Best on other Androids
EarFun Air Pro 4
- LDAC plus aptX Adaptive
- Up to 7.5 hours a charge
Cheaper alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Three pairs at about half the price that don't need a Samsung phone.
Updated 5 November 2026
Longest battery
Sony WF-C710N
- Up to 8.5 hours a charge
- Full app on iPhone too
Lightest buds
Nothing Ear (a)
- Just 4.8 g per bud
- LDAC on any Android
The original
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Worth it if: You have a recent Galaxy phone
- Very comfortable, they slip right in
- Sound and quiet close to Sony's best
What buyers love: how it sounds.
Not worth it if: You're on an iPhone
Fairly priced
What are you actually paying extra for with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro?
What the extra money buys
- Very comfortable, they slip right in
- Sound and quiet close to Sony's best
- Survive a dunk in water (IP57)
- Galaxy AI extras like live translation
Worth it if
- You have a recent Galaxy phone
- Comfort is your top priority
- You get caught in heavy rain a lot
Not worth it if
- You're on an iPhone
- You want all-day battery per charge
Good to know
Why each one made the list, and our final recommendation.
EarFun Air Pro 4
Samsung keeps its hi-res link for Galaxy phones, but the Air Pro 4 speaks LDAC and aptX Adaptive, which most other Android phones support. Android Central praised the comfort. PC Gamer liked the long battery and its grip on wind and fan noise, but found the mic poor.
Sony WF-C710N
The WF-C710N works the same on iPhone and Android, with Sony's full app on both. Tom's Guide found it light and easy to wear through a long day, and said its quiet punches above its price. What Hi-Fi praised the calls but found it lets in more voices than flagships.
Nothing Ear (a)
Like the Buds4 Pro, the Ear (a) uses a short stem, but each bud weighs a little less. TechRadar found its noise cancelling a standout at the price, with a big, lively sound. Expert Reviews said the controls are fiddly and the EQ basic, and the case doesn't charge wirelessly.
Final recommendation: On a Pixel or other Android phone, the EarFun Air Pro 4 gets you hi-res sound and more battery for about half. If you switch between iPhone and Android, the Sony WF-C710N lasts longest and has an app on both. The Nothing Ear (a) suits a light fit. Galaxy phone owners who value comfort most should stick with the Buds4 Pro.
Side by side
Specs from each maker. Price levels come from shop prices we checked recently; tap through for today's price.
| Model | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | Affordable | Budget | Budget | Budget |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on (claimed) | Up to 6 hours | Up to 7.5 hours | Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 5.5 hours |
| With the case, noise cancelling on (claimed) | Up to 26 hours | Up to 35 hours | Up to 30 hours | Up to 24.5 hours |
| Weight per bud | 5.1 g | – | 5.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Fit | Sealed, silicone tips | Sealed, silicone tips | Sealed, silicone tips | Sealed, silicone tips |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP54 (buds), IPX2 (case) |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, Samsung SSC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Shop | Check price on Amazon ↗ | Check price on Amazon ↗ | Check price on Amazon ↗ | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
Questions people ask
Are the Galaxy Buds4 Pro worth it without a Samsung phone?
Less so. They still sound and block noise well on other Android phones, but the hi-res codec and some features need a recent Galaxy, and iPhones get no app at all. At full price, a cheaper pair often makes more sense.
Do the Buds4 Pro stay in for the gym?
Mostly. Reviewers found the fit secure for everyday use, though What Hi-Fi felt the grip loosen during hard workouts. Only three tip sizes come in the box, so check the app's fit test.
Are the Buds4 Pro quieter than the WF-C710N?
Yes. The Buds4 Pro come close to Sony's flagship for blocking noise, while the WF-C710N lets in more voices and higher sounds. On a quiet commute the gap is small; on a crowded train you'll notice it.
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How we reached this
We compared the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro with the alternatives most often recommended by independent reviewers, then checked each against the makers' own specs and current prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: Samsung UK: Galaxy Buds4 Pro, What Hi-Fi?: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro review, Expert Reviews: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro review, EarFun: Air Pro 4, Android Central: EarFun Air Pro 4 review, PC Gamer: EarFun Air Pro 4 review, Sony UK: WF-C710N specifications, What Hi-Fi?: Sony WF-C710N review, Tom's Guide: Sony WF-C710N review, Nothing: Ear (a), TechRadar: Nothing Ear (a) review, Expert Reviews: Nothing Ear (a) review.