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@warm_rowan_34 · Owner-reported
Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
It's a beast, the wingtip works wonders for noise cancellation, perfect for gym use, makes you forget you're there, but it gets loose with time and sweat, though. The sound is okay, so is the battery. The latency when using on computer is horrendous. The controls are limited.
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For the casual commuter, these are a bargain.
At 8.4, its noise cancelling beats 84% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 93 of the 259 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned over 2 years.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 259 we've cataloged.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 259 we've cataloged.
IPX2 appears on 2% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).
Platform ai appears on 33% of the 24 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| 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 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| 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 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| 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 |
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.
✓Liked: Price, Small case, Good ANC
✕Could be better: Minimal moisture resistance, Information-hungry app, Too bassy
What a reader who owns the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would buy againIt's a beast, the wingtip works wonders for noise cancellation, perfect for gym use, makes you forget you're there, but it gets loose with time and sweat, though. The sound is okay, so is the battery. The latency when using on computer is horrendous. The controls are limited.
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Battery in real life — better than expected
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Noise cancelling in the real world — worse than expected
