Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE vs Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2
Between the Galaxy Buds FE and Pixel Buds Pro 2, the Galaxy Buds FE comes out ahead in several specs, while the Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins on battery — buds and spatial audio. Overall, the Galaxy Buds FE scores 64.5 and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.5 vs 69.5), but the 5.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Galaxy Buds FE doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Pixel Buds Pro 2 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery — buds, spatial audio, weight per bud, among others.
Both ship with comparable battery — with case, active noise cancellation, driver size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel Buds Pro 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 33.33% more. 8 h vs 6 h.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.90 g less. 4.7 vs 5.6.
- ▲Water resistance: IP54 (vs IPX2).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.6 g | 4.7 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX2 | IP54lead |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 8 hlead |
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 30 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.2 | 5.3lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | true | true |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, Galaxy Buds FE or Pixel Buds Pro 2?+
Pixel Buds Pro 2 lasts 8h per charge vs 6h.
Do Galaxy Buds FE or Pixel Buds Pro 2 support multipoint?+
Both support multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, Galaxy Buds FE or Pixel Buds Pro 2?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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