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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Beats Powerbeats 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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Beats Powerbeats Pro

Beats Powerbeats Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 9 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours.
  • Sensors: optical wear detection.
KSh 22,300In Stock
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CMF Ear (3) B173KSh 21,500
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 is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, lasts longer between charges (up to 26 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro only costs KSh 700 less.

Fit

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Silicone ear tips
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Four ear-tip sizes

Controls

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.1
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Bluetooth wireless

Charging port

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
USB-C
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Lightning on charging case

Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
6 microphones
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 26 hours (vs 9 hours).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2019).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

  • Lower price: KSh 22,300 (vs KSh 23,000).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
FitSilicone ear tipsFour ear-tip sizes
Battery lifeUp to 26 hours with the caseUp to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsVolume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.1Bluetooth wireless
Charging portUSB-CLightning on charging case
Microphones6 microphonesDual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
BrandSamsungBeats
ModelGalaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)Powerbeats Pro (original)
Announced2026April 2019
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite, Black—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
Weight5.1g per earbud—
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 ProBeats Powerbeats 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 9 hours per earbud
Charging PortUSB-CLightning on charging case
Wireless ChargingYes—
Fast Charging—5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours; 15 minutes for up to 4.5 hours playback

Connectivity

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

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
Voice AssistantBixbyHands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices; connected-device assistant via button
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)Optical wear detection; speech and motion accelerometers
Special FeaturesLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch ReminderApple H1; either earbud independently usable; automaticplay/pause

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
DriversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter—
Audio CodecsAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3—
Active Noise CancellationYes—
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control—
Spatial AudioSamsung 360 Audio—
Microphones6 microphonesDual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC offMore than 24 hours combined listening
Case ChargingUSB-C; wireless chargingLightning wired charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CLightning
Case Wireless ChargingYes—
Case Dimensions51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)—
Case Weight44.3g—
Case Features530mAh typical battery—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
ControlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controlsVolume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tipsFour ear-tip sizes; adjustable ear hooks

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProBeats Powerbeats Pro
Headphones / EarbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbudsPowerbeats Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable not included—
Audio CableNot included—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sets of silicone ear tipsFour ear-tip sizes
DocumentationQuick Start Guide—

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same case type: charging case.
  • 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 Beats Powerbeats Pro makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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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 ↗PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsFor Beats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsView product ↗Pixel Buds 2aFor Beats Powerbeats ProPixel Buds 2aView product ↗

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