Samsung has declared 2026 the year of no TV glare in Australian living rooms. Of its newly launched TV range, more models are equipped with the brand’s “Glare Free” coating than in previous years, bringing the technology to a lower price.
Samsung previously confirmed that more of its OLED TVs would include the company’s proprietary anti-glare technology — a feature previously only included on its most expensive TVs — but it hasn’t stopped there. According to Samsung, its 2026 Australian range consists of 50 per cent more Glare Free TVs than last year’s range.
Rather than the glossy look seen on most TVs, Samsung’s coating is made to diffuse light. So, instead of clearly seeing the light of the sun or a lamp bouncing back at you, the panel gently spreads the light out to the point of being barely noticeable. The technology in its current form, independently certified by Underwriters Laboratories, debuted with Samsung’s S95D OLED TV in 2024, with only a few sizes and models using the coating.
From left to right: The Frame Pro, S95H OLED, and Micro RGB MR95F TVs. Each one uses Samsung’s Glare Free technology. Image: Chris Button.
While OLEDs stand to benefit from glare-reducing technologies more than most — they’re usually dimmer than TVs with dedicated backlights — most of Samsung’s Micro RGB and The Frame TVs also get the anti-glare coating this year.
Samsung’s explanation for the focus on glare is decidedly local: Australia gets a lot more sun than many other countries. Aussies’ larger rooms, preferences for bigger TVs, and the country’s long daylight hours were cited as reasons for bringing out more displays that can tackle light.
Other brands have different ideas about how to combat glare and reflections. For example, Hisense’s modus operandi for years has been to make brighter TVs backed by Mini LED backlights. This year’s LG OLED TVs, on the other hand, rely on a light-absorbing triple polariser technology instead. While Samsung has its fair share of bright backlit TVs, it’s resolved to stamp out reflectivity at the source.
Does Samsung’s Glare Free tech make a difference?
On paper, the idea of a screen capable of preventing glare seems nice. Surely there’s only so much you can do to stop a TV from being a black mirror that shows you at your most unflattering, right?
It’s not until you see a side-by-side comparison that the effect of Samsung’s efforts becomes apparent. At a recent launch event for the brand’s TVs, two OLEDs sat next to each other in a simulated lounge room. One was this year’s new S90H, which has Samsung’s Glare Free coating; the other was last year’s S90F, which does not have the coating.
Let’s show some comparison photos. To start with, here’s a snap that shows both TVs running a gaming showreel simultaneously.
Both TVs — the S90H on the left, and the S90F on the right — are playing footage from Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Image: Chris Button.
Notice anything? Both TVs look bright and vibrant, and the busyness of Sonic Racing makes it tricky to compare the pair. If you look at the top left corner of the S90F, you can see the reflection of a nearby lamp over the darker part of the image.
Let’s make the comparison a bit easier. Here’s what both TVs look like when turned off.
Image: Chris Button.
Not only can you see the lamp clearly on the S90F, but you can also see the reflections of the couch opposite it. As for the S90H? Nothing. Samsung’s simulated open-plan living room had light sources positioned everywhere, so one TV wasn’t given an unfair advantage over another.
To give both TVs a fair shot, let’s level the playing field and sit right in front of each one. Starting with the S90F:
There’s that black mirror I mentioned earlier. Image: Chris Button.
What about a front-on view of the S90H?
Image: Chris Button.
As the photo shows, the TV doesn’t entirely eliminate light or reflections. Samsung hasn’t yet figured out how to defy the laws of physics, after all. But you can see the light diffusion at work, and the moment you turn on the TV, the soft glow of that lamp is rendered practically invisible. It’s an impressive sight.
No glow, and no reflections. Image: Chris Button.
But what about fears that anti-glare technology interferes with a TV’s black levels? To the naked eye, I sure as hell couldn’t notice a difference.
