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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

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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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 18,500In Stock
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Beats Powerbeats ProKSh 22,300
CMF Ear (3) B173KSh 21,500
JBL Tour Pro 2KSh 23,500
Beats Fit ProKSh 25,000
PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsKSh 23,000
Pixel Buds 2aKSh 21,500
Marshall Motif II ANCKSh 23,000
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is the better buy: it costs KSh 4,500 less, with the same IP57 rating as the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
5.1 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
5.4 g per earbud

Connections

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

Drivers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Enhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver

Transparency / ambient mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Ambient Sound, Adaptive Noise Control
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Ambient Sound

Case features

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
530mAh typical battery
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
515mAh typical battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.4).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

  • Lower price: KSh 18,500 (vs KSh 23,000).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Weight5.1 g per earbud5.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours with the caseUp to 26 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
DriversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver
Transparency / ambient modeAmbient Sound, Adaptive Noise ControlAmbient Sound

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (SM-R630)
Announced20262024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite, Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Weight5.1g per earbud5.4g per earbud
Dimensions30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D)18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
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 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
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices—
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settingsGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Voice AssistantBixbyBixby
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)
Special FeaturesLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch ReminderGalaxy AI Interpreter; 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec; blade controls

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
DriversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter10.5mm dynamic driver + 6.1mm planar driver
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3—
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise ControlAmbient Sound
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioSamsung 360 Audio
Microphones6 microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-C; wireless chargingUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight44.3g46.5g
Case Features530mAh typical battery515mAh typical battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IP57
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbudsGalaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tipsThree sets of silicone ear tips
DocumentationQuick Start GuideQuick 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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is the better buy, as it costs less.

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In-stock alternatives

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