How do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen compare to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro?

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro are both premium earbuds, but they're built for different priorities. Here's how they actually compare.

The Price Situation

Bose costs $299. Samsung lists at $249 but goes on sale more often. If budget matters, Samsung has the edge.

Noise Cancellation: Bose Wins

This isn't close. Bose makes some of the best ANC on the market, and these earbuds continue that tradition. If blocking out the world is your main goal, get the Bose.

Samsung's noise cancellation is good, but it's not in the same league.

Sound Quality: Depends What You Like

Bose sounds warmer and more bass-forward. If you like that punchy, full sound (most people do), Bose delivers.

Samsung is more neutral and balanced. Audiophile types might prefer this, but it can sound less exciting to casual listeners.

Both let you tweak EQ in their apps. Samsung supports fancier codecs with Samsung phones.

Fit: Samsung is Smaller

The Bose earbuds are chunky. They have stability bands that help keep them in place, which is great for exercise, but they're just... big. If you have small ears, they might not fit comfortably.

Samsung went with a more traditional, slimmer design. Most people find them more comfortable for long listening sessions.

Battery Life: Samsung Wins

Samsung gets about 7 hours with ANC on; Bose gets 6 (or 4 with Immersive Audio). The Samsung case also holds more total charge.

Call Quality: Bose Wins

Bose put real effort into SpeechClarity for the 2nd Gen, and it shows. If you're on calls a lot, especially in noisy places, Bose handles it better.

Water Resistance: Samsung Wins

Samsung's IP57 rating beats Bose's IPX4. You could briefly submerge the Samsung earbuds accidentally; Bose are just splash-proof.

The Bottom Line

Get the Bose if: Noise cancellation and call quality are your priorities.

Get the Samsung if: You want smaller earbuds, longer battery, or have a Samsung phone.