In addition to making stellar smartphones, Samsung is also known for itsextensive range of earbuds. We realizedearly onthat the manufacturer wouldn’t reveal any new Galaxy Buds products during its lateJuly Unpacked event, which played host to theGalaxy Z Flip 5and theGalaxy Z Fold 5. However, a leak laterdisclosed the model numberof a possible Galaxy Buds refresh, suggesting that the company may have a new pair of earbuds in the offing. A new leak is now giving us our first official look at the new Samsung earbuds.
The leak comes from Dutch publicationGalaxyClub, who unearthed asupport documentfor the Galaxy Buds FE this week, reportedly published accidentally by Samsung Germany. It didn’t take long for the folks atWinfutureto dig even further and find auser manual/support page PDFfor the Galaxy Buds FE, which contained some official images of the earbuds and the charging case hiding within. It’s worth noting that GalaxyClub originally speculated that Samsung may call its new earbuds the Galaxy Buds FE, Buds 2+, or Buds 2 Live, and it looks like they were right.
These images also seem to confirm the presence of wing tips, originally revealed by aleaked live imagelast week. This design tweak could potentially address complaints of a loose fit associated with some older Galaxy Buds models. There’s not much else we know about the Galaxy Buds FE apart from this seemingly improved design.
Meanwhile, the support page leak we referenced above offers a detailed view of the earbuds and the charging case with markers explaining what each component does. The available color variants are still a mystery, though we can tell that the Galaxy Buds FE will be sold in at least Black and White options, as evidenced by the leaked images.
The FE naming makes it pretty clear that Samsung would launch the new earbuds alongside theGalaxy S23 FEand theGalaxy Tab S9 FE. It’s also safe to assume that the Galaxy Buds FE will be on the lower end of the pricing spectrum, especially compared to earbuds like theGalaxy Buds 2 Pro, which ranks among thebest wireless earbuds.
We don’t have word on the launch date of these new Fan Edition products, though rumors and leaks have previously mentioned late 2023 or early 2024 as the potential launch date in the past. However, more recent reporting from multiple sources hints at a late September release timeline for these new devices.
If that’s the case, we’re probably just a few weeks away from the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and the Galaxy Buds FE’s arrival. The launch could be a low-key affair since Samsung usually reserves the fanfare of a big event for its flagship devices, such as the recent duo of foldables launched in July.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 ProThis little beauty is so awesome that we must include it even before it launches. The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, our premium pick, seems to tick all the boxes any mid to high-level user will need out of a Bluetooth earbud. Great fit and lightweight? Check! Active noise canceling? Check! 24-bit sound? Check! Surround spatial audio? Check! 15% smaller and lighter than their previous iteration, they come in three attractive but non-offensive colors — standard graphite, white, and a teddy bear-level cute bora purple. With a soft matte coating, both the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro and its case repel fingerprints and feel cuddly in hand and ear. The buds deliver premium quality sound through dual drivers (woofer + tweeter) for each ear using AKG tuning, which generates pretty neat mid-tones, crisp highs, and punchy bass. The earbuds deliver truly fantastic sound through 24-bit 48 kHz encoding transferred wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.3 Which means you may enjoy this earbud in full capacity with something simple and everyday like theSamsung Galaxy A53. With the awesome ANC on, you can listen for 5 hours (turning that off almost doubles that).
