Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
24-bit hi-res · 9-mic ANC · Ear-tip stabilizer
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…
- ✓Best ANC for earbuds
- ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- ✓Immersive Audio
Pick Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro if…
- ✓24-bit hi-res audio with One UI 7
- ✓Best mic pickup of any earbud
- ✓Real-time translation in calls
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 92).
Features
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProCompared on the features sub-score
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro leads on features (96 vs 90).
Sound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro more score per dollar ($249 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case | ▲ 8 hr (30 hr with case) |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC | SSC Hi-Fi (24-bit) + LC3 + AAC + SBC |
| Water rating | IPX4 | — |
| Driver | — | Dual coaxial 11mm + tweeter |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 LE |
| Charging | — | USB-C / Qi |
| Weight | — | 5.5 g per bud |
| IP rating | — | IP57 |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- +Best ANC for earbuds
- +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- +Immersive Audio
- −Only 6 h battery
- −Case is chunky
- −No wireless charging standard
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- +24-bit hi-res audio with One UI 7
- +Best mic pickup of any earbud
- +Real-time translation in calls
- −Ecosystem-locked features
- −Squeeze controls finicky
- −Weaker fit vs WF-1000XM6
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro worth the price? +
At $249, Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in features.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 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.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 92). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.
Which is better for features, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro? +
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro — leads on features (96 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.