Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud
Samsung
73 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
89 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | LDAC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 61 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 19 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Gemini, Bixby | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Samsung Phone app | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud0.403score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.896score per dollar
Nothing Ear (3) offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