Taking these photos with a phone makes reflections and glare look more prominent than they do in real life. Still, it’s a strong indicator of how much of a difference Samsung’s Glare Free coating makes when compared to TVs without the technology.
Samsung 2026 TV and home audio range prices
Although focused on the big-ticket items, Samsung hasn’t forgotten about the cheaper end of the market. Its cheapest TV starts at $749 for the 43-inch U9000H 4K Crystal UDH, while the large 98-inch variant of the same model costs $3,799.
Samsung’s 2026 TVs are available online and in Australian retailers starting now. Here’s how much each one costs:
Crystal UHD U9000H 4K Smart TV
43-inch: $749
50-inch: $899
55-inch: $999
65-inch: $1,299
75-inch: $1,699
85-inch: $2,499
98-inch: $3,799
Mini LED M70H 4K TV
43-inch: $749
50-inch: $899
55-inch: $999
65-inch: $1,299
75-inch: $1,699
85-inch: $2,499
Neo QLED QN80H 4K TV
50-inch: $1,599
55-inch: $1,799
65-inch: $2,199
75-inch: $2,999
85-inch: $3,999
100-inch: $6,999
The Frame 4K TV
43-inch: $1,299
55-inch: $1,799
65-inch: $2,199
75-inch: $2,999
85-inch: $3,999
The Frame Pro 4K TV
55-inch: $2,499
65-inch: $3,199
75-inch: $3,999
85-inch: $4,999
S85H OLED 4K TV
48-inch: $1,999
55-inch: $2,499
65-inch: $3,299
77-inch: $4,499
83-inch: $6,499
S90H OLED 4K TV
42-inch: $1,999
48-inch: $2,399
55-inch: $3,999
65-inch: $3,999
77-inch: $5,499
83-inch: $7,499
S95H OLED 4K TV
55-inch: $3,999
65-inch: $5,299
77-inch: $7,999
83-inch: $9,999
Micro RGB R85H 4K TV
55-inch: $2,499
65-inch: $3,299
75-inch: $4,299
85-inch: $4,999
100-inch: $12,999
Micro RGB MR95F 4K TV
65-inch: $5,299
75-inch: $7,999
85-inch: $9,999
115-inch: $41,999
Chris Button attended a launch event in Sydney with flights provided by Samsung Australia.
These days, torches are almost throwaway items; we even carry one with us, built into our mobile phones. But for many, such as tradesmen, emergency services and outdoor adventurers, a torch is a tool of trade.
Over time, one brand has consistently stood out, and it is no surprise that Ledlenser originated in Germany. Ledlenser is celebrating 25 years in Australia with two limited editions that I recently took a look at.
A powerful, precision torch built for serious use, featuring up to 2,000 lumens, an intuitive Mode Select Ring, USB-C rechargeable functionality, and a robust aluminium body made with 75 per cent recycled material, plus a value pack with two rechargeable batteries. RRP: $259.95.
A trusted favourite reimagined for active and professional use, combining comfort-focused wear with dependable performance, including USB-C charging, a rear red safety light, an additional rechargeable battery, and a washable, adjustable headband. RRP: $208.95.
Now, more than $200 does seem like a lot for a torch, but these products are built to last, and Ledlenser backs these limited-edition models with a 25-year warranty. These torches are built from milled aluminium and have a smooth quality. This quality extends far beyond the housing and includes the LED technology itself, producing a lot of light from not a lot of battery, and the ability to focus the light beam from wide to narrow by rotating the bezel. A professional will have this torch at the ready, knowing that it is reliable and works well. Assuming the torch is not lost, it will be a trusty companion for a lifetime.
As you can see in the images above, the PR7 is a daily carry all-round torch, whilst the H8R is a hands-free model you wear on your head. A headtorch may look a bit funny, but don’t laugh if you have never used one, as light will always be projected to where you move your head, and you are free to do tasks with both hands.
