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I put the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro against Bose's flagship earbuds, the QuietComfort Ultra 2, and the rivalry was closer than expected. Both are lightweight, comfortable to wear, offer similar active noise cancellation performance, and last up to (roughly) 5.5 hours on a charge. I'm glad Bose improved its fit in 2025, and Samsung is now appealing to more people by deviating from its one-off LED-equipped design from last year.
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Both the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds have a well-rounded feature set. But a lot depends on the device you're pairing them with and the sound profile you prefer. If you're confused about which sub-$300 earbuds to get, let me help you choose.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) Battery life 7 hours (ANC off); 30 hours with charging case
IP rating IP57 (dust protected and waterproof; earbuds only) IPX4 Codec support SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless Codec SBC, AAC, AptX Additional features Real-Time Interpreter, Bluetooth Super Wideband; voice commands, Siren Detect; LE Audio SpeechClarity; ActiveSense; CustomTune Audio modes Noise cancellation; Ambient mode Quiet, Aware, Cinema, Immersive Price $ 250 $ 299
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