The Samsung Galaxy Buds lineup is getting a new Fan Edition to its lineup. These earbuds mark the first Fan Edition in Samsung‘s Galaxy Buds family, and they aim to deliver what users love about Galaxy Buds, including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), in a budget-friendly package priced at just $99.
The Galaxy Buds FE features a single-driver setup. The single-driver setup distinguishes it from the dual-driver configuration found in the Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. They offer Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with support for AAC, SBC, and SSC codecs. Like the Buds 2 and Buds 2 Pro, these earbuds can seamlessly switch between various Galaxy devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, depending on your active usage. The inclusion of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and Ambient Sound ensures that you can enjoy your audio experience undisturbed.
For clear voice calls, each earbud boasts three microphones. These mics are touted to be able to pick up voice even in the noisiest environments. Like its siblings, these earbuds are smart. They can automatically pause your music when you remove them from your ears and they have touch-sensitive controls. The charging case follows the design language of recent Galaxy Buds, with a rounded square layout.
The Galaxy Buds FE comes with quite an impressive battery life claim. With ANC turned off, these earbuds are touted to last an impressive 8.5 hours on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case. Even with ANC active, you can still enjoy up to 6 hours of playback on the earbuds alone, extending to 21 hours with the charging case.
Samsung continues looking at sustainability with the new Galaxy Buds FE. It incorporates post-consumer recycled plastics, sourced from discarded fishing nets and water barrels, into the construction of these earbuds.
Pricing & Availability
The Galaxy Buds FE will be available starting on October 5, 2023. It will be available in two colours – Graphite and White. It will be priced at USD$99.99 (MYR473.06) in the U.S.
In Malaysia, the Galaxy Buds FE will be priced at MYR399 and will be available starting on October 10, 2023.