Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I tested both, and here's the winner

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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 ...