
Bose
$429

Samsung
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones clearly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core in the headphones category, particularly in price, scoring 5.6/10 vs 3.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the headphonescategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
✓ Pros
✓ Pros
✗ Cons
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesW | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | In-ear (TWS) |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35mm✓ | 6.5mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | — |
| ANC | true | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Aware Mode) | Yes |
| EQ App | Bose Music App | Samsung Galaxy Wearable app |
| Touch Controls | Yes (touch panel) | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | — |
| Battery Life | 24hrs✓ | 8hrs |
| Case Battery | — | 20hrs |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | true | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX2 |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Weight | 250g | 5.6g✓ |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Red |
| Price | 429$ | — |
Buy Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones if…
Buy the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy Samsung Galaxy Buds Core if…
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones clearly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core in the headphones category, particularly in price, scoring 5.6/10 vs 3.9/10. If you want the better overall performer, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is the clear pick.
Yes, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones scores higher overall (4.6 vs 4.3).
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Buy the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones lasts longer with 24 hours vs 8 hours for the other.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core is lighter at 5.6g vs 250g.