Beats Studio Buds Black
Score: 76/100
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 with ANC
Score: 80/100Rankings
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are true-wireless earbuds with Adaptive ANC 2.0, Hi-Res 24-bit/96 kHz audio and IP54 water resistance. Their advanced features are largely locked to Samsung devices and battery life suffers with ANC enabled. Ideal for Galaxy users who want premium sound and integration, but less appealing to non-Samsung owners.
The Beats Studio Buds are true-wireless earbuds offering active noise cancellation and an IPX4 sweat-resistant design, delivering up to 8 hours of playback with ANC and a total of 36 hours from the case. They lack wireless charging and have occasional fit issues for some users. Ideal for commuters and fitness enthusiasts who value cross-platform compatibility and compactness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
— | 5.5 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 58 gbest | 58 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | — |
13 mmbest | 11 mm | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 8 hours | 5 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 6.1 |
Audio(2) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Active Noise Cancelling | Active |
Driver Size (mm) | 13 mm | 11 mm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Studio Buds + for its reengineered acoustic platform, two-layer transducers and Fast Fuel quick-charge, delivering richer bass, clearer calls and longer battery life than the original model. They also commend the IPX4 rating, cross-platform pairing and Class 1 Bluetooth range, while noting the absence of wireless charging and a lower waterproof rating compared with top competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the earbuds for their balanced, studio-like sound, reliable Bluetooth connectivity and comfortable, secure fit during workouts. Common frustrations revolve around the need to purchase a separate USB-C charging adapter and occasional fit mismatches when eartip sizes are not ideal.
Professional reviewers commend the Galaxy Buds4 for their refreshed design, Bluetooth 6.1 stability, Adaptive ANC/EQ, and the exclusive SSC UHQ mode that delivers studio-grade sound on compatible Galaxy phones. Samsung's own previews stress the immersive 24-bit/96 kHz audio and ear-shape-optimized ANC, while YouTube reviewers highlight the usefulness of real-time Adaptive EQ and head-tracking 360 Audio. Criticism centers on the restriction of UHQ to select devices, the requirement of the Galaxy Wearable app for full functionality on other phones, and battery life figures that omit the impact of active ANC.
Because the Buds4 have only just launched, user feedback is limited, but early pre-order chatter suggests strong enthusiasm for the sound quality, ANC performance, and tight Galaxy ecosystem integration. Anticipated complaints focus on reduced feature support for non-Samsung phones and concerns that real-world ANC usage will shorten battery life.
