Bose 700 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
The Verdict
Bose 700 headphones deliver superior sound quality with deeper bass and more refined treble, supported by excellent build quality and industry-leading ANC with 11 adjustable levels. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro offer impressive portability, longer total battery life (18 hours with case vs 20 hours single charge), and IPX7 water resistance for active users. Sound-wise, both impress: Bose excels in clarity and spatial imaging, while Samsung's dual-driver design produces punchy, dynamic audio. Bose's 8-microphone system outperforms Samsung's for calls. However, Samsung's $229 price point provides exceptional value compared to Bose's $379 premium. Choose Bose 700 if you prioritize audio quality and long listening sessions; select Galaxy Buds2 Pro for affordability, durability, and daily versatility.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Bose 700 if…
- →Best call quality on any over-ear headphone thanks to the 8-mic system
- →Highly customizable ANC with 11 discrete levels
- →Premium stainless steel build feels genuinely luxurious
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro if…
- →24-bit Samsung Seamless codec for Hi-Fi audio quality on Galaxy devices
- →360 Audio with head tracking creates an immersive surround experience
- →Compact and lightweight at 5.5 g per earbud for comfortable fit
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Bose 700
Pros
- Best call quality on any over-ear headphone thanks to the 8-mic system
- Highly customizable ANC with 11 discrete levels
- Premium stainless steel build feels genuinely luxurious
- Multipoint Bluetooth and broad voice assistant support
- Elegant, minimal design that looks great
Cons
- No aptX or LDAC — limited to AAC and SBC codecs
- 20-hour battery life is shorter than Sony and JBL rivals
- Headband can cause hotspot pressure on the top of the head
- Expensive compared to competition offering similar ANC
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Pros
- 24-bit Samsung Seamless codec for Hi-Fi audio quality on Galaxy devices
- 360 Audio with head tracking creates an immersive surround experience
- Compact and lightweight at 5.5 g per earbud for comfortable fit
- IPX7 water resistance handles sweat and rain confidently
- Voice Detect automatically pauses and enables transparency mode
Cons
- Samsung Seamless codec only works with Samsung Galaxy devices
- 5-hour ANC battery life is short — case extends to 18 hours
- No multipoint Bluetooth for dual-device connectivity
- Touch controls can be finicky and hard to activate consistently
- ANC is not as strong as Sony WF-1000XM5 or AirPods Pro 2
Full Specifications
| Spec | Bose 700 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | over-ear | in-ear |
| Weight | 250 g | 5.5 g (each) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 20 hrs (ANC on) | 5 hrs (earbuds with ANC), 18 hrs total with case |
| Charging | USB-C, 15-min quick charge for 3.5 hrs playback | USB-C, Qi wireless, 5 min = 1 hr playback |
| Features | 11 levels of adjustable ANC, 4 levels of Transparency (Ambient) mode, 8-microphone system for best-in-class call quality, Alexa, Google Assistant, and Bose AR built-in, Multipoint Bluetooth pairing, Stainless steel headband with fold-flat design | Intelligent ANC with 3 adjustable levels, 360 Audio with head tracking, SmartThings Find for locating lost earbuds, Auto Switch between Samsung devices, Voice Detect for automatic transparency mode |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Samsung Seamless (24-bit), AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | None | IPX7 |
| Drivers | — | Custom coaxial 2-way driver (10mm woofer + 5.3mm tweeter) |
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