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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE vs soundcore Sport X20
Product A: Samsung
81 of 166 known
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Product B: soundcore
67 of 166 known
Change soundcore Sport X20
72 of 157 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 68 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- With caseA: 30hB: 48hsoundcore is 18 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 9hB: 12hsoundcore is 3 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 21hB: 28hsoundcore is 7 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 7hsoundcore is 1 h higher.
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
A3968, A3968Z11, A3968Z21, A3968Z61, A3968G11, A3968G21, A3968G616Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026UK store SKUs A3968G11 Black, A3968G21 White and A3968G61 Green. The German store lists the same SKUs.8Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026German store lists A3968G11 Schwarz, A3968G21 Weiss and A3968G61 Gruen.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_fe_announced_with_spatial_audio_galaxy_ai_and_up_to_30_hours_of_battery_life-news-69092.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Galaxy Buds3 FE is the successor to the original Galaxy Buds FE.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-145735Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys says the Galaxy Buds 3 FE succeed the Galaxy Buds FE.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
DE, US2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Original US availability section names Samsung.com, Experience Stores and major retailers.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-und-galaxy-buds-fe-machen-spannende-funktionen-fur-viele-nutzerinnen-erlebbarRead 7 October 2026Maker German launch release gives German e-store availability. Existing original US maker launch confirms US retail. Other markets are not inferred from language-only pages.
US, GB, JP, EU6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026UK store lists the three colours.8Maker product pagede.soundcore.com/products/a3968-sport-x20-earbuds.jsRead 20 October 2026German store lists the three colours.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 6.5 | 1 |
Source8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Headphones.com explicitly says single dynamic driver IEM. Diameter 6.5 mm comes independently from the Android Central exact statement about the older 2023 Galaxy Buds FE, not the 11 mm Buds3 FE. Acoustic role not named and omitted. Maker 1-way supports architecture, not diameter.14Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-galaxy-buds-3-proRead 7 October 2026Sound quality/specs paragraph explicitly says the older Galaxy Buds FE used a 6.5 mm driver in each earbud. The new Buds3 FE 11 mm is not inherited. Single dynamic count/type supported by separate purchased Headphones review.
Bsoundcore Sport X20
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
6.5mm
11mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
Bass Boost, Clear, Dynamic, Soft, Treble Boost4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Equalizer chart sections explicitly name Bass Boost, Clear, Dynamic, Soft and Treble Boost. The manual mentions six options, but no additional preset name is inferred.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass emphasis, relaxed upper mids and reduced upper treble in the stock tuning.12Measurementheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Purchased review, Samsung S21 FE with SSC, firmware R400NXXU0AWHF, stock Android settings. IEC 711 clone coupler, compensated modified DF HRTF plus 10 dB preference slope. Reviewer warns measurements above 8 kHz are inaccurate and the 8-10 kHz peak can be a rig artifact. No numeric bass-deviation amount inferred from target slope. Treble-rolloff text is a qualitative result. No quantitative extension above the reviewer-stated 8 kHz rig limit is inferred.
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
RTINGS tests found limited vocal treble with strong suppression of surrounding noise.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Microphone verdict identifies own tests. Test Bench 2.3, tested White unit. Public codec, firmware, volume and microphone test settings not specified. Reader-reported real-world problems are not stored as lab measurements and are noted as a limit.
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 4.63 |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
4.63h
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
61Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 lists three microphones, two outer and one inner, per earbud. Six total across pair. Voice and ANC role counts not inferred.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Technical table Anzahl Mikrofone explicitly states 6 across the product pair.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Auto Switch | Supported Galaxy devices signed into the same Samsung Account. This is automatic switching, not simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint. |
| Galaxy Wearable settings | Android 8 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Advanced features can require Samsung Galaxy devices. |
| Live translation | Translation is performed by a supported Galaxy S24, S24+ or S24 Ultra phone with Galaxy AI software. A network connection and Samsung Account are required. Some languages require a downloaded language package. The latest phone software update may be required. |
| Gaming mode | Available only with a Samsung mobile device running Android. Enable it in Galaxy Wearable under Earbuds settings, then Labs. |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Supports the added Gaming mode row from printed page 34 Labs. Other existing rows have separate maker sources.
Bsoundcore Sport X20
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
60mAh2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds FE table lists typical 60 mAh per earbud. Rated 58 mAh is not substituted.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Akku table explicitly labels 60 mAh typical earbud cell, not charging current.
