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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs CMF Ear B173

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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CMF Ear (3) B173

CMF Ear (3) B173

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.2 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IP54 rating for the case.
KSh 21,500In Stock
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Beats Powerbeats ProKSh 22,300
JBL Tour Pro 2KSh 23,500
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 ProKSh 18,500
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 4 Pro has better water and dust protection (IP57), lasts longer between charges (up to 26 hours) and is slimmer, while the CMF Ear B173 has hi-res Bluetooth audio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
5.1 g per earbud
CMF Ear B173
5.2 g per earbud

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection
CMF Ear B173
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Fit

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Silicone ear tips
CMF Ear B173
Three pairs of ear tips

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Up to 26 hours with the case
CMF Ear B173
Up to 5.5 hours

Two devices

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
CMF Ear B173
Stays connected to two devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 26 hours (vs 5.5 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.4).
  • Slimmer: 18.1 mm thick (vs 20.75 mm).

CMF Ear B173

  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 23,000).
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear B173
FitSilicone ear tipsThree pairs of ear tips
Weight5.1 g per earbud5.2 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours with the caseUp to 5.5 hours with ANC
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 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
BrandSamsung—
ModelGalaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)Ear (3) (B173)
Announced20262025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite, BlackWhite, Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
Weight5.1g per earbud5.2 g per earbud
Dimensions30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D)30.5 × 21.5 × 20.75 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
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 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off)
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingYesYes (case)
Charging Time—70 minutes wired; 120 minutes wirelessly
Fast Charging—5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds; 10 minutes provides 10 hours including case, ANC off

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.4
Multipoint ConnectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesYes, dual connection
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settingsNothing X
Bluetooth Range—10 m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
Voice AssistantBixbyCharging-case Talk button activates voice assistant
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)In-ear detection; pinch sensor
Special FeaturesLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch ReminderSuper Mic in charging case; Hi-Res Wireless Audio

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
DriversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter12mm dynamic driver
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3AAC, SBC, LDAC
Active Noise CancellationYesUp to 45dB ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise ControlYes
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioStatic spatial audio
Microphones6 microphonesSix MEMS microphones and two voice pickup units; Super Mic in case
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC
Frequency Response—20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance—32 ohms

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
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)55.5 × 55.5 × 22.25 mm
Case Weight44.3g—
Case Features530mAh typical batteryProtective charging case
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP54

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsPinch controls on earbuds; Talk and pairing buttons on case
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IP54 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsThree pairs of ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCMF Ear (3) B173
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbudsEar (3) (B173) earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedUSB-C to USB-C cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tipsEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design
DocumentationQuick Start GuideQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • 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.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the better buy; the CMF Ear B173 makes sense if you want hi-res Bluetooth audio.

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In-stock alternatives

Marshall Motif II ANCFor Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProMarshall Motif II ANCView product ↗JBL Tour Pro 2For Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2View product ↗Pixel Buds 2aFor CMF Ear (3) B173Pixel Buds 2aView product ↗Beats Powerbeats ProFor CMF Ear (3) B173Beats Powerbeats ProView product ↗

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