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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 3
Samsung

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI

89
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at 89. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • Best ANC for earbuds
  • Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • Immersive Audio

Pick Galaxy Buds3 Pro if…

  • Great sound with Galaxy phones
  • New open-stem design
  • Real-time translation

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
89
anc 88
sound 92
comfort 84
battery 82
features 94

Specs side-by-side

Spec
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
6 h (ANC) / 26 h case
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
SSC Hi-Fi, LDAC, AAC, SBC
Water rating
IPX4
Drivers
10.5 mm woofer + planar tweeter

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Pros
  • +Best ANC for earbuds
  • +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • +Immersive Audio
Cons
  • Only 6 h battery
  • Case is chunky
  • No wireless charging standard

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Pros
  • +Great sound with Galaxy phones
  • +New open-stem design
  • +Real-time translation
Cons
  • Fit issues for some ears
  • Galaxy-first (AI features limited on iOS)
  • App needed for tuning

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Galaxy Buds3 Pro? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.

Is Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the price? +

At $249, Galaxy Buds3 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Galaxy Buds3 Pro last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.