One of the best budget ANC earbuds just hit true impulse-buy territory. Prime members can find the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE at a 45% discount, bringing them down to $54.99 from their $99.99 list price. That price puts them at no-name options’ prices, but you’re getting a name brand you can trust, tight ecosystem features, and noise cancellation that actually works.
If you’ve been waiting for a wallet-friendly set that feels very premium on the daily, this is an easy recommendation. Deep Prime-level discounts are often short-lived on inventory, and prices can bounce up, so it’s the sort of deal that’s worth jumping on while it’s still burning hot.
Why this Prime deal on Galaxy Buds FE stands out
It’s unusual to see a pair of brand-name earbuds with active noise cancellation for less than $60. Market trackers like IDC and Counterpoint Research comment that ANC is generally at the midrange level or beyond, whereas when it does come down to budget territory, performance can be hit or miss. The Buds FE buck that trend by offering solid, low-end noise cancellation—that is enough to kill the rumble of your morning commute and the hum from office HVAC systems—according to third-party testing by outlets like Rtings and SoundGuys.
The 45 percent discount shaves just over $45 off the sticker price. To put that in context, top-tier competition such as the Anker Soundcore Space A40 and JBL Tune Buds also commonly drop down to $59 to $79 on sale, and Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series usually bottom out around $69 but don’t include ANC at all. At $54.99, the Buds FE undercut most of them while preserving core features.
Things that matter day to day with Galaxy Buds FE
Samsung’s wing-tip design is the secret sauce of comfort, for sure. The fins that are included here do a good job of locking the buds in without any pressure pain, which is something I really noticed during workouts or long meetings. Touch controls are responsive, and you can remap them in the companion settings on Galaxy phones for easy toggles between ANC (active noise cancellation) and Ambient mode.
Battery life is solid for the class: up to around 8.5 hours with ANC turned off and about 6 hours with ANC on, according to Samsung’s specs, while the case extends total runtime to as much as 30 hours.
That’s an easy full week of commuting for most people before you need to reach for a charger.
Integration is where these buds stray from any generic issues. Auto Switch allows you to jump between a Galaxy phone, tablet, and laptop without manual re-pairing. SmartThings Find locates a lost earbud using Bluetooth community information. And on supported phones, Galaxy AI features such as Live Translate deliver in-ear translation prompts during calls or face-to-face chats—a truly useful trick for globetrotters and multilingual households.
Audio leans on Samsung’s Seamless Codec (which, naturally, is limited to Galaxy devices) for more stable streaming of high-bitrate tracks and then falls back on generic Bluetooth codecs everywhere else. You won’t find audiophile extras such as LDAC here, but the tuning is consumer friendly — a nice clean midrange for podcasts and calls and above-average bass lift that remains largely harnessed. Beamforming microphones help ensure that voices remain intelligible even in typical street noise, although like a lot of compact buds these buds struggle with high wind.
How they compare with rivals at this limited price
At this price, the Buds FE’s nearest feature rival is typically Anker’s Soundcore Space A40, which retains good ANC and multipoint but can often be a few extra quid to buy when it’s not on promotion. Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series are well-crafted and pair seamlessly with Android, but don’t include ANC. Nothing’s Ear (a) compensates with a stylish design and strong ANC for roughly $99 retail. At under $60, the Buds FE’s combination of ANC, comfort, and ecosystem perks is quite comprehensive.
If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, they still work well via Bluetooth, but you lose out on the Samsung-exclusive codec and some conveniences. For Android users — and for those who own a Galaxy phone, in particular — the experience is frictionless in ways most other cheap earbuds can’t match.
Key details for shoppers considering this Prime deal
This deal is only available to Prime members and may vary by color and region. Availability typically tightens as carts fill up with these and most lightning-style promos. If you depend on ANC for flights or open-plan offices, be aware that while the Buds FE handle engine hum and low-end drone quite nicely, no in-ear bud will quiet all noise — voices and keyboard clatter still come through, which is where Ambient mode (to avoid getting run over while out for a jog) and proper fit tips come to the rescue.
Bottom line: Priced at $54.99, the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE offer reliable ANC, all-day comfort, and Galaxy-specific perks for a cost that comes in below most worthy competitors.
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a daily-driver pair for commuting, workouts, or Zoom calls, this is one of the best deals to come out of the current Prime event.
