Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro VS Kiwi Ears KE4

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Kiwi Ears KE4 use 2DD and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro costs $200 while Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is $1 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 6.9). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has better treble with a 0.7-point edge and Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Kiwi Ears KE4
Bass 6 7
Mids 5 7.3
Treble 6 6.7
Details 5 6.9
Soundstage 5.6 7
Imaging 2 6.9
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 6.9 7.1
Technicalities 4.7 6.8

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Kiwi Ears KE4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss Bad Guy Good Audio Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro User Review Score

Average User Scores

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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Kiwi Ears KE4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Kiwi Ears KE4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
More lower mids than your average Harman-tuned IEM, but works in its favour by being more pleasant.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
D Tech
A warmer interpretation of the Harman curve and pretty horrible imaging.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: D Details: C+ Imaging: E+

Kiwi Ears KE4 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Warm/bassy with solid vocal and treble extension (not buried) that scales really well with good treble air to not sound too intimate. Has a fuller noteweight with one of the best low-ends under $200. Recommended to be listened at higher volumes. A mid-volume version of the Explorer, bassier, and more open.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Makavelian
6.5

Solid pick for the price, if you're after a warm neutral sound.

Pros
Overall very pleasant balance with good tonality and perceived technicalities for the price.
Cons
Bass can come off slightly boomy and a bit disjointed sounding at times, and somewhat relaxed upper mids gives a perception of bluntness to the sound, most evident on snare and other percussive strikes.

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