Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Alternatives
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is one of our top earbuds picks of 2026 ($249.99 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for typical buyers.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Priced within a few dollars of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $249 with a 4.7/5 rating, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Apple EarPods
At $19 the Apple EarPods costs $230.99 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC
At $179 the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC costs $70.99 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
At $229 the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 costs $20.99 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC
At $99.99 the Soundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC costs $150 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
JLab Go Air Pop+
At $24.99 the JLab Go Air Pop+ costs $225 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
At $129.99 the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 costs $120 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Soundcore Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max
At $149.99 the Soundcore Anker Liberty 5 Pro Max costs $100 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
EarFun Air Pro 4
At $89.99 the EarFun Air Pro 4 costs $160 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
EarFun Air Pro 4+
At $99.99 the EarFun Air Pro 4+ costs $150 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Beats Studio Buds +
At $149.95 the Beats Studio Buds + costs $100.04 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Anker Soundcore P30i
At $49.99 the Anker Soundcore P30i costs $200 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
TOZO A1
At $19.99 the TOZO A1 costs $230 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Status Pro X
At $199.99 the Status Pro X costs $50 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
CMF Buds Pro 2
At $59.99 the CMF Buds Pro 2 costs $190 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Nothing Ear (a)
At $99 the Nothing Ear (a) costs $150.99 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Beats Solo Buds
At $79.99 the Beats Solo Buds costs $170 less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 sits $50 above the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $299.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Sony WF-1000XM5
Priced within a few dollars of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $249.99 with a 4.3/5 rating, the Sony WF-1000XM5 is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds sits $49.01 above the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $299 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Priced within a few dollars of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $249.99 with a 4.2/5 rating, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is the closest direct comparable in the category.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 sits $49.96 above the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $299.95 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds sits $49.01 above the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $299 and earns a 4.2/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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