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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.29 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 17,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 17,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP55) and hi-res Bluetooth audio, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 lasts longer between charges (up to 24 hours) and is lighter on the head and slimmer.

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
5.29 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
4.6 g per earbud

Connections

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Bluetooth 6.1 connection

Controls

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
Touch controls for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Touch controls for playback

Fit

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
XS, S, M and L ear tips
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Open-fit design

Battery life

OnePlus Buds Pro 3
10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Up to 24 hours with the case

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Buds Pro 3

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Lower price: KSh 17,000 (vs KSh 17,500).
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 24 hours (vs 10 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 4.6 g each (vs 5.29 g).
  • Slimmer: 18.3 mm thick (vs 21.15 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
FitXS, S, M and L ear tipsOpen-fit design
Weight5.29 g per earbud4.6 g per earbud
Battery life10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 24 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
BrandOnePlusSamsung
ModelBuds Pro 3Galaxy Buds 4 (SM-R540)
Announced20242026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorMidnight Opus, Lunar Radiance, Sapphire Blue—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Weight5.29g per earbud; 50.62g case4.6g per earbud
DimensionsEarbud 33.6 x 21.15 x 25mm; case 64.7 x 52.45 x 25.75mm30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Battery Life10 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 25.5 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Charging Time70 minutes wired; 2.5 hours wireless—
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours total—
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (case)Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth Range10m—
Multipoint ConnectionYesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
App SupportHeyMelody appGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Voice AssistantYes, configurable through HeyMelodyBixby
SensorsVoice pickup bone sensorAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)
Special FeaturesDynaudio tuning; Hi-Res LHDC; dual-device connectionLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Drivers11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter11mm 1-way dynamic driver
Frequency Response10Hz-40kHz—
Impedance18 ohms woofer; 9 ohms tweeter—
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 50dBYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control
Spatial AudioSpatial Audio with head trackingSamsung 360 Audio
Microphones3 microphones plus voice-pickup bone sensor per earbud6 microphones
Audio Features—Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions64.7 x 52.45 x 25.75mm51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight50.62g45.1g
Case FeaturesProtective charging case515mAh typical battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 earbudsIP54
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsXS, S, M and L ear tipsOpen-fit design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Headphones / EarbudsBuds Pro 3 earbudsGalaxy Buds 4 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designOpen-fit design
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 if you want better water and dust protection and hi-res Bluetooth audio, or the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 if you would rather have longer battery life and a lighter fit.

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