Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Colour White Graphite | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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 with Lightning Charging Case (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, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Features - Touch control
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
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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 playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 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 (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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Included Accessories Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning 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)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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