Samsung just launched its Galaxy Buds4 series alongside the Galaxy S26, and the company's betting big on computational design and AI integration. The flagship Buds4 Pro packs a wider woofer that increases speaker area by nearly 20% compared to the previous generation, while both models feature enhanced Active Noise Cancellation and what Samsung calls the most refined fit ever achieved through analysis of hundreds of millions of ear data points. Pre-orders start today, with general availability hitting March 11.
Samsung Electronics is making its most aggressive play yet in the premium earbuds space. The newly unveiled Galaxy Buds4 series arrives with hardware upgrades that directly target Apple's AirPods Pro dominance - and the company's leaning hard into AI integration to differentiate.
The standout feature? A redesigned woofer in the Buds4 Pro that Samsung's calling "wider" - engineering speak for a driver that maximizes vibration area while minimizing wasted edge space. The result is a 19.8% increase in effective speaker area compared to the Buds3 Pro, all without making the earbuds bulkier. Paired with a dedicated tweeter, the dual-driver system now supports 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio, putting it on par with Sony's WF-1000XM5 technical specs.
"We engineered our most powerful hi-fi audio and our most secure, ergonomic fit to enhance one another, delivering the best listening experience we've ever created," Ikhyun Cho, Corporate VP of Samsung's Mobile Enhancement R&D Team, told reporters during the Galaxy Unpacked event. That's marketing language, but the technical details back up the ambition. The two-way speaker system sits strategically on the upper side of the metal finish to maximize Active Noise Cancellation while minimizing wind interference - a persistent complaint with previous Buds generations.
Samsung's also overhauling the fit. The Buds4 series introduces what the company calls a "blade design identity" - computational engineering that analyzed ear shape data from hundreds of millions of people and ran over 10,000 fit simulations. The result is a smaller earbud head (on the standard Buds4) with a stabilized metal blade featuring engraved pinch controls. It's a direct response to comfort complaints that have plagued Samsung's earbuds lineup, where users often reported fatigue during extended wear.
