Samsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Sony WF-1000XM5

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Clean, balanced sound at a budget price.

• AKG-tuned sound is balanced with good detail — punches above its $99 price
• 360 Audio with head tracking works well on Samsung phones

Sony WF-1000XM5

Exceptional audio quality with Sony's new Dynamic Driver X delivering rich, detailed, and well-balanced sound that satisfies audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

• Sony's new 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X produces rich, detailed sound with excellent separation across the frequency range
• LDAC support enables high-resolution audio streaming that is audibly superior to AAC and SBC codecs
• Bass is punchy and controlled without bleeding into mids — a refinement over the XM4's sometimes boomy low end
• Sony Headphones Connect app provides deep EQ customization for those who want to fine-tune their sound profile