Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by of 1.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.7mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	11g	12.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	18hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included