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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro

What Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (3) and where Galaxy Buds4 Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ $320
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Samsung · 2026Galaxy Buds4 Pro
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
2.0Noise control & calls7.2
7.4Battery4.4
2.3Build & features9.7

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Galaxy Buds4 Pro?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 7 h+29%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds4 Pro: No
  3. aptXYes · Galaxy Buds4 Pro: No

Why is Galaxy Buds4 Pro better than Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.1 g+96%
  4. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time1 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46.1
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g5.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP57
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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