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Select Stores: Open Box Excellent: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud Headphones

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Select Best Buy Stores have Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud Headphones (Open Box, SM-R540NZKAXAR) on sale from $46.99. Shipping is free where available; otherwise, select free store pickup.

Thanks to community member CoralGalley8511 for sharing this deal.

Note: Store pickup availability and shipping availability will vary by location.

Available Conditions:
  • Good $46.99
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • May have minor scratches or dents.
    • May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Excellent $48.99
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
Features:
  • Hi-Res Audio: 24-bit hi-fi codec delivers dynamic, detailed sound over Bluetooth.
  • Crystal-Clear Calls: Optimized with the Galaxy S26 Series for crisp, clear voice quality.
  • Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation: Automatically adjusts ANC levels based on your surroundings.
  • Redesigned Fit: Reimagined ergonomic design built to stay comfortably in place all day.
  • Hands-Free AI Assistance: Voice-activated AI integration with Galaxy S26 Series for quick tasks, notes, and reminders.
  • Water & Dust Resistance: Splash and dust protection to handle daily weather and environments.
  • Real-Time Live Translate: Supports real-time translation in up to 22 languages directly into your ear during phone calls.
  • Intuitive Touch Controls: Touch gestures for easy adjustments—swipe for volume, pinch to play/pause/skip, and pinch-and-hold for custom shortcuts.
  • Sleek Blade Design: Modern, refined shape featuring premium metallic accents.

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by CoralGalley8511
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Select Best Buy Stores have Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Wireless Earbud Headphones (Open Box, SM-R540NZKAXAR) on sale from $46.99. Shipping is free where available; otherwise, select free store pickup.

Thanks to community member CoralGalley8511 for sharing this deal.

Note: Store pickup availability and shipping availability will vary by location.

Available Conditions:
  • Good $46.99
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • May have minor scratches or dents.
    • May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Excellent $48.99
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
    • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
Features:
  • Hi-Res Audio: 24-bit hi-fi codec delivers dynamic, detailed sound over Bluetooth.
  • Crystal-Clear Calls: Optimized with the Galaxy S26 Series for crisp, clear voice quality.
  • Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation: Automatically adjusts ANC levels based on your surroundings.
  • Redesigned Fit: Reimagined ergonomic design built to stay comfortably in place all day.
  • Hands-Free AI Assistance: Voice-activated AI integration with Galaxy S26 Series for quick tasks, notes, and reminders.
  • Water & Dust Resistance: Splash and dust protection to handle daily weather and environments.
  • Real-Time Live Translate: Supports real-time translation in up to 22 languages directly into your ear during phone calls.
  • Intuitive Touch Controls: Touch gestures for easy adjustments—swipe for volume, pinch to play/pause/skip, and pinch-and-hold for custom shortcuts.
  • Sleek Blade Design: Modern, refined shape featuring premium metallic accents.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by CoralGalley8511