Trying the Ledlenser PR7 torch
When you first pick up the PR7, you notice how light it is at only 200 grams, including the battery. The replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery will last up to 80 hours at the lowest light setting (25 lumens) and 2.5 hours at the high setting. This is slightly misleading as the high setting is 1,200 lumens. The torch can reach 2,000 lumens, which is equivalent to a single bright household bulb. In the boost mode, focused with a narrow beam, you can light up an object up to 320m away, which is very impressive. Note that boost mode only lasts 8-10 seconds.
You will need your own USB-C charger rated at 10W or higher; a cable is supplied, but any quality USB-C cable will facilitate charging in under three hours. Whilst the torch is on, up to four LED dots indicate battery charge.
A feature I really like is the mode select ring. This rotating ring, about 2cm wide, provides a transport lock, three power settings and reveals the USB-C charging port. This same ring helps to keep the torch dust and splash-proof. A separate power button will work if one of the power settings on the ring is selected to activate the light. Boost mode is activated by pressing the button twice.
Mode select ring and button. Image: Ledlenser.
My advice is: don’t shine this torch in your eyes or anyone else’s. No torch can compensate for being blinded by a bright light. Turn this torch on a tree 200 metres away, and it will light it up. There really comes a point where you need binoculars just to see what you are illuminating.
Putting on the H8R headtorch
Whilst the H8R headtorch is not as bright, you don’t want as bright a torch when what you are looking at is much closer. For example, if you are hiking at night, maybe to get to a lookout for sunrise. At its lowest setting of 10 lumens, you will get 20 metres of reach and 120 hours of battery life. At its highest brightness, you will get 600 lumens and be able to light an object up at 150 m for 10 hours. A third middle setting is available, providing 250 lumens up to 100m for 15 hours. Even at its brightest setting, you could hike all night with this bad boy.
Charging is via a USB-C cable either through a port on the rear of the torch or by a port on the battery itself. This enables charging whilst you use the torch with the other battery. Charging from flat will take 4-5 hours.
Having a torch on your forehead can become uncomfortable, and even though this head torch only weighs 158 grams, that will add up over time. To overcome this, Ledlenser has split the weight between the front and back of your head, with the battery mounted on the back. Also on this battery is a red LED light that lights up when the torch is on and warns anyone coming up behind you that you are there.
The light can tilt through five positions to ensure you get the best angle to see ahead, and the elastic strap is adjustable to fit any head size.
To lock the H8R to prevent accidental activation whilst travelling, hold the power button for 19 seconds. To unlock, hold for five seconds. Whilst there is no battery indicator, the light itself will blink three times when it reaches 10 per cent.
What did I think?
As you would expect, these torches are top-of-the-line. The only negative I found was that on both torches, the bezel for switching between a wide and narrow light beam was a little stiff and required two hands, rather than the claimed one-hand operation. I suspect the bezel will, however, loosen up with further use.
Both torches represent great value compared to the standard model, with an extra battery and a 25-year warranty versus the standard edition’s seven-year warranty. The new limited-edition collection is available online at Ledlenser’s website and in-store at BCF.
With a long battery life and a small price tag, the Motorola Moto Watch delivers the basics without breaking the bank.
When it comes to smartwatches, it’s easy to assume you need to spend well north of $500 – especially when the expensive all-rounders from Apple, Samsung and Google tend to make the headlines, along with the high-end sportswatches from the likes of Garmin and Suunto.
They’re great watches if you’re on a major health and fitness kick, but expensive smartwatches tend to be overkill for your average punter. If you just want to count your steps, track occasional exercise and glance at notifications without pulling your phone from your pocket, you’ll barely scratch the surface of their features.
Thankfully, there are plenty of smartwatch options for those with basic needs and a tight budget. Enter the $199 Motorola Moto Watch, compatible with Android 12 via the Moto Watch app.
Just a heads-up, Motorola’s smartwatch range is a bit confusing and this model isn’t listed on the AustralianMoto Watchsite alongside the Moto Watch 40, 70 and 120. Nor is it the MotoWatch Fit.
