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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B0CF74G2RL
Price: 129.99 USD

For the casual commuter, these are a bargain.

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$129.99

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Noise Isolation / ANC

5.9/ 10

5.9

0.010.0

A 5.9 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

4.67 hBelow average

4.67 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

21 hBelow average

21 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX2

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX22%

IPX2 appears on 2% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 4.67 h
Battery Life With Case: 21 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 1 min
Battery Life Anc On: 6 h
Battery Life Wireless: 6 h
Charging Case Capacity: 479 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 60 mAh
Fast Charging: No

Build

IP Rating: IPX2
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Standard
Anc Depth: 30 dB
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 6.5 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Neutral
Adaptive Anc: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless Codec
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Latency: 40 ms

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 50×27.7×50 mm
Color Options: Dark grey, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Wingtip stabilizers
Weight Per Earbud: 5.6 g
Weight With Case: 40 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Presets only
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes

Identity

Model Number: SM-R400NZAAXAR

Microphone

Count: 2
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: 2023-09
Msrp Usd: 99 USD
Year: 2023

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed November 2023

Noise cancelling8.4

Isolation5.9

Battery life5.4

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

The verdict

As far as sub-$100 earbuds go, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are about as sure a bet as it gets, well-suited as commuter buddies on the train or in an airplane.

✓What we like

✓Price

✓Small case

✓Good ANC

✕What could be better

✕Minimal moisture resistance

✕Information-hungry app

✕Too bassy

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds FESoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	10.8
25	9.9
32	9.6
40	9.2
50	8.2
63	6.6
80	4.9
100	3.1
125	1.6
160	0.3
200	-0.6
250	-1.0
315	-1.1
400	-1.5
500	-2.5
630	-3.5
800	-2.0
1000	0.1
1250	2.5
1600	4.9
2000	6.5
2500	7.4
3150	6.9
4000	5.2
5000	3.8
6300	3.3
8000	1.3
10000	-4.3
12500	-9.5
16000	-18.5
20000	-19.1

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	3.2
26	0.7
33	2.7
41	3.6
52	4.5
65	4.6
82	5.5
103	6.2
130	6.5
163	7.3
205	6.8
259	6.0
325	5.4
410	15.2
516	11.7
613	9.7
772	12.4
972	16.0
1220	18.3
1540	23.9
1940	28.5
2440	35.3
3070	41.5
3870	41.0
4870	35.3
6130	31.2
7720	33.5
9720	38.5
12200	33.9
15400	37.0
19400	44.5

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	8.3
26	10.7
33	16.2
41	17.8
52	20.5
65	24.2
82	26.1
103	27.9
130	29.2
163	27.6
205	24.7
259	22.6
325	15.9
410	18.6
516	19.6
613	14.2
772	16.3
972	17.7
1220	18.2
1540	20.9
1940	26.9
2440	32.9
3070	38.6
3870	40.6
4870	40.2
6130	35.9
7720	31.6
9720	41.8
12200	26.7
15400	35.2
19400	36.0