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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Truly Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Nov 14, 2024 03:24 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Jun 03, 2024 03:44 PM

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Truly Wireless Picture
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless Picture

Variants

  • Galaxy Buds Live (Mystic Black)
  • Galaxy Buds Live (Mystic Bronze)
  • Galaxy Buds Live (Mystic White)
  • QuietComfort Earbuds (Sandstone)
  • QuietComfort Earbuds (Soapstone)
  • QuietComfort Earbuds (Stone Blue)
  • QuietComfort Earbuds (Triple Black)

Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Truly Wireless

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Truly Wireless. The Bose are better-built, have more consistent audio reproduction, and their sound profile is better-balanced. They also have a better ANC system, leak less sound, and their integrated mic performs better overall. However, the Samsung have lower latency on iOS and Android devices.

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