Quick verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are Samsung’s best earbuds yet: a proper dual-driver setup, genuinely strong noise cancelling, and a refined design that ditches the old Blade Lights for brushed metal. At $399 in Australia they undercut Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 by $30 — but independent lab testing says they still trail the best of Apple and Sony for outright noise cancelling. Our take: if you own a Galaxy phone, these are the easy pick. If you don’t, read on before you buy.
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Australian price and where to buy
Here’s the price picture (checked 8 October 2026):
$399 RRP — the official Australian price, unchanged since launch.
$399 — Telstra (verified in stock today).
Street pricing has been a little kinder at times: a price aggregator showed the Buds 4 Pro at $345 at The Good Guys and $349 at JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks within the last week, so it’s worth checking current listings before paying full price. They’ve also been discounted before — JB Hi-Fi ran them at $339 in June — so sales aren’t rare. Prices from Telstra; also stocked at Samsung’s online store, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Harvey Norman and Officeworks.
Release date and availability
The Buds 4 Pro were announced on 25 February 2026 at Galaxy Unpacked, alongside the Galaxy S26 series, and went on sale in Australia on 11 March 2026. They come in Black and White everywhere, plus a Pink Gold colour exclusive to Samsung’s online store.
What they are and key features
The headline upgrade is the dual-driver speaker system: an 11mm dynamic woofer (about 20% larger effective area than the Buds 3 Pro’s) paired with a ~5.5mm planar tweeter, each with its own amplifier. Two-way drivers are the proper way to do earbuds — dedicated hardware for bass and treble instead of one driver doing everything — and reviewers consistently rate the sound as excellent, with an airy, punchy profile.
Adaptive ANC 2.0. Samsung’s second-generation adaptive noise cancelling with real-time processing. This is where the honest caveat comes in: independent lab testing by SoundGuys found the Buds 4 Pro block around 84% of outside noise at full strength — better than the Buds 3 Pro, but slightly behind the Sony WF-1000XM6 and the AirPods Pro 3. Good, not class-leading.
Hi-res wireless audio. Bluetooth 6.1 with Samsung’s SSC-UHQ codec delivering 24-bit/96kHz — but only on compatible Galaxy phones. Everyone else gets AAC, SBC or LC3. This is the ecosystem catch that runs through the whole product: they work with any Android phone or iPhone, but the headline audio features need a Galaxy device.
Calls and smarts. Three microphones per bud (two high-SNR digital mics plus a voice pickup sensor) with bone-conduction mic upgrades for clearer calls in noise. Head gestures let you nod to accept a call or shake your head to decline it. 360 Audio with head tracking, Live Translate across 22 languages, and a 9-band custom EQ round out the feature list.
Battery and durability. Six hours per charge with ANC on (seven with it off), up to 26–30 hours total with the case. The case charges over USB-C and wirelessly. Both the buds and the case are IP57 rated — proper dust and water resistance, good enough for workouts and rain.
The design. A stem-style bud with brushed metal plating and an engraved pinch-control area, and a flat clamshell case with a transparent lid. The divisive Blade Lights from the Buds 3 Pro are gone. Each bud weighs 5.1g — light enough to forget you’re wearing them.
Practical extras include Find My Earbuds, multipoint connection for juggling a phone and laptop, and per-app listening profiles. The 9-band custom EQ is genuinely useful too — the default tuning leans bass-forward, and a few minutes in the Galaxy Wearable app tames it to your taste.
The honest caveats
First, the ecosystem lock-in. The best bits — SSC-UHQ hi-res audio, 360 Audio, the AI features — only work on Samsung phones. On an iPhone or a non-Galaxy Android, you’re buying very good $399 earbuds that leave some of their headline features on the table. Reviewers have been consistent on this: great buds, but the full experience demands a Galaxy phone.
Second, the ANC is very good rather than the best. If silencing a plane cabin is your top priority, lab results put the Sony and Apple options slightly ahead.
