Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) vs Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 26 h |
| Driver size | 9.3 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Spatial audio | false | true |
| Multipoint | false | true |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Between the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wins on battery — with case / driver size. Overall, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) scores 70.9 and the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (70.9 vs 73.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. Its strongest claims are battery — with case, driver size, spatial audio, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — with case — 44.44% more. 26 h vs 18 h.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, active noise cancellation, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?
Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 2.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, weight per bud against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) if…
Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro if…
Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has the measurable edge on battery life case h, driver size mm, has spatial audio.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 44.44% more. 26 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Driver size — 12.90% more. 10.5 mm vs 9.3 mm.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.80 g less. 5.4 vs 6.2.
- ▲Water resistance: IP57 (vs IPX4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 5.4 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX4 | IP57lead |
Audio
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 9.3 mm | 10.5 mmlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 26 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.4lead |
| Codecsⓘ | AAC,SBC | SSC,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?+
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro lasts 6h per charge vs 6h.
Do QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Galaxy Buds 3 Pro support multipoint?+
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro supports multipoint pairing; QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not.
Which has ANC, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Galaxy Buds 3 Pro?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.