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8.8 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro $250 at Samsung Pros Sleeker design with slightly more comfortable, secure fit
Excellent sound with upgraded drivers
Top-tier voice-calling and transparency mode
Built-in voice and touch controls work well
Robust feature set
Slightly improved adaptive noise canceling Cons Noise canceling and battery life have room to improve
Eartips have a proprietary design so you can't swap in third-party tips unless they're designed for the buds
Some features are exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices or Android-only
When Samsung released the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in 2024, it got some grief for moving to an AirPods-like stem design. The new look was hard to stomach for some Galaxy Buds fans, who felt Samsung had caved to Apple's design ethos. If you were hoping Samsung would return to its stemless ways with future Galaxy buds, sorry, that's not in the cards. Its new flagship Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have a stick design. But if it's any consolation, they look snazzier, fit a bit better and they have upgraded sound and slightly improved performance all-around. That's why I awarded them a CNET Editors' Choice.
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