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Jul 22, 2026 10:26 PM
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007bertJul 22, 2026 10:26 PM
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Quote from Keisuke-san View quoted comment :
I own these, as well as the 1st gen original buds, the buds live, and one other samsung one i called the bean which i gave to my brother. In my opinion, this is the worst of them all. Not talking sound quality, but these just wont stay in my ear when im at the gym and fall out constantly.
That is why I bought Shokz they work amazing no esr canal fatigue and they stay on.
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Jul 23, 2026 3:26 AM
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MacsAre1
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Jul 23, 2026 3:26 AM
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How do these compare with the Buds Live? I only want that style as anything that goes in my canal impacts my earwax. Do these also stay on the outside? I hit buy because there was only 1 left in fair condition near me. But still trying to decide if I want them. I lost one pair of Buds Live and have replaced them with 2 more that I swap out because it seemed like there was nothing else with a similar fit and similar features. Tried the Amazon open ones and it drove me nuts I had to plug the case in to charge.
Jul 23, 2026 4:45 PM
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Shogun749Jul 23, 2026 4:45 PM
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You guys are sick. I ordered 3 pairs. Excellent. 2 pieces had massive ear wax at the top grill. Wtf aren't they supposed to clean them and sanitize them? Wtf???? Out of stock. I guess I'll take an hour unpaid to clean... sanitize and leave them in uv light for a few. Lol. Are we that incompetent at best buy that we can't clean things properly? Can I submit my 1 hour of unpaid work to best buy? lol
Last edited by Shogun749 July 23, 2026 at 09:48 AM.
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Jul 23, 2026 4:46 PM
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Shogun749Jul 23, 2026 4:46 PM
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Quote from MacsAre1 View quoted comment :
How do these compare with the Buds Live? I only want that style as anything that goes in my canal impacts my earwax. Do these also stay on the outside? I hit buy because there was only 1 left in fair condition near me. But still trying to decide if I want them. I lost one pair of Buds Live and have replaced them with 2 more that I swap out because it seemed like there was nothing else with a similar fit and similar features. Tried the Amazon open ones and it drove me nuts I had to plug the case in to charge.
I'll let you know after I clean them. Sanitize them and test them. I also hate the ones that go in my ear but I have like a collection of 30 earbuds. I'll compare them to a few models.
Jul 23, 2026 8:29 PM
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TapiocaMilkTeaJul 23, 2026 8:29 PM
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Quote from Keisuke-san View quoted comment :
I own these, as well as the 1st gen original buds, the buds live, and one other samsung one i called the bean which i gave to my brother. In my opinion, this is the worst of them all. Not talking sound quality, but these just wont stay in my ear when im at the gym and fall out constantly.
buds live is the best, why can't they make a second version....
Jul 23, 2026 9:32 PM
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ChristInMeJul 23, 2026 9:32 PM
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Black is OOS.
Only the white version is available for $76 -
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/s...=excellent
Jul 24, 2026 12:17 AM
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zleilndkaJul 24, 2026 12:17 AM
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YMMV obviously, Excellent/Good condition ones were sold out. So purchased 'Fair Condition' one since you can cancel in store if you go and check before seeing if it's in an acceptable condition. Went to store after it was ready for pickup, they said they couldn't find the 'Fair Condition' one but gave me one new in box. Great deal if you're lucky!

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Jul 24, 2026 12:50 AM
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Shogun749Jul 24, 2026 12:50 AM
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Quote from zleilndka View quoted comment :
YMMV obviously, Excellent/Good condition ones were sold out. So purchased 'Fair Condition' one since you can cancel in store if you go and check before seeing if it's in an acceptable condition. Went to store after it was ready for pickup, they said they couldn't find the 'Fair Condition' one but gave me one new in box. Great deal if you're lucky!
Nice and no ear wax to clean
Jul 24, 2026 8:19 AM
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Cozmo1Jul 24, 2026 8:19 AM
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Quote from Keisuke-san View quoted comment :
I own these, as well as the 1st gen original buds, the buds live, and one other samsung one i called the bean which i gave to my brother. In my opinion, this is the worst of them all. Not talking sound quality, but these just wont stay in my ear when im at the gym and fall out constantly.
I have to agree and of all of them my favorites are still the Buds Live because if you put them in correctly they're not likely to fall out even when I fall asleep with them in bed. None of the others were as good. At least not for me.
Jul 24, 2026 3:13 PM
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ChrisD1934Jul 24, 2026 3:13 PM
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Jul 24, 2026 4:10 PM
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RickyFromVegasJul 24, 2026 4:10 PM
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had excellent condition shipped to me.

I like it, but is loose in my ear, and can never get a good position on my ears. and because it's not sealed in the ear, bass is a mess.

