Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) vs Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE
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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 30 h |
| Driver size | 9.3 mm | 11 mm |
| Multipoint | false | true |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX2 |
Between the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) and Galaxy Buds FE, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) comes out ahead in water resistance, while the Galaxy Buds FE wins on battery — with case / driver size. Overall, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) scores 70.9 and the Galaxy Buds FE scores 73.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (70.9 vs 73.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) if you care most about water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are water resistance. The single most decisive one: Water resistance: IPX4 (vs IPX2).
Pick the Galaxy Buds FE 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, multipoint, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — with case — 66.67% more. 30 h vs 18 h.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, active noise cancellation, spatial audio, 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 FE?
Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE leads the current Mars Score by 2.9 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) has the measurable edge on ip rating.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE if…
Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE has the measurable edge on battery life case h, driver size mm, has multipoint.
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
- ▲Water resistance: IPX4 (vs IPX2).
Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 66.67% more. 30 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Driver size — 18.28% more. 11 mm vs 9.3 mm.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.60 g less. 5.6 vs 6.2.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 5.6 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX4lead | IPX2 |
Audio
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 9.3 mm | 11 mmlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 30 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3lead | 5.2 |
| Codecsⓘ | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Galaxy Buds FE?+
Galaxy Buds FE lasts 6h per charge vs 6h.
Do QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Galaxy Buds FE support multipoint?+
Galaxy Buds FE supports multipoint pairing; QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not.
Which has ANC, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Galaxy Buds FE?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.