Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are great for commute and travel. These comfortable buds have noise cancelling and are well-suited for cutting down passenger chatter and the high-pitched hums of fans. That said, they do a passable job in reducing rumbly bus and plane engines. With their ANC on, they last over six hours continuously, so if you need to top them up, their carrying case holds an extra 3.5 charges. They're also well-built and lightweight, making them easy to take with you on the go.

For a lot of people, a comfortable fit ranks above all else. And if Samsung’s past-gen earbuds were a better match for your ears than the current crop, the Galaxy Buds FE will be a welcome return to that older design. There doesn’t always need to be some flashy new feature. These are already a good, dependable bargain at $99.99, and should they come down further over the holidays, they’ll be a no-brainer for Android users who want a solid pair of buds without breaking the bank.

The Galaxy Buds FE offer a deep low-frequency response, crisp mics, and respectable noise cancellation for a reasonable price, but they're less durable than much of the competition and best suited to Samsung device owners.

As far as sub-$100 earbuds go, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are about as sure a bet as it gets, well-suited as commuter buddies on the train or in an airplane.