"Samsung promised "more than a design refresh" for its new top-end Galaxy Buds - it added upgraded woofers for improved, dual-amped hi-fi sound, a new blade design, clearer call performance, and better noise cancellation. Ultimately, while the $249.99 Galaxy Buds 4 aren't a huge leap forward over the previous model, they keep what was good about the Buds 3 and improve on most of what wasn't."
"That's because, much like the AirPods Pro 3 with Apple gear, the Buds 4 Pro still work best when paired with another Galaxy device. This unlocks all of the functionality of the Buds 4 Pro, including hi-res audio support, Gemini and Bixby voice wakeup, head gestures for call and Bixby control, the interpreter translation, Auracast, auto switch, and HD voice calling."
"Some of these are available with an Android device running the Galaxy Wear app, but for iPhone, Windows, and game consoles, the buds can only handle standard audio, calls, and toggling ANC on and off. It might be a good business decision, but it limits who can fully enjoy the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro feature upgraded woofers for enhanced dual-amped hi-fi sound, a new blade design, improved call performance, and better noise cancellation at $249.99. While not a dramatic upgrade from the Buds 3, they maintain previous strengths while improving weaknesses. However, full functionality requires pairing with Galaxy devices. Non-Galaxy users on Android, iPhone, Windows, and game consoles can only access standard audio, calls, and ANC toggling. Advanced features like hi-res audio, Gemini and Bixby voice control, head gestures, interpreter translation, Auracast, auto switch, and HD voice calling remain exclusive to Galaxy ecosystem users.
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