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC off | No | 9 |
| ANC on | Yes | 21 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
| Call | No | 4 |
| Call | Yes | 14 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Battery and footnote 3: 6 h ANC on, 9 h off, total 21/30 h including earbuds and case. Current launch table and page say 8.5 h off. Datasheet retained. Call rows come from separate launch table.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Talk Time table: ANC-off single charge 4 h, total 14 h including case. ANC-on 3.5/13 h cannot be separated by the call enum, so omitted.
Bsoundcore Sport X20
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 12 |
| ANC off | Yes | 48 |
| ANC on | No | 7 |
| ANC on | Yes | 28 |
| Transparency | No | 7 |
| Call | No | 6 |
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h earbuds and 48 h with case, ANC on 7 h and 28 h. The FAQ adds transparency 7 h and calls 6 h. The Quick Start Guide prints up to 36 h with ANC on and up to 48 h with ANC off, which disagrees with the manual, the FAQ and Anker Japan. The manual figures are kept.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ: normal 12 h earbuds and 48 h case, ANC 7 h and 28 h, transparency 7 h, calls 6 h. Maker lab test at default settings, normal mode and 50 percent volume. A second FAQ entry says about 7 h with ANC and 11.5 h in normal mode, which differs from 12 h.
Longest claimed use per charge
9h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
7h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
9h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
48h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
21h
28h
Talk time (claimed)
4h
6h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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The manual lists a full charge of 1.5 hours for the earbuds and 3 hours for the charging case. The FAQ gives about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C as lab data, and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger. Case input is 5 V 0.45 A. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 20262Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017113/en_US/000017113.pdfRead 20 October 2026FAQ says about 40 minutes for the earbuds at 25 degrees C plus or minus 3 degrees C as lab data and about 3 hours for the case on a wall charger.
Quick charge time
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Charging case
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Case battery
479mAh2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Typical 479 mAh. Launch footnote incorrectly gives rated 500 mAh greater than typical, so rated capacity is not stored.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026
580mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table lists Battery capacity 580 mAh / 2.158 Wh with the charging case input and output. Amazon's listing calls it the carrying case battery capacity. No per-earbud capacity is published.14Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CRT6HQ82Read 20 October 2026Amazon US detail table lists carrying case battery capacity 580 mAh.
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
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Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026
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Gestures
Single touch to play or pause, Double touch for next track and answer or end calls, Triple touch for previous track, Touch and hold for the assigned feature5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 21 Understanding touch actions. Single touch and hold enabled by default. Double/triple touches must be enabled through touch controls settings. Hold configurable for noise control, Bixby, volume or Spotify. Maker mapping takes precedence over simplified review table.
Press once on either earbud: play or pause, or answer a call, Press twice on the right earbud: next track, Press twice on the left earbud: previous track, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: switch between ANC and transparency, or hang up or reject a call1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000017073/en_US/000017073.pdfRead 20 October 2026Controls table for TWS mode. In mono mode a single press plays or pauses and a long press skips to the next track. Controls can also be customised in the app.
Remappable controls
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
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Bud dimensions
Width17.3Height19.3Depth22.2mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Dimensions gives W17.3/H19.3/D22.2 mm. Conflicts with current maker webpage W17.1/H19.2/D22.2. Exact maker datasheet takes precedence.
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
Width50Height27.5Depth50mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Dimensions explicitly labels W50.0/H27.5/D50.0 mm. Webpage axes and 27.7 mm conflict, so the datasheet is retained.
Width65Height29Depth61mm(2.6 × 1.1 × 2.4 in)10Reviewgigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20240728-anker-soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Gigazine gives 6.5 cm diameter, 6.1 cm depth and 2.9 cm thickness. Basic Tutorials labels it 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H. Anker Japan prints 65 x 61 x 29 mm without axes.11Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/soundcore-sport-x20Read 20 October 2026Technical data table labels the case 61 x 65 x 29 mm as L x W x H.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Galaxy Buds FE, Charging case, Ear tips (S, M, L), Wing tips (S/M, M/L), USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Artikelinformationen Lieferumfang lists ear tips, wing tips, USB-C to USB-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Regional contents can vary.
Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL), USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide and safety manual4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3968Read 20 October 2026Anker Japan lists the earbuds, charging case, five ear-tip sizes, a USB-C cable, a quick start guide and safety manual. Its package line says USB-C and USB-A cable, while its feature text says USB Type-C cable. Gigazine shows a USB Type-C cable.
Cables included
ASamsung Galaxy Buds FE
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C cable | 1 |
Bsoundcore Sport X20
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Product page
Spec sheet
image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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