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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4

What FreeBuds Pro 5 does better (5) and where Galaxy Buds4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Huawei · 2026FreeBuds Pro 5
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $160
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Buds4
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $150
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.9Battery3.2
9.5Build & features5.4

Why is FreeBuds Pro 5 better than Galaxy Buds4?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 6 h+50%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds4: No
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  4. LDACYes · Galaxy Buds4: No
  5. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%

Why is Galaxy Buds4 better than FreeBuds Pro 5?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 4.6 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earSemi-in-ear (open)
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency10 Hz—
Highest frequency48,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h5 h
Total with charging case38 h—
Battery capacity60 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g4.6 g
Protection ratingIP57IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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