Samsung unveils Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro with AirPods-like design and upgraded internals

Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Unpacked 2026, preserving the AirPods-inspired look but adding a flat exterior metal surface and, on the Pro, a two‑way woofer/tweeter design for better sound and ANC. The Buds 4 cost $179 and Buds 4 Pro $249, with preorders starting today for an on-sale date of March 11. The Pro adds higher IP rating (IP57 vs IP54), silicone ear tips, and higher-end audio codecs, while Galaxy devices offer faster pairing and exclusive controls via the Wearable app; non‑Galaxy devices work but with limited features.