Is very comfortable, though.
Jul 24, 2026 5:59 PM
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DimmyrJul 24, 2026 5:59 PM
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Quote from upsidedn View quoted comment :
Short answer: Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro are considered the better‑sounding earbuds based on expert reviews, user impressions, and lab measurements — but the Buds3 Pro are still very good. The Buds4 Pro consistently score higher for bass quality, clarity, natural mids/highs, and overall refinement.Below is a structured, evidence‑based breakdown using RTINGS, Tom's Guide, SoundGuys, Soundmali, and real user commentary from reviewers. All claims are cited.🎧 1. Sound Quality Comparison (Expert Consensus)Galaxy Buds4 Pro — "Best‑ever Samsung sound"
  • More balanced, wider, airier soundstage than Buds3 Pro
  • Improved bass: heavier but controlled, no muddiness
  • Less treble harshness: Buds3 Pro had a 1–2 kHz peak that could sound piercing; Buds4 Pro fix this and sound more natural
  • Dual‑driver system (woofer + planar tweeter) gives clearer highs and better detail retrieval
  • Industry‑level sound quality comparable to AirPods Pro 3, Sony WF‑1000XM6, Bose QC Ultra
Galaxy Buds3 Pro — Good, but less refined
  • Strong bass but more "bombastic" and less controlled than Buds4 Pro
  • Treble slightly emphasized; can sound a bit sharp depending on track
  • Single‑driver design limits separation and clarity compared to Buds4 Pro's dual‑driver setup
Verdict: Buds4 Pro deliver cleaner highs, smoother mids, and more controlled bass — a clear upgrade.🔊 2. ANC & Transparency (Sound‑Related Experience)Buds4 Pro
  • Noticeably improved ANC, now competitive with AirPods Pro 3
  • Transparency mode more natural and less hissy than Buds3 Pro
Buds3 Pro
  • Good ANC, but not as strong as Buds4 Pro or top competitors
Verdict: Buds4 Pro again win — better isolation improves perceived sound quality.🎤 3. User & Reviewer Comments (Sound‑Focused)What people say about Buds4 Pro
  • "More natural, less piercing" mids/highs (Aaron X Loud & Wireless)
  • "Best‑sounding Samsung earbuds yet" (ZDNET)
  • "AirPods‑level sound quality" (Tom's Guide)
What people say about Buds3 Pro
  • "Peak around 1–2 kHz can be sharp" (Aaron X Loud & Wireless)
  • "Warm but more bombastic bass" (RTINGS)
📊 4. Lab Measurements (RTINGS)Buds4 Pro
  • Bass: Emphasized +3 dB (controlled)
  • Treble: Slightly underemphasized (smooth)
  • Sound signature: Warm, balanced
Buds3 Pro
  • Bass: Very emphasized +6 dB (boomier)
  • Treble: Slightly underemphasized (but with peaks)
  • Sound signature: Warm but less refined
Verdict: Buds4 Pro measure closer to ideal target curves.🧠 5. Final Recommendation (Sound Quality Only)Choose Galaxy Buds4 Pro if you want:
  • Best sound Samsung offers
  • Smoother mids/highs
  • More controlled bass
  • Better ANC → better perceived clarity
  • More natural transparency
  • Dual‑driver detail
Choose Galaxy Buds3 Pro only if:
  • You prefer a more aggressive bass profile
  • You find them significantly cheaper
  • You like the older "blade" aesthetic
Overall Winner for Sound Quality: Galaxy Buds4 ProEvery major reviewer — RTINGS, Tom's Guide, ZDNET, Soundmali, SoundGuys — agrees the Buds4 Pro sound better and are a meaningful upgrade over the Buds3 Pro.Since you said they're the same price, the Buds4 Pro are the clear choice.
That's the short answer?
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Jul 24, 2026 6:09 PM
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BigCTMJul 24, 2026 6:09 PM
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Ordered fair for $44.99 when it came with the $20 gift card...They were brand new and never used. No issues with the fit...They stay in fine and the sound is really good.
Jul 24, 2026 10:28 PM
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davewvu86Jul 24, 2026 10:28 PM
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Quote from George_P_Burdell View quoted comment :
my review of why sammy possible blows: I have a Galaxy S25+, and for me, the AirPods Pro 3 still reign supreme for Samsung devices. I have been testing the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for the past week, following a Best Buy deal. Their noise cancellation is not as effective as Apple's, as I can still hear the speakers at the gym. The earbuds glitch when my eardrum pressure changes under a load because of the buggy implementation of the "pause" feature. Additionally, the adaptive sound kicks in if I breathe heavily during gym sessions; I think it gets confused. The sound quality is alright, and I will continue testing them for another week before returning them.

Having used various AirPods models (all of em expect ap4 without nc and ap3 pro) with Android for the past eight years, I find it appalling that the sound quality of Android OEM earbuds still falls so short.
Thank you for your detailed review of a product that is not the one listed in this deal. Very helpful.
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Jul 24, 2026 11:30 PM
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Jul 24, 2026 11:30 PM
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Picked up the fair one today. I'm contemplating returning them because the sound quality is atrocious compared to the Buds Live. Probably because there is no seal of any kind. The fit is fine for me, and it's a similar style that doesn't go inside the ear canal that I was looking for, and I can turn my head sideways and they don't fall out. But they sound so tinny with no bass response.

Not too worried about any penchant to fall out with activity because my Buds Live already do that. Feature wise these have more bells and whistles with fancier gestures, better codec support (but what good does it do to listen to higher quality audio when the playback sounds worse?), and so on. I've been looking for a Buds Live replacement and wondered if these are it. Form factor wise, perhaps. Sound quality wise, definitely not.
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