PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
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| Feature |  PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 25,500.00 | KSh 23,500.00 |
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | Enhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter |
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up 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 |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP57 |
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 5.1g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Samsung |
| Model | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds | Galaxy Buds4 Pro (SM-R640) |
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | White, Black |
Design
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case | 5.1g per earbud |
| Dimensions | Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm | 30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case | Up 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 Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Multipoint Connection | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | — | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
Features
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
Audio
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Planar magnetic drivers | Enhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control |
| Spatial Audio | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | AI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 |
| Audio Features | — | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect |
Charging Case
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 88 x 42 x 38mm | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | 71g | 44.3g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 530mAh typical battery |
Design & Controls
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP57 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds | Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips | Three sets of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide |