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9.3Noise control & calls7.2
3.2Battery3.2
9.8Build & features5.4
Why is Galaxy Buds3 better than Galaxy Buds4?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
Why is Galaxy Buds4 better than Galaxy Buds3?
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
- Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 4.6 g+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 5 h | 5 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.7 g | 4.6 g |
| Protection rating | IP57 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
