Apple AirPods 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods 5 |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,500.00 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled | 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 | IP57 earbuds and charging case | IP54 |
| Weight | 4.3 g per earbud | 4.6g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | AirPods 5 | Galaxy Buds4 (SM-R540) |
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 g per earbud | 4.6g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm per earbud | 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled | 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 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Bixby |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; force sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Special Features | Live Translation; Conversation Awareness; Siri Interactions | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 11mm 1-way dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Adaptive Audio | Ambient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control |
| Spatial Audio | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | Dual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphone | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | H2 chip; Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 20 hours total with ANC enabled | 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 | No | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm | 51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | 32.3 g | 45.1g |
| Case Features | USB-C charging and status indicator | 515mAh typical battery |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Force sensor for playback, calls and listening modes; Siri voice control | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 earbuds and charging case | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 5 | Galaxy Buds4 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable sold separately | 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 | Documentation | Quick Start Guide |