Tested: 31 Bluetooth headphones, including special models such as the open-ear Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro. It can also be used as an in-ear model with noise cancellation – we’ll tell you how well that works. Also exceptional: With the Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2025 and Beyerdynamic Aventho 200 over-ear headphones, anyone can easily replace the battery themselves...

The Buds 4 don't really stand out from their predecessors. However, they are easy to fit and simple to use. However, they only unfold their many functions and great sound with Samsung's own smartphones. A shame, because the many extras would also be very practical with other mobiles...