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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 14
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — True-wireless · 2023
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

True-wireless · 2023

78
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE at 78. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 14 points — a decisive 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 75).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 76).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 77).

Value for money

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE more score per dollar ($99 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
78 Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
78
anc 75
sound 77
comfort 76
battery 78
features 74

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
—
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
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Water rating
IPX4
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Type
—
True-wireless
Release year
—
2023

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. 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 FE worth the price? +

At $99, Samsung Galaxy Buds FE delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE 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 FE? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 75). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds FE? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 76). Compared on the comfort sub-score.