With each new generation of Galaxy Buds, Samsung improves both audio quality and usability. The company also regularly adopts newer wireless codecs and connectivity standards to enhance overall performance. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro continue that trend by featuring a newer version of Bluetooth.Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro have Bluetooth 6.1 connectivitySamsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro support Bluetooth 6.1. This is a significant upgrade over Bluetooth 5.4, which is used in the Galaxy Buds 3 series. Unfortunately, the South Korean firm doesn't seem to have introduced any newer audio codec, as both its new earbuds still top out at SSC UHQ that offers 24-bit/96kHz audio.Bluetooth 6.0 was introduced in August 2024, followed by Bluetooth 6.1 in May 2025. Together, these versions focus on improving power efficiency, reducing latency, enhancing device tracking accuracy, and strengthening privacy.Galaxy Buds, Buds+, and Buds Live: Bluetooth 5.0Galaxy Buds 2 and Buds FE: Bluetooth 5.2Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: Bluetooth 5.3Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro: Bluetooth 5.4Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro: Bluetooth 6.1What are the advantages of Bluetooth 6.0 over Bluetooth 5.4?Bluetooth 6.0 delivers lower latency, better power efficiency, and more precise distance measurement between connected devices. It uses advanced channel sounding technology to calculate how far apart devices are, enabling highly accurate distance estimation under ideal conditions. Starting at $179 Check out the Galaxy Buds 4 series Buy now Bluetooth 6.1 builds on that foundation with stronger privacy protections and additional power optimizations, particularly in crowded wireless environments.In real-world use, these improvements could result in a more stable connection in busy places such as airports, offices, and shopping malls.You may experience fewer lip-sync issues while watching videos and lower latency when playing games. Improved power efficiency could also translate into longer battery life, especially in areas where many nearby devices, such as smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds, are competing for wireless bandwidth.The post Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro support a much newer version of Bluetooth appeared first on SamMobile.