We’re actually talking aboutthis Motorola Moto Watch, model XT2547-2, sometimes referred to as the “Moto Watch (Powered by Polar)” because it’s the first device to come out of Motorola’s partnership with sports watchmaker Polar.
The Motorola Moto Watch certainly looks more premium than its $199 price tag would suggest. Especially if you’re looking at the Pantone Matte Black model with a stainless steel link band (it’s also available in Pantone Volcanic Ash with a silicone band).
The Moto Watch body looks a lot like a classic sports watch, thanks to the large 47 mm round body with 1 and 5-minute markers on the bezel. There’s also a prominent crown, with a more subtle programmable function button below. Keep in mind that it’s a big body, so it might look bulky on slender wrists.
The Motorola Moto Watch looks like a classic wristwatch. Image: Adam Turner.
Meanwhile, the stylish metal link band adds to the old-school look, which admittedly won’t appeal to everyone. You’ll probably need to use the supplied tool to remove a few links so it fits snugly on your wrist.
While some metal link bands can stretch to slip over your hand, this band features a traditional butterfly clasp. You press the sides of the clasp to pop it open and make the band larger, then clip it closed once it’s on your wrist.
The Motorola Moto Watch’s metal link band and clasp. Image: Adam Turner.
One trade-off with a metal link band is that it’s heavier than a silicone, leather or fabric band. The weight and cold of the metal mean that it feels more noticeable strapped to your wrist, plus it rattles a bit when you move your arm.
Another trade-off is that sports watches tend to shun clasps for fear of them popping open during vigorous exercise. To be fair, this isn’t a high-end sports watch, but the good news is you shouldn’t have trouble changing bands thanks to 22 mm band compatibility.
The Moto Watch’s screen is a 1.4-inch OLED display protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It features an IP68 waterproof rating and can withstand 1 ATM pressures to a depth of 10 metres.
As an OLED screen, it’s not as impressive as the AMOLED display on the Apple and Google Pixel watches, but it does still offer great viewing angles.
There’s also the option to enable an always-on basic watch face so you can glance at it to see the time when the screen is asleep. Raising your wrist, pressing the crown or tapping the screen wakes the screen to reveal the full watch face (tapping is disabled by default).
The always-on display is useful inside, but is too dim to see in the sun, even on an overcast day. Image: Adam Turner
With auto-brightness enabled, the screen is a little dim for my liking, but thankfully, you can override this. Plus, you can extend the time before the watch face goes back to sleep.
Of course, tinkering with these settings will cut into the battery life, which is supposedly good for up to an impressive 13 days on the default settings. Enabling the always-on display slashes this to up to seven days, but that’s likely to drop further once you discover how many useful features are disabled by default.
Motorola Moto Watch specifications and price
Display size
1.4-inch round
Display technology
OLED
Wrist band
22 mm metal link (Matte Black)
22 mm silicone (Volcanic Ash)
RAM
515 MB
Onboard storage
4 GB eMMC
Charging
Custom 2-pin charging pad
Battery life
Up to 13 days (up to 7 days with always-on display)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 + BLE
Operating system
RTOS-based operating system powered by Polar’s fitness algorithms
The Motorola Moto Watch’s biggest shortcoming compared to more expensive smartwatches is that it doesn’t run Google’s Wear OS. Instead, Motorola has opted for a simple, lightweight RTOS-based operating system powered by Polar’s fitness algorithms.
The downside is that you miss out on many high-end smartwatch features, like a built-in smart assistant and support for third-party apps like Strava and Spotify.
You can connect Bluetooth earbuds to hear exercise audio feedback and play music from your smartphone or from the watch’s onboard storage – copying across MP3s using the Moto Watch smartphone app. Of course, most people don’t have MP3s at hand these days.
You also miss out on NFC for contactless payments and other wireless interactions.
