Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE
Between the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) and Galaxy Buds FE, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) comes out ahead in spatial audio and water resistance, while the Galaxy Buds FE wins on multipoint. Overall, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) scores 64.5 and the Galaxy Buds FE scores 64.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. The biggest gaps in its favor are spatial audio, water resistance, weight per bud.
Pick the Galaxy Buds FE if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. Its strongest claims are multipoint.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, battery — with case, active noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) wins
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Water resistance: IP54 (vs IPX2).
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.30 g less. 5.3 vs 5.6.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE wins
- ▲Has Multipoint.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 glead | 5.6 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54lead | IPX2 |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | truelead | false |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 30 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3lead | 5.2 |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Galaxy Buds FE?+
Galaxy Buds FE lasts 6h per charge vs 6h.
Do AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Galaxy Buds FE support multipoint?+
Galaxy Buds FE supports multipoint; AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) does not.
Which has ANC, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Galaxy Buds FE?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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