Motorola Moto Buds 2 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
The Moto Buds 2 Ultra case is IP57 where Samsung's isn't water resistant, and it adds LHDC 5, while Galaxy Buds4 Pro buds are lighter at 5.1 g against 5.55 g.
Overview
Motorola Moto Buds 2 Ultra
Announced: November 2026
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Announced: February 2026
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Moto Buds 2 Ultra | Galaxy Buds4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2026 | February 2026 |
| Colours | PANTONE Reflecting Pond, PANTONE Temple Gray | Black, White, Pink Gold |
Design and fit | ||
| Design | Stem | Stem |
| Fit type | Sealed in-ear (ear tips) | Sealed in-ear (ear tips) |
| Earbud size (H x W x D) | 35.55 x 20.66 x 26.70 mm | 30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6 mm |
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.55 g | 5.1 g |
| Case size (H x W x D) | 66.01 x 51.75 x 27.31 mm | 51 x 28.3 x 51 mm |
| Case weight | 54 g | 44.3 g |
| In-ear detection | Yes | Yes |
Durability | ||
| Water resistance (buds) | IP57 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (case) | IP57 | Not water resistant |
Sound | ||
| Drivers | 11 mm dynamic + balanced armature | 11 mm woofer + 5.5 mm planar tweeter |
| Hi-res audio | Hi-Res Audio certified | 24-bit/96 kHz |
| Spatial audio | Dolby Atmos, head tracking | 360 Audio, head tracking |
Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancellation | Adaptive ANC | Adaptive ANC |
| Transparency mode | Transparency Mode | Ambient Sound |
| Automatic noise modes | Conversation Awareness, Alarm Detection | Adaptive Noise Control, Voice Detect, Siren Detect |
Calls and microphones | ||
| Microphones | 3 per bud (6 total) | 3 per bud (6 total) |
| Voice pickup sensor | Voice pickup unit (VPU) | Voice pickup unit (VPU) |
| Call features | CrystalTalk AI noise cancellation | Super Wideband calls |
Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 4, LHDC 5 | SBC, AAC, SSC, SSC UHQ, LC3 |
| Auto device switching | Smart Connect (Motorola devices) | Auto Switch (Galaxy devices) |
Controls and assistant | ||
| Controls | Press | Pinch |
| Head gestures | Nod or shake to answer or decline calls | Nod or shake to answer or decline calls |
| Voice assistant | Motorola Qira, phone voice assistant | Bixby, Gemini, Perplexity |
Health and smart features | ||
| Live translation | AI Live Translate | Interpreter, Live Translate |
| Other smart features | Fit Test, Voice Boost, Ring My Buds, Audio Share | Neck Stretch Reminder, voice commands |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 60 mAh bud, 586 mAh case | 61 mAh bud, 530 mAh case |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless charging | Qi2 | Yes |
Case and finding | ||
| Find my earbuds | Find Hub (Google) | Samsung Find |
App and compatibility | ||
| Companion app | moto buds app (Android and iOS) | Galaxy Wearable or One UI settings |
In the box and warranty | ||
| In the box | Earbuds, charging case, ear tips, user guide | Earbuds, charging case, 3 sizes of ear tips, quick start guide |
Specifications from the manufacturers’ official spec pages.