Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II receive mostly positive reviews for their exceptional noise cancellation and comfortable fit, but many users report frustrating connectivity issues and a buggy app. Sound quality is praised as clear and bass-rich, though some find it lacks excitement. A significant number of buyers experienced problems with Bluetooth pairing, one-side connection drops, and a poorly designed user manual, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Clear sound with rich bass
- Good battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Buggy and non-intuitive app
- Inconsistent touch controls
- No wireless charging case
- No multi-point connection
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
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
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Soapstone | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | personalized | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of battery life | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 38 specs.
