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7.2Noise control & calls3.0
3.2Battery4.3
Why is Galaxy Buds4 better than Spark?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Spark: No
- Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.4+13%
Why is Spark better than Galaxy Buds4?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Galaxy Buds4: Yes
- Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 7 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 5 h | — |
| Total with charging case | — | 30 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.6 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
