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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $179.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦251,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦252,000 (Stored estimate) |
PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless Earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 20, 2024 | July 24, 2024 |
| Model Name | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) |
| Price | $179 | $179.99 |
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS3 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 11mm |
| Driver Type | Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier | 1-way dynamic driver |
| Sound Features | ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ | Adaptive ANC, Adaptive EQ, 360 Audio |
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes | Yes, Adaptive ANC |
| App Support | iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings + Find My; no standalone app | Galaxy Wearable app |
| Customizable EQ | No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only | Yes, Adaptive EQ + presets |
| Low-Latency / Gaming Mode | Not officially marketed | — |
| Sound Modes | Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation | ANC / Ambient / Adaptive |
| Touch Controls | Force sensor on stem — press for play/pause/calls, hold to toggle ANC/Transparency or Siri, squeeze for camera | Pinch/swipe stem controls |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free) | Bixby, Google Assistant/Gemini |
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Automatic switching among Apple devices on same Apple ID | Auto Switch across Samsung Galaxy ecosystem |
| Range | — | ~10m (typical) |
| Supported Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC, MP3 VBR, Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | Not supported |
BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Available | White | Silver, White |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~30.2 x 18.3 x 18.0mm; Case 46.2 x 50.0 x 21.0mm | Earbud 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm; Case 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4mm |
| Form Factor | Open-fit (no silicone tip), redesigned stem, semi-open case | Open-fit, stem/"blade" design |
| Ingress Protection | IP54 (earbuds and case; wireless charging case) | IP57 |
| Materials | Plastic housing | Recycled plastic (fishing nets/water barrels) |
| Weight | 4.3g per earbud; case 34.7g | 4.7g per earbud |
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | Earbud 48mAh; Case 515mAh |
| Fast Charging | 5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening | — |
| Total Playtime | Up to 4 hrs per charge with ANC on; up to 20 hrs total with case (ANC on) / 30 hrs (ANC off) | Up to 6 hrs (ANC off) / 5 hrs (ANC on); 30 hrs / 24 hrs total with case |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified | Yes, Qi-certified |
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 per earbud (6 total) | 3 mics + Voice Pickup Unit per earbud |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + speech-detecting accelerometer; Voice Isolation | Digital mics + VPU, ML-based noise reduction, Super Wideband voice |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" or press-and-hold stem | Bixby / Gemini, touch-activated |
BOX CONTENTS6 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Cable | Sold separately | Not included |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | None (open-fit design) | Open-fit, no silicone eartips (fixed design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case | None notable |
| Main Device | AirPods 4 with ANC (pair) | Earbuds + transparent-top charging case |
| User Manual | Yes | Quick Start Guide |
| Warranty Card | Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized) | Included (region-dependent) |
COMPATIBILITY3 fields
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS | Android 10.0+ and iOS |
| Profiles Supported | Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple) | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro | Galaxy smartphones/tablets/Galaxy Book (full), other Android/iOS (basic) |
KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field
| Specification | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Galaxy Buds3 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight | First non-Pro AirPods with ANC and Transparency in an open-ear design, plus a wireless charging case, at $179. | Samsung's first AirPods-style open-fit blade design with IP57 durability and Galaxy AI Interpreter support. |