Are you ready to elevate your listening experience to unprecedented heights? Unlocking Ultra-High Quality (UHQ) audio on Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro isn’t as simple as you might think. While these earbuds boast impressive features like 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Fi playback, achieving the full UHQ experience requires pairing them with specific Galaxy devices. And this is the part most people miss: not all smartphones or tablets can tap into this audiophile-grade capability. Let’s dive into the details—and yes, there’s a bit of controversy here too.
Here’s the deal: Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro are designed to deliver UHQ audio, but this feature is only available when paired with select Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1.1 or newer. Why? It’s all about compatibility with Samsung’s proprietary SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec), which powers this high-fidelity experience. But here’s where it gets controversial: while Samsung promises an immersive 360-degree audio experience with direct multi-channel support, not all streaming platforms play nice. Spotify and YouTube, for instance, don’t offer true high-resolution audio streams, leaving audiophiles to rely on services like Tidal and Amazon Music. Isn’t that a bummer for Spotify fans?
So, which devices make the cut? Here’s the complete list of Galaxy smartphones and tablets that can unlock UHQ audio on the Buds 4 Pro:
- Galaxy S26, S25, S24, S23 series
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7
- Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5, Flip 5
- Galaxy Z TriFold
- Galaxy Tab S9 series
Samsung hints that this list could grow in the future, but for now, these are your only options. It’s a bold move that might leave some users feeling left out—especially if you’re not in the Galaxy ecosystem. What do you think? Is this exclusivity justified, or is Samsung limiting its audience unnecessarily? Let us know in the comments!
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One last thought: While Samsung’s UHQ audio is a game-changer for audiophiles, it’s clear that the ecosystem plays a bigger role than ever. Does this make you more likely to stick with Samsung, or does it feel like a walled garden? Share your thoughts below—we’re all ears (pun intended).
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