Third, it’s an iterative upgrade. Tom’s Guide’s reviewer liked the sound and ANC a lot but noted many of the features aren’t massively groundbreaking over the previous generation. If you own the Buds 3 Pro and they’re still going strong, there’s no urgent reason to upgrade.
How they compare to rivals
vs Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($429). The direct fight. Apple’s buds cost $30 more in Australia and cancel slightly more noise in lab tests, but Samsung’s dual-driver setup and richer feature list (head gestures, Live Translate) make this a genuine toss-up. Galaxy phone owner? Samsung. iPhone owner? The AirPods’ ecosystem advantages mirror Samsung’s — get the Apple pair.
vs Sony WF-1000XM6. Sony’s new flagship edges the Buds 4 Pro on noise cancelling and has the audiophile brand cachet, but typically costs more. For pure ANC performance, Sony wins; for features and value, Samsung has the argument.
vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2. Bose remains the comfort and ANC benchmark for many, priced around the same premium tier. The Samsung counters with better smarts and Galaxy integration.
vs Galaxy Buds 4 ($299). Samsung’s own cheaper option uses an open-fit design (no silicone tips) with weaker ANC and an IP54 rating. If you want proper in-ear noise cancelling, the Pro’s extra $100 is money well spent.
Worth it? Our verdict
At $399, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a fair price for what they are: Samsung’s most complete earbuds, with excellent sound, strong (if not chart-topping) ANC, and a feature list nobody else matches at this price. The value case is strongest for Galaxy phone owners, who unlock the hi-res codec and AI features that justify the premium.
Buy them if you’re in the Samsung ecosystem and want the best buds Samsung makes. Think twice if you’re on iPhone — you’ll pay $399 for earbuds that can’t show you their best tricks — or if you already own the Buds 3 Pro, which remain excellent. And check the street price before paying RRP: we’ve seen them $50 under at major retailers.
Verdict: the best earbuds for Galaxy owners, and a genuinely good $399 package for everyone else — just know what you’re giving up without a Samsung phone. At street prices under $350, which we’ve seen more than once, they’re genuinely hard to beat for anyone in the Samsung ecosystem.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro in Australia?
The RRP is $399. Telstra has them at $399 in stock (checked 8 October 2026), and we’ve seen street prices around $345–$349 at The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks, so check current listings before paying full price.
When were the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro released in Australia?
They were announced on 25 February 2026 at Galaxy Unpacked alongside the Galaxy S26 series, and went on sale in Australia on 11 March 2026.
Are the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro better than the AirPods Pro 3?
It depends on your phone. The AirPods Pro 3 ($429) cancel slightly more noise in independent lab tests, but the Buds 4 Pro ($399) have a dual-driver setup and a deeper feature list. Galaxy phone owners should get the Samsung buds; iPhone owners should get the AirPods.
Do the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro work with iPhone?
Yes — they connect to any Bluetooth device including iPhones. But the best features (SSC-UHQ hi-res audio, 360 Audio, Galaxy AI features) only work with Samsung Galaxy phones, so iPhone users won’t get the full $399 experience.
What’s the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro?
Six hours per charge with ANC on (seven with it off), and up to 26–30 hours total including the charging case. The case supports USB-C wired and wireless charging.
Sources
Telstra (AU price/availability) — https://www.telstra.com.au/accessories/earbuds/samsung/galaxy-buds4-pro
Tom’s Guide (review) — https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review
GadgetGuy (AU price/release) — https://www.gadgetguy.com.au/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-release-date-price/
BTTR Reviews (AU pricing/retailers) — https://www.bttr.reviews/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series/
Gadgets360 (review) — https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/reviews/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review-11339157
Wikipedia (release history) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Buds4
OzBargain (AU deal history) — https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/962780
Feebee (AU street prices) — http://feebee.com.au/s/samsung%20buds%20pro/
