TechRadar Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE not only sound good but offer great active noise cancellation.
Keenly priced, they’re immediately no good for iPhone owners due to the lack of iOS app.
The earbuds themselves are small and comfy to wear, albeit lacking potent protection from water or dust.
Elsewhere, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE sound reasonably good for the price.
They’re able to rival thebest budget wireless earbuds, thanks to their reasonably clear sound.
The highlight is the ANC, which is great.
They look good, feel good, and they’re simple to use.
It’s a busy field with many budget earbuds available around this price range.
The ideal scenario is you having a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet.
Have the right hardware and you’ll be happy with the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for the price.
They lack some finer details.
For instance, there’s no true Multipoint.
Also, wear detection is there but it’s pretty patchy and temperamental.
I never felt entirely confident when pulling the buds out that my music would pause.
However, the app is easy to use and allows you to switch between ANC, transparency and disabled.
There are EQ options too although you could’t adjust things to a custom setting.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE has respectable battery life.
It’s right in the middle of what’s expected of ANC-based earbuds these days.
Not too little and not so much that I’m excited at never needing to find a cable again.
Similarly, the case is lovely and neat.
It isn’t as small as theJLab JBuds Mini(is anything?)
but it’s easily dainty enough for putting in your pocket without really noticing.
Still, they look and feel good with touch controls being easily accessible at all times.
Through the app, you might pick between transparency, ANC, or turning it off.
Transparency mode isn’t as ideal as some competitors like theApple AirPods Pro 2but remember the price?
Listening to music is also reasonably good for the price.
They’re already cheaper than many rivals.
Value score: 4/5
Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE?
You lose your earbuds oftenThe Lost Mode is a must have if you regularly misplace your tech.
There are better options out there.
Mostly tested withYouTubeMusic and Spotify on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ with brief time on iPhone 14 Pro.
I swapped out my usual earbuds for the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for nearly 10 days.
I used them throughout the day via the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ listening to music as I worked.
At other points, I’d listen to music while doing HIIT workouts to test their fit.
Mostly, I discovered that the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE can be worn for long periods without any issues.
There was a bit of gaming too with the latest Asphalt game for Android.
I’ve been testing audio products for over 10 years.
I love using them during my workouts and walks, but also for blocking out distracting noises.
First reviewed in December 2023.
