74

Live 770NC Headphones

Over-ear · ANC · 65h · AAC · BT 5.3

$150

MSRP

86

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds

In-ear TWS · ANC · 7.5h/30h · BT 5.4

$230

MSRP

Our verdict

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds takes the performance lead with a 16% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.

However, the Live 770NC Headphones tells a compelling value story. At $150 versus the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds's $230 price tag, it costs 53% less while delivering performance that's only 16% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Live 770NC Headphones is the smarter purchase. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds

16% faster overall

Best value for money

Live 770NC Headphones

7% better value per dollar

Live 770NC Headphones best for

Power efficiency

7% better value per dollar

Audio

Driver Size
40mm
10.5mm
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
20Hz - 20kHz
Form Factor
Over-ear
In-ear TWS

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)
65h
7.5h
Total with Case
N/A
30h
Fast Charge
5min → 4h
5min → 1h

Comfort

Weight
252g
5.2g
IP Rating
None
IP57
Wireless Charging
No
Yes (Qi)

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
AAC, SBC
Samsung Scalable, AAC, SBC
Multipoint
Yes (2 devices)
Yes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

Active Noise Cancellation
Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Galaxy AI)
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes (Adaptive)

Frequently asked questions

Is the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds worth $80 more than the Live 770NC Headphones?

It depends on your needs. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds scores 86 overall vs 74 for the Live 770NC Headphones. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Live 770NC Headphones offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Live 770NC Headphones or Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds?

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Live 770NC Headphones still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the Live 770NC Headphones handle 4K gaming?

The Live 770NC Headphones can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Live 770NC Headphones or Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds?

Choose the Live 770NC Headphones if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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