Creative EF1150
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026)
Scores
Specifications
| Creative EF1150 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | MEMS | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Creative Aurvana Ace with xMEMS Driver, Lightweight True Wireless Sweatproof in-Ears with Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, AAC, ANC, Ambient Mode, IPX5, Up to 24 Hours Battery Life | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026) AI True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, White |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging delivers a full hour of use | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Samsung Wear |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Creative EF1150
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026)
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Creative EF1150 offers 4.8x better value for money
Creative EF1150
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026)
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Creative EF1150 wins 4 specs while Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026) wins 3.