Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Quick take: Only the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$249 | ~$249 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 24 hrs | 26 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 20 min = 2 hr | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, SSC UHQ, LC3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | Yes | No |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm |
| Weight | 7.7 g | 5.1 g |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- ✓Strongest earbud ANC anywhere — low rumble just vanishes
- ✓CustomTune calibration adapts silencing to your ears
- ✓Gen 2 finally adds a wireless-charging case
- ✓Multipoint finally arrives in the second generation
- ✓AI suppression fixed gen one's mediocre call quality
- ✓aptX Adaptive on supported Android phones
- ✗6-hour battery trails Sony XM5 and Technics AZ100
- ✗Immersive Audio drops runtime near 4 hours
- ✗Chunky 7.7g buds fatigue smaller ears
- ✗No LDAC, and EQ is a basic three-band
- ✗Wind overwhelms the ANC outdoors, owners report
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
- ✓Dual-driver sound rivals AirPods Pro 3 and Sony XM6
- ✓Reviewers call comfort and mic quality best-in-class
- ✓IP57 dust and submersion rating
- ✓Bluetooth 6.1 with Auracast and LE Audio
- ✓24-bit/96kHz SSC UHQ hi-res on Galaxy devices
- ✓Premium metal-look redesign fixes Buds 3 Pro cheapness
- ✓Wireless charging case
- ✗Hi-res, 360 Audio, and AI features locked to Samsung phones
- ✗No true multipoint — Auto Switch is Samsung-account only
- ✗Proprietary ear tips block third-party replacements
- ✗Fit complaints carried over from the Buds 3 Pro
- ✗Samsung doesn't publish a quick-charge claim