Verdict: A good budget ANC pick for Samsung and other Android phones, with a comfortable, secure fit. Water resistance is only IPX2, and there are no hi-res codecs beyond Samsung’s own.
Good for
- Samsung Galaxy owners: seamless pairing and the Samsung Seamless Codec
- Budget noise cancelling for commutes
- A secure fit with wing tips
Skip it if
- Sweaty workouts or rain: IPX2 only
- You use an iPhone; you lose most Samsung features
Key specs
| Battery | Up to 6 hours per charge with ANC (8.5 off); up to 21 hours with the case with ANC (30 off) |
|---|---|
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Sound |
| Bluetooth | 5.2; SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless Codec |
| Durability | IPX2 |
| Released | 2023 |
How it compares
- Google Pixel Buds Pro: the Pixel-focused ANC alternative
- Soundcore P30i: cheaper, longer battery, IP54
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Specs come from the manufacturer’s published specifications (Samsung Galaxy Buds FE specifications); iTech Level has not tested this product hands-on. How we choose products.
