Ultra-high quality, or UHQ, audio is supported by Samsung’s recently released Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The fact that they support 24-bit Hi-Fi will further please audiophiles.
In order to fully utilize these functionalities, it’s crucial to pay attention to the finer points because they aren’t compatible with every device you might pair the earphones with.
The SSC code, which is exclusive to Samsung, enables 24bit/96kHz ultra-high quality audio playing for the Galaxy Buds 4 series. Finally, it supports direct multi-channel audio and 360-degree audio.
The Galaxy Buds 4 can only be paired with a Galaxy S23/S24/S25/S26, Galaxy Z Fold 5/6/7, Galaxy Z Flip 5/6/7, Galaxy Z TriFold, or a Galaxy Tab S9 series device running One UI 6.1.1 or higher, according to Samsung. It does draw attention to the possibility of future device support.
However, it won’t be sufficient to just pair the earbuds with the appropriate device. The source of the audio is equally important. If you’re streaming from YouTube or Spotify, don’t anticipate the UHQ experience. You’ll need an audio source that offers better streaming quality, like Tidal or Amazon Music Unlimited.
Robert Haba is the founder and editor-in-chief of Droid Tools. A lifelong gadget enthusiast with over a decade following the Android ecosystem, he built this publication to cut through the noise and give readers honest, real-world coverage of the tech they actually use.
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