Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Reliable performance with satisfactory sound ; Good noise cancellation for the price ; Flat buttons are easier to interact with

No wireless charging ; No multipoint Bluetooth ; Wing fins might not improve fit for everyone

But for a lot of people, a comfortable fit ranks above all else. And if Samsung’s past-gen earbuds were a better match for your ears than the current crop, the Galaxy Buds FE will be a welcome return to that older design. There doesn’t always need to...

For this price, the sound quality is impressive ; Very effective ANC and ambient modes ; Great comfort, even with the wingtips ; Samsung's value-add features are great ? if you have other Samsung gear

Only IPX2 rated ; Fast pairing is a Galaxy Wear app exclusive ; The in-ear detection is to turn ANC off, not for automatic play/pause ; The controls don't have a lot of customization options

Comfortable ; Effective ANC ; Powerful sub-bass

Doesn’t quite reach battery life claims ; Disjointed bass ; Occasional jarring connectivity blips ; Very limited water resistance

These are enjoyable casual-use earphones with solid active noise cancellation. But they trade away some of the balance of the other Samsung Buds pairs in search of bass thrills.

Decent ANC for the money ; Engaging sound ; Tiny case

Limited feature set and customisation options ; SSC audio only for Samsung devices ; No iOS app

Small and lightweight ; Fits firmly and comfortably ; Good sound quality

Mostly for Android phones ; Few features ; Mediocre battery life

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE perform really well in comparison with the more expensive Galaxy Buds 2 Pro headphones and are even better on a couple of points. But unfortunately, some of the shortcomings remain, such as the lack of an app for the iPhone....

Effective ANC for the price ; Comfy, fairly secure fit ; A punchy listen

Some will find them too bass-heavy ; Battery life only average ; Gives up features to hit the low price

Surprisingly effective ANC makes the Galaxy Buds FE a real contender in the sub-$100/£100 space. Tuning won’t be to all tastes, but custom EQ makes up the difference

Great value for money ; Active noise cancellation works well ; Sound quality is pleasant ; Battery life is decent

Low water resistance rating ; No wireless charging ; No aptX support

The TL;DR version: Reasonably priced and solid all-round, Samsung's Galaxy Buds FE are a great option for anyone who's looking for a no-nonsense set of earbuds.

Effective ANC for the price ; Comfy, fairly secure fit ; A punchy listen

Some will find them too bass-heavy ; Battery life only average ; Gives up features to hit the low price

Surprisingly effective ANC makes the Galaxy Buds FE a real contender in the sub-$100/£100 space. Tuning won’t be to all tastes, but custom EQ makes up the difference