Bose QuietComfort Black
Score: 79/100
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 with ANC
Score: 80/100Rankings
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are true-wireless earbuds with Adaptive ANC 2.0, Hi-Res 24-bit/96 kHz audio and IP54 water resistance. Their advanced features are largely locked to Samsung devices and battery life suffers with ANC enabled. Ideal for Galaxy users who want premium sound and integration, but less appealing to non-Samsung owners.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds provide adjustable ANC, IPX4 protection, and quick-charge convenience in a true-wireless design. Their modest codec support and occasional Bluetooth stability issues are drawbacks. They excel for everyday commuters and Android users prioritizing ANC.
| Attribute | | |
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8.5 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
— | 5.5 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 69 g | 58 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | — |
— | 11 mmbest | |
9 mbest | — | |
1best | — | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 8.5 hours | 5 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.1 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC | SSC UHQ,SSC HiFi,AAC,SBC,LC3,Auracast |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 69 g | 58 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers commend the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for their industry-leading adjustable ANC, natural transparency mode, and bass-rich sound delivered by high-efficiency drivers and Active EQ. They also note the solid IPX4 build and quick-charge capability, while criticizing the limited codec selection, bulkier design, and occasional Bluetooth stability issues.
Everyday users rave about the powerful noise cancellation, comfortable all-day fit, and punchy bass, while repeatedly praising the quick-charge feature and sweat-resistant construction. Common complaints revolve around Bluetooth drop-outs beyond 30 feet, overly sensitive touch controls, shorter real-world battery life, and fit challenges for smaller ears.
“good active noise canceling”
“water resistant build”
“natural transparency mode better than competitors like Nothing Ear 1”
Professional reviewers commend the Galaxy Buds4 for their refreshed design, Bluetooth 6.1 stability, Adaptive ANC/EQ, and the exclusive SSC UHQ mode that delivers studio-grade sound on compatible Galaxy phones. Samsung's own previews stress the immersive 24-bit/96 kHz audio and ear-shape-optimized ANC, while YouTube reviewers highlight the usefulness of real-time Adaptive EQ and head-tracking 360 Audio. Criticism centers on the restriction of UHQ to select devices, the requirement of the Galaxy Wearable app for full functionality on other phones, and battery life figures that omit the impact of active ANC.
Because the Buds4 have only just launched, user feedback is limited, but early pre-order chatter suggests strong enthusiasm for the sound quality, ANC performance, and tight Galaxy ecosystem integration. Anticipated complaints focus on reduced feature support for non-Samsung phones and concerns that real-world ANC usage will shorten battery life.
