Samsung Galaxy Buds4 SM-R540NZWAXAR
With a 24-bit hi-fi codec and adaptive ANC, the Galaxy Buds4 deliver detailed, clear audio that adjusts to your surroundings over Bluetooth 5.4. Its seamless ecosystem integration with Galaxy S26 phones offers AI-assisted call clarity, live translation, and a splash-resistant, redesigned fit for all-day comfort. Best for Samsung phone users who want strong call quality and adaptive noise cancellation over fitness features.
About This Earbuds
With a 24-bit hi-fi codec and adaptive ANC, the Galaxy Buds4 deliver detailed, clear audio that adjusts to your surroundings over Bluetooth 5.4. Its seamless ecosystem integration with Galaxy S26 phones offers AI-assisted call clarity, live translation, and a splash-resistant, redesigned fit for all-day comfort. Best for Samsung phone users who want strong call quality and adaptive noise cancellation over fitness features.
- Form factor in-ear
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth version 5.4
- Water resistance IPX4
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average battery (7th percentile) 7th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, 24-bit hi-fi |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Range | 61 |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Gemini, Bixby |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Samsung Phone app |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds4 SM-R540NZWAXAR | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 22.5 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP54 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds4 SM-R540NZWAXAR | 88.4 | 65.5 | 78.7 | 90.7 | 6.5 | 70.6 | 84.6 | 79.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 89 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.7 | 96 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 94.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.7 | 96.2 | 47.1 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 96.6 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 33.4 | 98.5 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 89.9 | 89 |
Usage Scores
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