Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro worth the upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro actually scores 20.2 points below the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on battery (7.3 to 4.6) and calls (8.6 to 6.5). On paper: battery life 7 h to 8 h. Worth checking: codecs goes SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3 to SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable and bluetooth goes 6.1 to 5.0. It is at least $53 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.17.7
- Noise cancelling8.36.3
- Battery7.34.6
- Calls8.66.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Galaxy Buds 4 Pro | Galaxy Buds Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 7 h | 8 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3 | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.0 | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX7 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 28 h | |
| Microphones | 6 | 3 |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to Galaxy Buds Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.