Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earbud: 1.71 cm x 2.22 cm x 1.92 cm / 5.6 g
Charging case: 5 cm x 2.77 cm x 5 cm / 40 g
Colour - Graphite | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Ambient Sound Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
- SmartThings
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer Proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life - 6 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 13 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8.5 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Included Accessories Charging case 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), charging case (479 mAh), 2 pairs of wing tips (S/M, M/L)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
- 0.294 W/kg (head)
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