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Galaxy Buds3 Pro — Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI
Samsung

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

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

89
/ 100
From $249
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 3
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
Specdex verdict

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

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

Pick Galaxy Buds3 Pro if…

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

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • ✓Best ANC for earbuds
  • ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • ✓Immersive Audio
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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 88).

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

Galaxy Buds3 Pro leads on features (94 vs 90).

Value for money

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Galaxy Buds3 Pro more score per dollar ($249 vs $299).

Galaxy Buds3 Pro 89
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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

FAQ: Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

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

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

Is Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the price? +

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

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

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

Does Galaxy Buds3 Pro or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 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, Galaxy Buds3 Pro or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 88). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

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

Galaxy Buds3 Pro — leads on features (94 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.