Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
True-wireless · 2022
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro lands at 87 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…
- ✓Best ANC for earbuds
- ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- ✓Immersive Audio
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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Battery | — | 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case |
| Codecs | — | aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC |
| Water rating | — | IPX4 |
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
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
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro worth the price? +
At $229, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +
At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.
Does Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 84). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 85). Compared on the comfort sub-score.