REVIEW: Galaxy Buds FE delivers good sound and good battery for less than R$600 1y2b6h

Wireless headphones come in many different models and types, but there is no denying that these devices have provided freedom since they became a trend. For the year 2023, the Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds FE with a suggested starting price of R$699 and a promise of battery life of up to 30 hours. But is the investment of over R$500 worth it? 1b5e

Design and construction 5k2i6f

Cute and elegant: this is the design of Galaxy Buds FE. Launched in Brazil in white and black colors, the wireless headset from Samsung It follows the pattern of other models in the same category and fits in the palm of your hand. One point that I really liked is that it has “wings” that help it fit in the ear and also prevent it from falling out when we are moving. And there is no denying the comparison with the first Galaxy Buds of 2019.

The charging case, which also serves as a carrying case, fits in your pants pocket. I have to confess that I am a person who uses headphones more than TWS headphones, but I liked the mobility that the Galaxy Buds FE brought to my daily life. Often, the device Samsung went unnoticed in my ear.

Inside the box, in addition to the charging case and the headset, we received a USB-C charging cable, four silicone rubbers and two more ear straps. Check out this unboxing:

There is no power source, but you can use your smartphone or connect the case to a computer or any other device with a USB port.

The company sent us a case for the Pringles, which leaves your Galaxy Buds FE more stylish. The truth is that nothing changes with it or without it. Is it an extremely necessary item? No, but it's nice to have.

A Samsung also sells themed cases Pokémon in purple and Minions, for those who love the assistants of Crane. These items can be purchased for R$269, but if you have Galaxy Buds2 or Buds Pro cases, you can reuse them on the Galaxy Buds FE without any problems. See photos of the other options:

Overall, I really liked the simple and usual design of the Galaxy Buds FE. The “wings” allow you to enjoy the wireless headphones for hours, without worrying that they will fall if you start running or jumping. The ease of placing the charging case in your pants pocket, even with a special case, also makes it easier to provide good mobility.

Usage and connectivity 4c5pl

Equipped with a Bluetooth 5.2 antenna, using the headphones is very simple. At the same time that I have my traditional cell phone, a Realme 9 Pro +, I also used Galaxy Buds FE with Galaxy S23FE, launched at the same event.

If you have a device from the Galaxy Buds ecosystem, this headset is more than essential for a good experience. As soon as we opened the charging case, the Galaxy S5.1 FE's One UI 23 detected the wireless earbuds and the connection was almost instantaneous. One point I liked is that, as soon as the accessory is placed correctly in the ear, a beep is emitted.

The range also impressed me: when I left my smartphone at home and went downstairs to pick up a package, the Galaxy Buds FE There were no flaws in sound delivery. A Samsung promises a range of 10 meters, but in practice this was much greater. Of course, you will get better use if you carry the TWS headset in your ear and your smartphone in your pocket.

Application and use of gestures 5q1754

To perform configuration and view information, the Samsung makes the application available GalaxyWear. It allows you to view the remaining battery percentage, switch sound modes, and also change the equalizer to get the ideal sound.

People who do not have a device Samsung will be able to use the Galaxy Buds FE, given that the application GalaxyWear is available for installation via the Google Play Store. But, I had certain problems using it to connect two Samsung devices to this same application, since I have one Galaxy Watch6 Classic connected there. After a few tries, the connection worked.

You can also do tests to see if you are using Galaxy Buds FE correctly and use SmartThings Find to find the headphones. And to top it off, they can emit a beep at you that ends up losing one of the headphones.

Galaxy Wear is a very complete application that acts as a complement to the use of headphones, but I noticed that, when it is installed on a non-Samsung cell phone, it is not possible to see the amount of battery remaining in the case. This isn't a total problem, but it would be nice to have access to this information to know when it's time to plug the box into the socket.

