Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100

Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100

Bose
77 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100

62 out of 100 high confidence 141 reviews

The Bose QuietComfort earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation, especially for music and general use. However, a significant number of complaints focus on fit issues (earbuds falling out or being too large), connectivity problems (random cutouts, disconnections), and a flimsy charging case. Some users also report inconsistent noise cancellation in noisy environments and issues with the left earbud. Overall, while many are satisfied, the product's reliability and fit are common concerns.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Comfortable fit
  • Great bass
  • Good app features
Cons
  • Fit issues (falling out)
  • Connectivity problems
  • Flimsy charging case
  • Inconsistent noise cancellation
  • Left earbud issues
👍 Sound quality 25
🤔 Noise cancellation 20
👎 Fit and comfort 18
👎 Connectivity 12
👎 Charging case 8
🤔 Battery life 6

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

72 out of 100 high confidence 109 reviews

Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.

Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Good value for refurbished
  • Comfortable fit
  • Long battery life
Cons
  • Missing ear tips in package
  • Charging issues
  • Durability concerns
  • Battery drain over time
  • Fit issues for some
👍 Sound quality 25
👍 Noise cancellation 15
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Missing ear tips 8
👎 Charging issues 7
👎 Durability 6

Scores

Budget
Bose
87
Samsung
96
Fitness
Bose
71
Samsung
92
Commute
Bose
78
Samsung
90
Travel
Bose
82
Samsung
87
Gaming
Bose
80
Samsung
84
Calls
Bose
75
Samsung
83
Music
Bose
62
Samsung
81

Specifications

Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsSmall, Medium, LargeLarge, Small
Weight0.07 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size—10.5 mm★
Drivers12★
Freq Max20 kHz96 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✗✓★
CodecsBose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones, with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Ice Blue - Limited EditionAAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.4★
ProfilesA2DP, HFP, AVRCPA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorUSB-CBluetooth
Range9.100000381469727 m★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life8.5 hrs★6 hrs
Charge Time2 hrs2 hrs
Fast Charging20 Minutes for 3 HoursYes★
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery29.5 hrs★26 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓✓
Capacity—53 mAh★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count26★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantHands-Free Voice ControlBixby, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppQCE AppGalaxy Wearable App
Volume Limiting✗✗
Gaming Mode✓★✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IP57

Pros & Cons

Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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