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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Shokz OpenDots One

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

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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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Shokz OpenDots One

Shokz OpenDots One

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 6.5 g per earbud.
  • Listed playback: 40 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 23,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro has better water and dust protection (IP57) and active noise cancellation and is lighter on the head, while the Shokz OpenDots One offers up to 40 hours with the charging case.

Fit

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
Shokz OpenDots One
Open-ear design without sealing ear tips

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
5.1 g per earbud
Shokz OpenDots One
6.5 g per earbud

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection
Shokz OpenDots One
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Noise cancellation

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Noise cancellation
Shokz OpenDots One
No noise cancellation

Controls

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for playback
Shokz OpenDots One
Touch controls for everyday use

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • True wireless in-ear earbuds.
  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.4).
  • Lighter: 5.1 g each (vs 6.5 g).

Shokz OpenDots One

  • Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
  • Rated for up to 40 hours in total with the charging case (vs 26).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
FitSilicone ear tipsOpen-ear design
Weight5.1 g per earbud6.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours with the caseListed playback: 40 hours with the case
Two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
BrandSamsungShokz
ModelGalaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)OpenDots ONE
Announced2026April 2025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
ColorWhite, Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
Weight5.1g per earbud6.5g per earbud; 39g case; 52g total
Dimensions30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
Battery LifeUp 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 offUp to 10 hours; up to 40 hours with charging case
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesYes (Qi case)
Charging Time—Earbuds 1 hour; case 2 hours wired / 4 hours wireless
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides up to 2 hours

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesYes
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settingsShokz app
Bluetooth Range—10m / 33ft

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
Voice AssistantBixby—
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)Dynamic left/right ear detection
Special FeaturesLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch ReminderInterchangeable left/right earbuds; JointArc titanium-alloy clip

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
DriversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeterDual circular drivers (equivalent to 16mm custom driver)
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3AAC, SBC
Active Noise CancellationYesNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise ControlOpen-ear situational awareness
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioDolby Audio
Microphones6 microphones4 AI noise-cancelling microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren DetectBassphere; OpenBass 2.0; DirectPitch; Dolby Audio
Frequency Response—100Hz–20kHz

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offExtends total playtime to 40 hours with charging case
Case ChargingUSB-C; wireless chargingUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)—
Case Weight44.3g39 g ± 2 g
Case Features530mAh typical batteryProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsTap and pinch touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IP54 (earbuds)
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsOpen-ear design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProShokz OpenDots One
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbudsOpenDots ONE earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedUSB-C cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tipsOpen-ear design
DocumentationQuick Start GuideUser guide and legal/warranty documentation

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • 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 Shokz OpenDots One makes sense if you want up to 40 hours with the charging case.

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