The upside of shunning Wear OS is that the smartwatch is far less power-hungry, meaning it can run on cheaper hardware with a very long battery life.
When the watch is running low, you’ll find two charge pins on the back of the body for connecting the supplied custom charging pad. Five minutes on the charger gets you a day’s worth of juice.
Setting up the watch, you’re asked for your height and weight, then to select your daily goals activity from Level 1 to 3, depending on your level of physical activity. Even Level 1 expects 58 minutes of high-intensity activity, which seems a bit much to me.
Thankfully, the watch notifies you of your achievements throughout the day but doesn’t hassle you to reach your goals – unlike the Apple Watch’s habit of ludicrously suggesting a quick 20-minute walk just as you’re getting into bed, just so you can close your activity rings.
When it comes to the Motorola Moto Watch’s user interface, everything is fairly intuitive: swipe down for settings, up for notifications and left/right for various fitness readouts. Keep in mind, you can receive message notifications, but you can’t reply using the watch.
Pressing the crown calls up the list of apps (double-press for last-used app), while the function button launches the workout app by default.
It’s worth mentioning that displaying smartphone notifications is disabled by default, which reduces the watch’s usefulness but increases the battery life. You can also make and receive calls through the watch if your smartphone is nearby.
When it comes to the onboard apps, you’ve got all the health and fitness basics: workout tracking, sleep tracking, heart rate, blood oxygen (disabled by default), stress, breathing exercises and Apple-esque daily activity rings. Most of this is built on Polar’s technology, but you miss out on high-end features like ECG, temperature tracking and fall alerts.
Your activity rings at the end of the day. Image: Adam Turner.
By default, tracked exercises include walking, running and cycling – both indoors and out – along with ‘workout plan’ interval training, strength training, core training, yoga, cricket and badminton. That covers the basics, but it’s not a lot compared to most smartwatches.
It’s easy to see the basics when walking with the Motorola Moto Watch. Image: Adam Turner.
Diving into the settings and you discover around 100 more exercises you can add to that default list, although it gets a bit ludicrous with options like billiards, darts and kite flying.
It’s a shame they couldn’t include dog walking, because my hounds are great walking companions but understandably insist on little pit stops that slow me down – distorting the results. The ability to separate dog walking and exercise walking would offer a clearer fitness picture.
When it comes to your health and fitness stats, you can see an easy-to-read breakdown in the Moto Watch smartphone app (which I tested with the Motorola Edge 70), plus it can share health data with Android’s Health Connect service.
Understandably, at this price, there’s no LTE connectivity for internet access when your smartphone isn’t nearby. The good news is that the watch features onboard dual-frequency GPS, so you don’t need to take your phone with you to track outdoor exercise.
Quality
The Motorola Moto Watch suffices for basic day-to-day health and fitness tracking, but has a few shortcomings once you walk out the front door.
At first, the watch failed to auto-detect two outdoor walks, even though the Apple Watch dutifully detected them at the 15-minute mark. Then I discovered that auto-detect exercise is also disabled by default, hidden way down deep in the Moto Watch’s sub-menus.
Of course, enabling this reduces the battery life even further, making that “up to seven days” with always-on screen figure sounds less and less convincing. From my experience, expect the watch to last around five days between charges by the time you re-enable all the useful extra features.
With this feature enabled, the Moto Watch detected a walk after 10 minutes, but still fell short of expectations. Unlike more advanced smartwatches, it started the clock at zero rather than retrospectively including the first ten minutes – therefore recording a half-hour walk as only 20 minutes. That’s very frustrating if you only tend to go for short walks each day.
Once you find the hidden setting, the Motorola Moto Watch will auto-detect some exercises. Image: Adam Turner.
Once the watch realised I was walking, it did a fine job of keeping track – with an easy-to-read display. Likewise, with strength training at the gym.
The Motorola Moto Watch keeps pace when you’re working hard. Image: Adam Turner.
I’ve seen complaints that the onboard GPS regularly loses its satellite connection when you go running without your phone, which interrupts exercise tracking, but I didn’t experience this when walking without my phone.
One big outdoor frustration is that the basic always-on watch face isn’t bright enough to see outdoors, even on an overcast day with auto-brightness disabled and the brightness set to max. So when you glance at the watch, it looks completely black until you raise your wrist to wake the screen. It seems that, even though auto-brightness is disabled, it is still auto-dimming the always-on display when you’re outdoors.
It’s also frustrating that, unlike many smartwatches, a mere flick of your wrist isn’t enough to wake the screen, and you need to raise your arm. It’s another area where the Moto Watch lacks polish compared to its more expensive rivals.
Who is the Motorola Moto Watch for?
If your needs are basic, then the Motorola Moto Watch is surprisingly good considering the low $199 price tag. It would make a decent first smartwatch for people with simple needs, but if you’ve got experience with other smartwatches, you’ll lament the lack of third-party apps, inability to reply to smartphone messages and various lack of polish like the dim always-on display.
Motorola Moto Watch
The Motorola Moto Watch offers basic health and fitness features for those don't expect too much from a smartwatch.
Every phone maker these days must also have their own true wireless buds that offer something special when paired with the intended phones. It’s an approach that Apple has used to great effect, and Google has employed with impressive special features (even if the audio could use work). Samsung, of course, has been on this bandwagon for years, and the company’s latest pair of buds is the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
While every brand always says that their latest is their best ever, in this case, it’s actually true. I’m really impressed with Samsung’s offering, with this pair deserving of the Pro name.
Opening the box, my first impression was of how much I like the redesigned case. 2024’s Buds 3 Pro had a bit more of a ‘futuristic AirPods’ design, and it felt very cool in a “this would have been in a TLC video clip” kind of way.
The Buds 4 Pro have a case that is easier to clean, and keeps the buds front and centre behind a clear lid.
Image: Alice Clarke.
Pairing them with my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was really easy, and then it was instantly paired with all my other Samsung devices, including my TV. A seamless experience.
My biggest complaint about the unboxing experience is how miserly Samsung is with this release. There’s no USB-C cable in the box, and there are only three ear tip options. I would expect a minimum of four in 2026. I’m lucky that I found a good fit with the included tips. You might not be so lucky.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro specifications and price
Price (RRP)
$399
Warranty
1 year in addition to your Australian Consumer Law rights
On paper, the Buds 4 Pro are very similar to the Buds 3 Pro. The main differences are that head gestures are tracked now, there’s a volume EQ, and the speaker has been “enhanced”.
More excitingly, they’re Bluetooth 6.1. Given Apple’s latest AirPods (the $999 AirPods Max 2) still use 5.3, this is a nice addition. Having Auracast compatibility is even nicer. All around, on paper, these are excellent headphones with almost everything a Samsung user might want.
Comfort
I’m really pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are. The ear tips themselves are perfectly squishy to fit into almost any ears of that size, and the buds are very light, so it’s easy to forget that I’m wearing them.
Image: Alice Clarke.
My only fit complaint is that they suffer the same fate as many true wireless buds in that chewing and making facial expressions can dislodge them a bit, which means I’m having to adjust them often. At least they still seem secure enough to run with as long as I don’t adjust my jaw too much.
The win, though, is that the on-ear controls are almost a direct rip-off of the AirPods Pro stem controls, so adjusting the Buds in the ear doesn’t skip the song or change the volume.
Image: Alice Clarke.
Changing the song and volume is easy to do with the onboard controls if you want to do it deliberately.
Overall, if the included tips fit your ears, these are very comfortable earbuds.
Audio quality
Samsung’s dual-speaker setup here is so apparent in how rich and full the music sounds. For regular listening, everything sounds superb.
The bass is especially deep and resonant, and the treble is also very present.
However, trying to unpack a song through the very present bass becomes a problem. In the default EQ, the bass just chokes out everything in the middle, and while I can tell the treble is present, I have to really strain to hear the details of it over all the bass.
“Simmer” by Hayley Williams is one of my go-to test tracks, and the bass guitar in it is rendered beautifully here. It’s so detailed that it feels like a tangible presence, like I’m watching the bass player move on the frets. The song sounds full and beautiful. But if I really look for the details I expect to hear, I can’t hear the sizzle on the snare, the little breaths are absent, and I’m really straining to hear the hi-hat taps. Those are just small details, but they’re part of the song; they should be audible in buds this clear and rich.
This kind of mixing is perfect for a song as driving as “No Mercy” by Pvris. The focus on bass adds to the foreboding nature of the song. I’m still missing the detail on the driving hi-hats, but that low-tuned snare makes an impact at the end of the third verse. Things get a bit muddy in the hectic and bass-filled chorus, but it still works.
Image: Alice Clarke.
Over on “Full Heart Fancy” by Lucky Chops, the taps on the ride are present, yet overshadowed, and the heavy bass means that the sousaphone is a bit more grounded than I’d like. It’s the same on “Georgiana” by Dario Marianelli. It’s too grounded, and the joyful higher notes sound like they’re too low to really soar.
This is all very nitpicky, I fully acknowledge that. If I just listen uncritically and don’t try to dive into the songs or compare them to the tuning on other headphones, they sound fantastic. So full and rich. However, I am a critic: I’m supposed to compare them to other headphones, and I’m just pretty sure this over-focus on bass isn’t what the artists intended.
All that said, playing around with the EQ, I’m able to adjust it to be a bit closer to what I’d expect. And, boy howdy, with a bit of dialling in, this dual-speaker setup is a thing of beauty. I still can’t get it to the point where I can hear all the details I look for, but I can make it so that the bass isn’t pulling everything else down, and that’s more than enough from a pair of sub-$400 headphones.
People willing to play around a bit with the settings will be rewarded handsomely.
Noise cancellation
The noise cancelling is pretty good. I can still hear the sound of my keyboard as I type this. On the tram, I could hear that there were people talking, but I couldn’t make out what they were saying, and if I closed my eyes, they sounded far away.
Samsung has made the greatest official accessory I have seen for a pair of true wireless buds in some time. I love this accessory to the point that they have become a regular part of my headphone rotation, not just because I love the deep bass for dance and metal music.
Image: Alice Clarke.
Samsung has made official sardine, corn and tomato can accessories for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and they’re just so cute. I have the sardine case, and it’s just the most adorable thing. There’s a little fish hanging off it. It’s practical in that it helps me find it in my bag, and the little pull tab on top is such a nice aesthetic addition. I want to see more of this kind of whimsy coming from official sources. Just delightful.
My (fish-obsessed) daughter also absolutely loves it, and it is both a blessing and a curse to have your toddler infatuated with your headphone case. I have to hide them now, but they’re also great to hand to her on public transport to keep her entertained.
A photoshoot interrupted: toddlers love the new sardine case. Images: Alice Clarke.
Who are the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for?
These are the best true wireless headphones for Samsung Galaxy phone users. At this price point, with this feature set, there’s no real competition.
There are buds that have better noise cancelling, and buds with better audio tuning, but there aren’t any that are this tailor-made for Samsung users or with a dual-speaker setup for under $400. The audio quality is more than good enough for most people, and those who don’t like the tuning can easily fix it themselves.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are the best true wireless headphones for Samsung Galaxy phone users, and compete strongly with sub-$400 headphones.
Features
9
Value for money
8
Performance
7
Ease of use
9
Design
7
Positives
Looks good
Sounds great (with some tweaks to the EQ)
Comfortable
There is a sardine can case available that is adorable
Negatives
An overabundance of bass
Active Noise Cancelling isn’t as active at cancelling noise as some other headphones in this price range
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