Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
True-wireless · 2022
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro at 87. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 5 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 Buds2 Pro if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
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 84).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsCompared on the comfort sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 85).
Sound
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsCompared on the sound sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 86).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro more score per dollar ($229 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC | — |
| Water rating | IPX4 | — |
| Type | — | True-wireless |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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 Buds2 Pro
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Buds2 Pro worth the price? +
At $229, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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 Buds2 Pro? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 84). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 85). Compared on the comfort sub-score.