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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs JBL Tour Pro 2

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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JBL Tour Pro 2

JBL Tour Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 12.2 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 23,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro has better water and dust protection (IP57) and is lighter on the head, while the JBL Tour Pro 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
5.1 g per earbud
JBL Tour Pro 2
12.2 g per earbud

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.1 connection
JBL Tour Pro 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Fit

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Silicone ear tips
JBL Tour Pro 2
Ear tips included

Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Up to 26 hours with the case
JBL Tour Pro 2
Up to 40 hours

Two devices

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
JBL Tour Pro 2
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 IPX5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 5.1 g each (vs 12.2 g).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).
  • Lower price: KSh 23,000 (vs KSh 23,500).

JBL Tour Pro 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 26 hours).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
FitSilicone ear tipsEar tips included
Weight5.1 g per earbud12.2 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours with the caseUp to 40 hours
Two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
BrandSamsungJBL
ModelGalaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)Tour Pro 2
Announced20262023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite, BlackBlack, Champagne

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
Weight5.1g per earbud12.2g per earpiece
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 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
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 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Fast Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devicesYes
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 settingsJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
Voice AssistantBixbyYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)—
Special FeaturesLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch ReminderSupports Auracast, True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
DriversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter10 mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3—
Active Noise CancellationYesTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise ControlAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 AudioSpatial Sound
Microphones6 microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren DetectJBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—16Ω

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off—
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 Weight44.3g73g
Case Features530mAh typical batterySmart case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57IPX5, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProJBL Tour Pro 2
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbudsJBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not includedUSB Type-C charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tips3 sizes of eartips
DocumentationQuick Start GuideWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

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 JBL Tour Pro 2 makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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