I saw a deal where they're only about $7 different in price. What is the best option? The regular buds 2 or the buds FE?
Features I'm prioritizing as a student — noice cancellation — comfort (will be using it for hours of studying) — battery life
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Are the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Buds 2 waterproof
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 only have an IPX2 rating, which means they are minimally water resistant. Don’t drop them into a puddle.
Do the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Buds 2 have a microphone?
Yes, take a listen to the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 mic samples in the microphone section above.
Do the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Buds 2 work with an iPhone
You can basically use any Bluetooth earbuds with the iPhone, but you’ll miss out on many of the features if you pair an iPhone with Samsung Galaxy Buds FE or Galaxy Buds 2. These are exclusively found in the Galaxy Wearable app, which only supports the buds with Android phones. Some examples of stuff you won’t get with an iPhone include the ability to change your controls, EQ, or receive updates.
Received my Galaxy buds FE today today so i could compare them to the buds 2 pro which I have been using for a few weeks now.
In no particular order or sense I will write a few differences I noticed, and ultimately I will be sticking to the buds 2 pro.
I will basically only cover the reasons that I will be picking one over the other. If you have any questions feel free to ask. But I will be returning the bud FE, especially because I got the buds 2 pro for a really good price.
First difference I noticed is the sound. Buds Fe have a bit better bass at a lower level. You can feel the difference. The sound balance seems better on the Pros, and the bass is still really good. I am a bass head as all I listen to is rap and house music. You will definitely notice and like the bass on the FEs better the the 2 pros.
The Buds FE do not have the voice detect feature like the buds 2 pro, as well as the Labs setting where you can tap the back of your ear twice to lower or raise the volume. I really enjoy these 2 features on my buds 2 pro as they help in my work setting. This and the fit are the reasons why im sticking with the bud 2 pro.
My main reason for getting the buds FE was to compare the wing tip feature, and for my ears, the wing tip feature doesn't work. the buds don't sit in my ear enough for the wing tip to reach a part of my ear to hold it in better. I tired changing the ear tips to see if that would help, and it really didnt. The buds pro 2 and buds FE have different shaped ear tips, but neither worked well.
Im not going to hold onto the buds FE long enough to check the battery as im fine with the battery in the buds 2 pro. I never listen to music for long enough stretches to run out of battery before I can get it back onto the wireless charger.
I will be sticking with the buds 2 pro because of the extra features, and the current fit I have with the Azla Sedna Standard Max ear tips has done a decent job a relieving my ongoing stress of the ear buds falling out. I went for a run and a mountain bike ride and didn't have to adjust the buds once.
A few other points:
The buds FE do stick out of your ears more. With the new Azla tips on the buds 2 pro, the buds sit quite deep in my ear, which really helps hide them better.
Really slippery case, I now see why the provide a free silicone case if you buy on samsung website.
Hi, I'm torn between buds fe and buds 2 as in my country they basically have the same price.
Is the sound quality drastically better on the 2?