The Galaxy Buds4 Black is the standard model in Samsung’s 2026 earbud line, sitting below the Buds4 Pro. Samsung describes it as an open-fit design with no silicone ear tips, so it rests in the outer ear instead of sealing the canal, and each earbud weighs 4.6 g. It still brings adaptive active noise cancellation, six microphones, 360 Audio and Bluetooth 6.1, and battery life reaches up to 30 hours with the case when ANC is off. It works as a Bluetooth headset with any phone, but it is designed around Galaxy devices, and that shapes who should buy it.
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Galaxy Buds4 Black or Buds4 Pro?
Samsung’s own comparison makes the split clear. The Buds4 Pro uses an enhanced 2-way speaker (woofer plus tweeter) with dual amplifiers and ships with three sizes of silicone ear tips. The Galaxy Buds4 Black uses a 1-way dynamic driver with a single amplifier and an open-fit shape without tips, tuned, in Samsung’s words, for balanced everyday listening. Voice Detect and Siren Detect are listed for the Pro.
Both share Bluetooth 6.1, the same codec list including SSC-UHQ at 24-bit/96 kHz, six microphones, 360 Audio with head tracking and adaptive ANC. If you dislike the pressure of in-ear tips, or want the lighter and simpler model, the Galaxy Buds4 Black is the one to choose. Samsung sells it in White and Black; the black model is the discreet choice for commuting and work.
Sound, Codecs and Galaxy-Only Hi-Fi
On any phone the Galaxy Buds4 Black plays SBC and AAC, and it supports LC3 for LE Audio. With Samsung’s own codec, SSC, it can go further: Ultra High Quality audio at up to 24-bit/96 kHz is available on the Galaxy S26, S25, S24 and S23 series, Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and the Tab S11, S10 and S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. UHQ is off by default and is switched on in the phone settings.
360 Audio with head tracking works on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and on selected Samsung TVs, and support varies with the app and content. Adaptive EQ and Volume EQ adjust the sound to the fit and to listening level.
Noise Control and Calls
Adaptive ANC adjusts cancellation in real time, and Adaptive Noise Control moves between modes based on your surroundings; ambient sound lets outside voices through. Because the Galaxy Buds4 Black is open-fit rather than sealed, how much noise is removed depends on how it sits in your ear, and Samsung’s fit guidance suggests adjusting it at first.
Each Galaxy Buds4 Black earbud has three microphones, six in total, and Samsung processes voice with a deep neural network on each earbud independently. Super Wideband calls at up to 16 kHz are available on the Galaxy S26, S25, Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, A56, Tab S11 and Tab S10 with One UI 6.1.1 or later, and can depend on the mobile network.
Battery Life by Mode
Samsung lists four sets of figures for the Galaxy Buds4 Black. With ANC off: up to 6 hours of music per charge and 30 hours with the case, or up to 4 hours of talk time and 20 hours with the case. With ANC on: up to 5 hours of music and 24 hours with the case, or 3.5 hours of talk and 18 hours with the case. The headline 30 hours therefore assumes ANC is switched off.
Each Galaxy Buds4 Black earbud holds 45 mAh and the case 515 mAh. The case supports wireless charging at 2.5 to 4.5 W, but Samsung states the wireless charger and the cable are sold separately; the box contains the earbuds, charging case and quick start guide only.
Features That Need a Galaxy Phone
This is where the Galaxy Buds4 Black is most different from generic earbuds. On a Galaxy phone with One UI 8.0 or later, settings live directly in the phone’s menus; older versions use the Galaxy Wearable app, which needs Android 12.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB of memory, plus a Samsung Account. Samsung states the Galaxy Wearable app is not supported on iOS, so with an iPhone the earbuds work for audio but cannot be controlled or updated.
Head gestures, nods and shakes to answer calls or respond to Bixby, need a paired device on One UI 8.5. Interpreter and Live Translate need a Galaxy AI phone on One UI 6.1.1 or later, and Arabic is among the supported languages. Auto Switch moves audio between Galaxy phones, tablets, Galaxy Book laptops and some Samsung TVs signed in to the same Samsung Account. Samsung Find, Bixby voice wake-up and a neck-stretch reminder are also listed.
Who This Is Not For
iPhone users: the Galaxy Buds4 Black will play audio, but without the Galaxy Wearable app there is no way to change ANC modes, EQ or firmware from iOS. Swimmers and anyone expecting heavy water resistance, since Samsung’s spec table lists IP54, which covers dust and splashes. People who want the strongest possible isolation, because the open-fit shape has no ear tips; the Buds4 Pro is the sealed option. And anyone who wants a cable in the box, as neither a cable nor a charger is included.
Ordering the Galaxy Buds4 Black in the UAE
Delivery reaches every emirate in up to 3 business days, and it is free on orders from AED 300. The Galaxy Buds4 Black is covered by a 1-year warranty from Totot. If the item arrives faulty or does not match your order, you can return it within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 (SM-R540), Black
- Design: Open-fit, no silicone ear tips
- Speaker: 1-way dynamic driver, single amplifier
- Codecs: SSC-UHQ (24-bit/96 kHz on supported Galaxy devices), SSC, AAC, SBC, LC3
- Bluetooth: 6.1; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP; LE Audio; Auracast
- Noise control: Adaptive ANC, Adaptive Noise Control, ambient sound
- Audio features: 360 Audio with head tracking (Galaxy devices), Adaptive EQ, Volume EQ
- Microphones: 6 (3 per earbud); Super Wideband calls on supported Galaxy devices
- Controls: Touch, swipe, pinch; head gestures with One UI 8.5
- Battery (ANC off): Up to 6 h music (30 h with case); up to 4 h talk (20 h with case)
- Battery (ANC on): Up to 5 h music (24 h with case); up to 3.5 h talk (18 h with case)
- Battery capacity: 45 mAh per earbud; 515 mAh case
- Charging: Wireless charging case, 2.5–4.5 W; cable and wireless charger not included
- Water and dust resistance: IP54
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, hall, pressure, proximity, touch, voice pickup unit (VPU)
- Earbud size and weight: 30.5 x 18.3 x 19.3 mm, 4.6 g each
- Case size and weight: 51 x 28.3 x 51 mm, 45.1 g
- Compatibility: Bluetooth audio with any OS; settings via One UI 8.0+ or Galaxy Wearable (Android 12.0+, 1.5 GB RAM); no app control on iOS
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are from Samsung’s Galaxy Buds4 product pages for the Gulf and Saudi Arabia, including Samsung’s specifications table and feature disclaimers. Full details are published on the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 page.
FAQ
How long does the Galaxy Buds4 Black battery last?
6 hours of music per charge and 30 hours with the case with ANC off; 5 and 24 hours with ANC on, per Samsung.
Does the Galaxy Buds4 Black work with an iPhone?
Yes, for audio. Samsung states the Galaxy Wearable app is not supported on iOS, so you cannot change settings or update firmware from an iPhone.
Does it have silicone ear tips?
No. Samsung describes the Buds4 as open-fit; the Buds4 Pro is the model with three sizes of ear tips.
Is it waterproof?
No. Samsung’s specification table lists IP54, which covers dust and splashes, not swimming.
Is a charging cable included?
No. The box contains the earbuds, charging case and quick start guide; the cable and wireless charger are sold separately.
Does 24-bit audio work on any phone?
No. UHQ 24-bit/96 kHz needs one of the Galaxy phones or tablets Samsung lists, on One UI 6.1.1 or later.
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