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Apple AirPods 4 with ANC · 179 €Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro · 219 €
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| What matters | Apple AirPods 4 with ANCAppleMedium confidence | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProSamsungMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.1 | 7.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 179,00 € (best in this comparison) | 219,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 6.9 | 7.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Performance | 7.6 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.2 |
| Repairability | 2.2 | 2.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 7.8 |
| Battery (ANC on) | 4 h | 6 h |
| Noise cancelling | Good for an open fit | Excellent, adaptive |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP57 buds |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SSC Hi-Fi, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C + wireless | USB-C + wireless |
| Best for | People who cannot stand in-ear tips · iPhone owners · Awareness of surroundings while cancelling noise | Galaxy owners wanting 24-bit audio · Strong adaptive ANC · Tight ecosystem integration |
| Avoid if | You want maximum isolation · You are on Android | You are not on a Galaxy phone · You disliked the switch to stems |
| Main drawback | Open fit limits how much ANC can do | Hi-res audio needs a recent Galaxy handset |
Verdict
Take the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC unless you need performance.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro scores highest at 7.2, but it costs 40,00 € more than the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, which scores 7.1. That premium buys you performance — 1.1 points of it. Worth it if galaxy owners wanting 24-bit audio describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for open fit limits how much ANC can do on the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC.
Best overallSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro — Highest Worth Score here at 7.2, 0.1 ahead of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC. Best for galaxy owners wanting 24-bit audio.
Best valueApple AirPods 4 with ANC — 40,00 € cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro and only 0.1 behind on Worth Score. You give up performance.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.