86

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds

In-ear TWS · ANC · 7.5h/30h · BT 5.4

$230

MSRP

86

Momentum 4 Headphones

Over-ear · ANC · 60h · aptX Adaptive · BT 5.2

$280

MSRP

Our verdict

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds takes the performance lead with a 0% 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 Momentum 4 Headphones tells a compelling value story. At $280 versus the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds's $230 price tag, it costs $50 less while delivering performance that's only 0% 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 Momentum 4 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

0% faster overall

Best value for money

Momentum 4 Headphones

2% better value per dollar

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds best for

Value for money

0% faster overall

Audio

Driver Size
10.5mm
42mm
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
6Hz - 22kHz
Form Factor
In-ear TWS
Over-ear

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)
7.5h
60h
Total with Case
30h
N/A
Fast Charge
5min → 1h
10min → 4h

Comfort

Weight
5.2g
293g
IP Rating
IP57
None
Wireless Charging
Yes (Qi)
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.4
5.2
Codecs
Samsung Scalable, AAC, SBC
aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Multipoint
Yes (2 devices)
Yes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Momentum 4 Headphones worth $50 more than the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds?

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

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

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

Can the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds handle 4K gaming?

The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds 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 Momentum 4 Headphones is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Earbuds or Momentum 4 Headphones?

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

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