Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review – Long-lasting headphones with powerful sound

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE boasts a comprehensive set of features, including active noise cancellation (ANC), HearThrough for ambient noise awareness, and Bluetooth-based localization. However, it’s important to note that these in-ear headphones lack IP certification for water and dust resistance and do not support wireless charging. Additionally, the Dual Bluetooth feature is not available. 

Setting up the Galaxy Buds FE is a swift and straightforward process using Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows PCs. Unfortunately, Google Fast Pair is not supported. Samsung smartphone users will experience seamless pairing, as the device automatically recognizes the headphones and suggests pairing. For Apple product users, conventional pairing methods apply. The Galaxy Wearable app, available on the Galaxy Store or Play Store, facilitates firmware updates and allows users to configure basic functions such as touch controls, noise controls, and the find function.

The latter helps locate misplaced earphones by making them emit a ringing sound. Samsung smartphone users can also leverage SmartThing Find to display the last known location of the Galaxy Buds FE on a map. This feature extends to individual earbuds, allowing users to actively search for them via Bluetooth. 

An additional practical feature is the control widget for Android. This widget provides at-a-glance information about the charging status and offers buttons to toggle sensor surfaces and control noise settings.