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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $160
Higher score
5.4Noise control & calls7.2
6.0Battery4.0

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  2. Total with charging case32 h vs 29 h+9%

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 better than QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Number of drivers—2
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones3—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case32 h29 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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