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Comparison Samsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2

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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
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Touch control. Calling a voice assistant. Ambient Sound function - allows you to hear surrounding sounds. Convenient synchronization with Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
The headphones are equipped with a vibrating bone conduction unit (VPU). The Buds2 differ from the Buds in having active noise cancellation, but they are inferior to the Buds Plus in terms of battery life, and they are also shorter than other versions of the Buds.
Connection and design
Design
in-ear
in-ear
Connection typewirelesswireless
Connection
Bluetooth v 5.2
Bluetooth v 5.2
Range10 m10 m
Specs
Emitter typedynamicdynamic
Number of emitters2
Microphone specs
Microphone
built into the case /3 pcs in each earphone/
built into the case
Microphone noise cancelingENCENC
Bone conduction sensor
Features
Volume control
Noise cancellationANCANC
Transparent mode
Multipoint
Codec support
AAC
AAC
Voice assistantBixby / Google Assistant
Power supply
Power sourcebatterybattery
Headphone battery capacity60 mAh61 mAh
Case battery capacity479 mAh472 mAh
Charging time
0.5 h /case — 2 hours/
Operating time (music)6 h5 h
Operating time (talk)3.5 h
Operating time (no noise canceling)8 h
Operating time (with case)30 h20 h
Wireless charger
Charging portUSB CUSB C
General
Touch control
WaterproofIPX2IPX2
Weight5 g
In box
silicone tips 3 pairs
additional fixation attachments
charging case
silicone tips
 
charging case
Color
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2023august 2021

Number of emitters

The number of emitters installed in each individual earphone. Specified only for models with more than one emitter.

The meaning of this feature depends on the type of emitters (see above). So, in hybrid models, by definition, there are several — the frequency range is distributed between them, which has a positive effect on the frequency response. For the same purpose, several reinforcing radiators can be used. And with the traditional dynamic principle of operation, due to several emitters, the effect of surround sound can also be provided (see "Sound").

Anyway, "ears" with numerous emitters, other things being equal, will be more advanced, but also more expensive.

Bone conduction sensor

A sensor in the design of in-ear headphones that allows you to naturally distinguish your own voice from the background sound. The sensor picks up the vibration of the user's voice and does not respond to external sounds, providing a clear voice transmission during voice calls.

Multipoint

A technology used in Bluetooth models (see "Connection") that allows the headphones to connect to multiple devices at the same time. Thanks to this, you can, for example, listen to music from a laptop, and when a call comes in on a mobile phone, switch the headphones to a conversation. This technology has its own characteristics for different manufacturers, and therefore, if the multipoint function is critical for you, you should separately clarify the details of its operation in the selected model.

Voice assistant

Headphones with voice assistant support the user interaction with the device to a new level. The call of the assistant. is carried out by pressing one of the control buttons on the headphones or by a specific voice command (for example, «Ok, Google» for the Google Assistant virtual apprentice). The assistant pauses playback, instantly changes the volume of the music, can notify the user of new alerts, helps to answer messages without the help of hands, and commands are given to the paired smartphone via voice control from the headphones.

Headphone battery capacity

The capacity of the battery installed in the headphones of the corresponding design (see "Power").

Theoretically, a higher capacity allows to achieve greater battery life, but in fact, the operating time also depends on the power consumption of the headphones — and it can be very different, depending on the characteristics and design features. So this parameter is secondary, and when choosing it is worth paying attention not so much to the battery capacity, but to the directly claimed operating time (see below).

Case battery capacity

The capacity of the battery installed in the case (case) for headphones.

This parameter is relevant only for true wireless models (see "Cable type"). Recall that these headphones are charged from a case, which is usually equipped with its own battery and actually works in standalone power bank mode. Knowing the capacity of the battery in the case and in the headphones, you can estimate how many charges of the “ears” will last for one charge of the case. However, it should be taken into account that in the process of charging the headphones, part of the energy is inevitably spent on third-party losses, and the effective capacity of the case turns out to be somewhere 1.6 times less than the claimed one. This is the starting point for calculations: for example, a 300 mAh case will actually be able to transfer 300 / 1.6 = 187 mAh of energy to the headphones, and 30 mAh “ears” from such a battery can be fully charged about 6 times (187 / 30 ≈ 6).

Charging time

The time required to fully charge the battery in properly powered headphones (see above).

In this case, we mean the battery charging time from 0 to 100% when using a standard charger (or a third-party charger with identical characteristics). Accordingly, in fact, this indicator may differ from the claimed one, depending on the specifics of the situation. However, in general, it is quite possible to evaluate different models and compare them with each other: headphones with a shorter claimed charging time will in fact charge faster (ceteris paribus).

Also note that an increase in battery capacity (and headphone battery life) inevitably implies an increase in charging time. To compensate for this moment, special fast charging technologies can be used — however, they affect the cost and require the use of specialized charger.

Operating time (music)

The declared operating time of headphones with autonomous power supply (see above) when listening to music on a single battery charge or a set of batteries.

As a rule, the characteristics indicate a certain average operating time in music listening mode, for standard conditions; in practice, it will depend on the intensity of use, volume level and other operating parameters, and in models with replaceable batteries - also on the quality of specific batteries. However, based on the stated time, you can fairly reliably assess the autonomy of the selected headphones and compare them with other models. As for specific values, relatively “short-lived” devices have a battery life of up to 8 hours, a figure of 8 – 12 hours can be called quite good, 12 – 20 hours – very good, and in the most “long-lasting” headphones the operating time can exceed 20 hours.

Operating time (talk)

The maximum battery life of headphones on one full charge of the battery or replaceable batteries in talk mode. A long working time will be relevant for those who expect to regularly conduct long telephone conversations. Note that in talk mode, autonomy may be lower than when listening to music, since the use of microphones and clear voice transmission algorithms puts an additional burden on the hardware of the headphones.
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