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Pixel Buds 2a vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

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

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Pixel Buds 2a

Pixel Buds 2a

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.7 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 21,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.1 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 23,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro has better water and dust protection (IP57), lasts longer between charges (up to 26 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Pixel Buds 2a is slimmer.

Weight

Pixel Buds 2a
4.7 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
5.1 g per earbud

Connections

Pixel Buds 2a
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection

Controls

Pixel Buds 2a
Touch controls for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for playback

Fit

Pixel Buds 2a
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Silicone ear tips

Water resistance

Pixel Buds 2a
IP54 water and dust resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
IP57 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Pixel Buds 2a

  • Slimmer: 16 mm thick (vs 18.1 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 23,000).

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 26 hours (vs 10 hours).
  • Wireless charging.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.4).
  • Virtual surround sound.

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PriorityPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
FitSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LSilicone ear tips
Weight4.7 g per earbud5.1 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 26 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Google Pixel Buds appWorks with the Galaxy Wearable app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
BrandGoogleSamsung
ModelPixel Buds 2aGalaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)
Announced20252026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorFog, Berry, Iris, HazelWhite, Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Weight4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds5.1g per earbud
DimensionsEarbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 7 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC—
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingNoYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.1
App SupportGoogle Pixel Buds app on AndroidGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Multipoint Connection—Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Voice AssistantGemini and Google AssistantBixby
SensorsCapacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)
Special FeaturesGoogle Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast PairLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
DriversCustom-designed 11mm dynamic driversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter
Active Noise CancellationActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5Yes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control
MicrophonesTwo microphones per earbud6 microphones
Audio FeaturesGoogle Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3
Spatial Audio—Samsung 360 Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 26 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 ChargingNoYes
Case Dimensions50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight47.6g with earbuds44.3g
Case FeaturesProtective charging case530mAh typical battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
ControlsCapacitive touch controlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds; IPX4 caseIP57
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPixel Buds 2aSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsPixel Buds 2a earbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableNot includedUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/LThree sets of silicone ear tips
DocumentationQuick start guide 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

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the better buy; the Pixel Buds 2a makes sense if you want a slimmer build.

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