Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro buys you 13.7 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in value (4.5 to 7.9), battery (5.7 to 7.3) and calls (7.4 to 8.6). On paper: codecs SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable to SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3, bluetooth 5.4 to 6.1 and drivers per side 1 to 2. It's also $40 cheaper, which makes this an easy call. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.19.1
- Noise cancelling7.68.3
- Battery5.77.3
- Calls7.48.6
- Value4.57.9
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Galaxy Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable | SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3 | |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Driver | 10.5 mm driver | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Galaxy Buds3 Pro to Galaxy Buds 4 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.