Another interesting addition is the use of gestures: they are pre-configured at the factory, but you can program this in Galaxy Wear to:

• Pause or play a song;
• Skip to the next song;
• Back a song;
• Change the sound mode;
• Activate the Bixby personal assistant (there is no way to switch to the Google Assistant);
• Increase or decrease the volume;
• Answer or decline a call.

The use of gestures makes everything more dynamic: you can simply tap the headset a few times instead of picking up your cell phone to perform simple actions, which also helps with security. This is one of Samsung's biggest successes in the Galaxy Buds FE and if you are a person who generally uses other types of headphones, you will notice the difference from the first moments.

Audio 3n1j5g

Here, we have two modes of use: noise cancellation and ambient sound. Noise cancellation works very well and, when we have the two Galaxy Buds FE, outside sound is completely prevented from reaching. This happens due to two external microphones and one more internal microphone. Even with nothing playing, you can see the use of ANC in practice.

Ambient sound mode is best suited for those who need to talk to someone or be aware of what's going on around them, without needing to take off their wireless headphones.

I am a person who listens to different genres and while using this model, I did not have any voice problems or muffled beats. The bass was also emitted with total quality and even better than your everyday headphone, the One Odio A70. Another good use of the headphones was in calls: through artificial intelligence, which is called Deep Neutral Network (DNN) was able to separate my voice from unwanted background noise, ensuring clearer calls.

There is an equalizer in GalaxyWear which allows complete customization of the sound emitted, but, here, the factory configuration met all my needs and even exceeded my expectations.

As a person who really likes to listen to music during the day to have better concentration, the noise cancellation mode was perfect. When I was on the street or someone was talking to me, I just had to switch to ambient sound mode with three taps and have a different use.

Battery and autonomy 272fy

A Samsung promised that its new pair of headphones can work for up to 30 hours in normal use and 21 hours with noise cancellation turned on. By using each of the modes with a full charge from the charging case, I achieved:

• 10h35 with noise cancellation disabled;
• 07h with noise cancellation activated
• 07h with ambient sound activated;

The battery also impressed me a lot in this model, as when carrying out the test with each of the available modes, there was still 19% of the case's battery remaining for a final charge. Management was well optimized so that the best duration was delivered. It is certain that even if you do not place the headphones in the carrying case, you will still be able to use the headphones for up to 10 hours uninterrupted.

Conclusion 60664y

Despite not being sold within the average price of wireless headphones from more popular brands like Xiaomi, I would say that the Galaxy Buds FE It is an investment that will pay for itself over time. Its suggested launch price was R$699, but it can now be found at Magazine Luiza for BRL 539,10 when paying via Pix.

I really liked that he managed to get everything right: design, drums and sound. For those who like to listen to music for a long time without sacrificing quality, the Galaxy Buds FE are an interesting option. After a while, the model could reach around R$400 and be an even better value for money.

Technical specifications 292m5w

Brand	Samsung
Córdoba	Galaxy Buds FE
Dimensions and Weight	Headphone jack: 17,1 x 19,2 x 22,2mm, 5,6g Charging case: 50,0 x 27,7 x 50,0 mm, 40,0 g
Speaker	unidirectional
Microphone	3 microphones (2 external + 1 internal)
Battery Capacity	Headphones: 60 mAh (typical) Charging case: 479 mAh (typical)
game time	Up to 6 hours (ANC on) / Total up to 21 hours Up to 8,5 hours (ANC off) / Total up to 30 hours
Talk Time	Up to 3,5 hours (ANC on) / Total up to 13 hours Up to 4 hours (ANC off) / Total up to 14 hours
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.2, Auto Switch Codec: Scalable (patented by Samsung), AAC, SBC
Standard	Proximity, Hall, Touch
Compatibility	Android 8 or higher with more than 1,5 GB RAM Some features may not be available on non-Samsung devices. Availability may vary by market, carrier or connected devices.
Price	R$539,10 on Pix

reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 21 / 11 / 23.