Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case
True-wireless · 2022
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case lands at 89 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Galaxy Buds3 Pro if…
- ✓Great sound with Galaxy phones
- ✓New open-stem design
- ✓Real-time translation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
Galaxy Buds3 ProCompared on the sound sub-score
Galaxy Buds3 Pro leads on sound (92 vs 88).
Features
Galaxy Buds3 ProCompared on the features sub-score
Galaxy Buds3 Pro leads on features (94 vs 85).
Noise cancelling
Galaxy Buds3 ProCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Galaxy Buds3 Pro leads on anc (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Galaxy Buds3 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Galaxy Buds3 Pro more score per dollar ($249 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case | Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Drivers | — | 10.5 mm woofer + planar tweeter |
| Codecs | — | SSC Hi-Fi, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Battery | — | 6 h (ANC) / 26 h case |
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- +Great sound with Galaxy phones
- +New open-stem design
- +Real-time translation
- −Fit issues for some ears
- −Galaxy-first (AI features limited on iOS)
- −App needed for tuning
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case vs Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case or Galaxy Buds3 Pro? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case worth the price? +
At $299, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Is Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the price? +
At $249, Galaxy Buds3 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.
Does Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case 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.
Which is better for sound, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case or Galaxy Buds3 Pro? +
Galaxy Buds3 Pro — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.
Which is better for features, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Arctic White · standard case or Galaxy Buds3 Pro? +
Galaxy Buds3 Pro — leads on features (94 vs 85). Compared on the features sub-score.