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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 vs Soundcore R50i NC

What Galaxy Buds4 does better (2) and where R50i NC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds4
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Buds4
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
1 advantage
7.2Noise control & calls3.1

Why is Galaxy Buds4 better than R50i NC?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · R50i NC: No
  2. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%

Why is R50i NC better than Galaxy Buds4?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 10 h+67%
Specifications

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Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h10 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.6 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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