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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and comfort for long listening sessions, the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 headphones are a solid choice, especially for travel or in noisy environments, but they are bulkier and more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, on the other hand, offer a compact, discreet form factor ideal for exercise and on-the-go use, with good sound quality and a convenient charging case, but they may not be as comfortable for everyone in extended use and might have less effective noise cancellation compared to over-ear models like the Bose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.4
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
8.4
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
TV and Video
5.8
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent.
Battery
22.5 Hours
4.8 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$188
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The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort 45 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 22.5 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235.8 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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