Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Galaxy phone? Get the Buds4 Pro. If quiet matters most, or you don't have a Galaxy, the Bose block low rumble even better.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Comfy, detailed and very quiet, with the best features on a Galaxy phone. Not for iPhone users.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
The strongest noise cancelling in any earbuds, and a comfy, stable fit. Battery is the weak spot.
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Both are comfy and stable and last about 6 hours. On a Galaxy phone the Buds4 Pro add hi-res sound and auto switching, resist sweat and rain, and cost less; the Bose have the strongest noise cancelling in any earbuds.
- —You have a Samsung Galaxy phone.
- —You want earbuds that survive sweat and rain.
- —You want to spend less.
- —Quiet matters most: flights, trains, open-plan offices.
- —You have an iPhone: the Buds4 Pro have no app for it.
- —You switch between a phone and a laptop.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent noise cancelling
- +Comfortable, stable fit
- +Hi-res sound and auto switching on Galaxy phones
- −Battery is about 6 hours with noise cancelling, shorter than the Sony.
- −There's no Galaxy Wearable app for iPhone.
- −No standard multipoint: switching works between Samsung devices only.
- −Only three tip sizes, and calls can sound muffled in loud places.
- +The strongest noise cancelling in earbuds
- +Comfy, secure fit with stability bands
- +Clear calls, wireless charging
- −Battery is about 6 hours with noise cancelling, and around 4 with Immersive Audio on.
- −The case is large for a pocket.
- −Only splash resistant (IPX4).
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.