The redesigned, better-across-the-board Samsung Galaxy Buds4 just got better again, and in the most important area of all for shoppers — the price. It’s been over a month since the Buds4 have been priced as low as they are now at Amazon, just $163. The sleeker, more premium look and improved sound quality of the Buds4 put them in the upper echelon of wireless earbud, all while the price begins to settle into a lower orbit.
The biggest selling points the Galaxy Buds4 bring to the table is tight integration with the larger Samsung ecosystem, particularly the Galaxy S26 series smartphones, and a fresh industrial design with a blade-style stem and a metal finish that reads a bit more premium than the rounded, plasticky look of some competitors.
Brains Run In the Family
The AI features built into the Buds4 are where Samsung really leaned hardest into the symbiotic relationship between their newest buds and newest smartphones. Live Translate works in real time, delivering audio translated from different languages directly into your ears during conversations without needing to pull out your phone. The hands-free AI assistant integration lets you ask questions and get answers without touching anything — again, optimized for S26 Series pairing, so the experience will be more limited on other Android devices or iPhones.
As sound goes, these are unquestionably the best Galaxy Buds yet. Hi-Res Audio support captures detail in the upper frequency range that get lost in lesser devices. Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation adjusts sound levels automatically scales to the ambient noise around you. When used for phone calls, the quality is crisp and clear, even in challenging environments.
Glowed-Up Buds
Billy Crystal’s old “Fernando” SNL character said it’s better to look good than to feel good, but the Buds4 accomplish both. The updated fit reduces the need to readjust during longer wear sessions. An IP54 rating handles rain, sweat, and dust without issue — not fully waterproof, but solid enough for workouts and commutes. Touch controls cover the standard bases: calls, volume, playback, and feature access via pinch and swipe gestures on the stem. And both the buds themselves and their charging case have a more premium look than previous models.
With Amazon’s best-in-a-month $163 price in place, the Galaxy Buds4 are a solid buy for anyone looking for high-quality wireless earbuds. But if the rest of your tech life is spent in the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, the Buds4 are a mandatory addition.
