Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 |
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| Colour | - | Graphite | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| 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 | Adaptive EQ | Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | - |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| - | SmartThings | ||
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours |
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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Samsung Galaxy Buds FE |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), charging case (479 mAh), 2 pairs of wing tips (S/M, M/L) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| - | 0.294 W/kg (head) | ||
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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