Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
Quick take: The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 costs $10 less; the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 lasts longer per charge (8 hrs); only the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$169 | ~$179 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | ANC | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 30 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 5 min = 1 hr | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, SSC UHQ, LC3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes | No |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 g | 4.6 g |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
- ✓4.7g and 27% smaller — a small-ear favorite
- ✓Tensor A1 doubles ANC over the original Pixel Buds Pro
- ✓8 hours ANC plus 30 total tops most flagships
- ✓True multipoint across any two devices, not just Google's
- ✓Twist-to-adjust stabilizer fin keeps them planted
- ✓Undercuts Bose and Sony flagships at $169
- ✗SBC/AAC only — no LDAC even on a Pixel
- ✗Clean-but-dull tuning needs the 5-band EQ
- ✗Gemini voice features are hit-or-miss
- ✗Occasional case-charging quirks reported
- ✗ANC still trails Bose Ultra and AirPods Pro 3
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4
- ✓Open stem design stays comfortable for hours
- ✓Adaptive ANC takes the edge off despite no seal
- ✓Wireless charging case — base AirPods 4 doesn't have one
- ✓Bluetooth 6.1 with Auracast and LE Audio
- ✓Pinch-and-swipe stem controls work reliably
- ✓IP54 dust and splash resistance
- ✗5-hour ANC battery is bottom of the class
- ✗Open fit is a lottery — bass and ANC depend on your ears
- ✗Hi-res and AI features locked to Samsung phones
- ✗No true multipoint, only Samsung-account Auto Switch
- ✗Physics caps unsealed ANC well below sealed rivals
- ✗$180 is a tough ask against the $129 AirPods 4 ANC