hybrid	hybrid
Driver size	11 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	2	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature	warm	-
Impedance	-	28 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	6.1	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Battery
Battery life	7 h	-
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	-
Battery incl. case	30 h	37 h
Full charge time	-	60 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	adaptive
Transparency mode	Yes	-
Companion app	Yes	-
Custom EQ	Yes	-
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Bixby	-
Design
Weight	10.2 g	6 g
Case weight	44.3 g	-
Water resistance	IP57	IPX5
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	Yes
Call NR technology	-	cVc 8.0

What reviewers said

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are high-end true wireless earbuds that combine effective adaptive noise cancellation with a comfortable, water-resistant design. They offer a robust feature set including wireless charging, multipoint connectivity, and a hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound. With up to 7 hours of playback on a single charge and 30 hours total with the case, they're built for all-day use.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Solid battery life with wireless charging case
Pro:IP57 water and dust resistance

Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC on
Con:Requires Samsung devices for full codec support
Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive for some users

SoundPEATS H3

The SoundPEATS H3 are hybrid triple-driver true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive, detailed audio with strong adaptive noise cancellation, making them a standout value for music-focused listeners. They support a wide range of high-quality codecs, multipoint connectivity, and a compact, sport-friendly design, though battery life and call quality are not their strongest suits. Overall, they punch well above their price point in sonic performance while making some compromises in comfort and usability.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with precise bass and clear treble
Pro:Adaptive ANC performs well for the price
Pro:Supports aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs

Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
Con:Call quality is mediocre
Con:Comfort and passive isolation may not suit all ears

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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