Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
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| Feature |  Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 17,500.00 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic drivers | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP54 |
| Weight | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case | 4.6g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | Samsung |
| Model | Minor IV | Galaxy Buds4 (SM-R540) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Cream | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case | 4.6g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Charging Time | 1.1 hours earbuds; 2 hours case | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides 3 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| App Support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No dedicated voice command | Bixby |
| Sensors | Touch sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Special Features | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; battery preservation | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
Audio
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic drivers | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | N/A - open-fit design | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control |
| Spatial Audio | No | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
Charging Case
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Up to 24 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Case Weight | 39.41g | 45.1g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Dimensions | — | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (earbuds) | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Minor IV earbuds | Galaxy Buds4 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 | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide |