I’m officially done with the blade design: These leaked Galaxy Buds 4 look significantly better.
Essential information
- The Galaxy Buds 4 series may replace last year’s sharp blade aesthetic with a smoother, brushed-metal appearance.
- Samsung is unlikely to discard the stems introduced with the Buds 3 — they continue to enhance microphone quality and support pinch controls.
- Both models may also transition away from vertical storage, as both earbuds seem to rest flat in their charging case.
Samsung is again revitalizing its audio range, and judging by the latest leak, the blade design era was short-lived. Just a year after the striking, angular Buds 3, new listings and images indicate that the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro are reverting to a brushed-metal style.
With the Galaxy Buds 3, Samsung took a significant risk by introducing stems for the first time, a choice that led to countless comparisons with AirPods. The stems improved mic positioning and added pinch controls, but the sharp triangular shape wasn’t to everyone’s liking. Now, according to high-resolution images from a Spanish listing, Samsung is softening the design while retaining the functional stems (via SammyGuru).
There is a noticeable distinction between the two models. The standard Galaxy Buds 4 seem to feature an open design without silicone tips, which is ideal for users who dislike the enclosed sensation of in-ear earbuds.
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