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Samsung is gearing up to launch its first-ever FE-series TWS earbuds, called the Galaxy Buds FE. The company has already spilled beans on its design and key features through an official user manual, which was prematurely uploaded to its website earlier this week. We now have more information about the upcoming buds, including the price.
According to noted tipster Roland Quandt, the Galaxy Buds FE will feature 12mm AKG-tuned drivers. Samsung plans to offer the buds in graphite and white color options. The leaked user manual gave us a close look at the graphite variant. It was also seen in a live photo last week thanks to a certification listing in South Korea. The buds will seemingly have a matte finish. The case, meanwhile, gets a glossy white paint.
The source claims that Samsung will price the Galaxy Buds FE at $99.99. That’s substantially cheaper than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which debuted in August 2022 with a price tag of $230. We aren’t surprised by this pricing structure, though. The Pro model is the Korean firm’s flagship TWS offering, while the new FE models will be an entry-level product. The Galaxy Buds 2 (2021), which is a mid-range TWA pair, was priced at $150.
Samsung seems to have made the upcoming FE-series earbuds affordable by removing some premium features such as wireless charging. While we don’t yet have confirmation about that, the official user manual didn’t mention wireless charging anywhere. Instructions about charging the buds only talked about wired charging via the USB Type-C port featured on the back of the case. The housing has charging indicators on the inside and outside.
The user manual also revealed that the Galaxy Buds FE will feature ANC (active noise cancelation) along with an ambient sound mode. It boasts Bluetooth 5.3 and a touch panel for controls. Samsung has also included wear detection and a wing tip for better fit. Details about supported audio codecs and the dust and water resistance rating are currently missing. We might have those details soon, though.
The Galaxy Buds FE is nearing its launch
Samsung has yet to officially announce a launch date for the Galaxy Buds FE. However, considering the latest developments, the buds could debut soon. The company also has a few more FE-series devices in the works, including the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. It may unveil them all on the same day later this month or in October. We will let you know when we have more information.