Four weeks of daily double-wearing, alternating between AirPods Pro 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro by use case: here is our complete experience report.
Noise Cancellation: Apple Takes the Lead
The AirPods Pro 4 outperform the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in ANC across mid-range frequencies (voices, offices). Samsung counters with a warmer musical rendering and more advanced equalizer customization.
- AirPods Pro 4: better mid-range ANC, exemplary Apple H2 integration
- Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: warmer sound, better battery life (7h vs 6h)
- AirPods: Apple/Mac advantage; Galaxy: Android/Windows advantage
- Same price: €299
The choice depends on your ecosystem. In an Apple environment, the AirPods Pro 4 are unquestionably the best. On Android, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro offer more flexibility.