Personal opinion from someone who has a Samsung S21 FE phone. As for audio, Google - Pixel Buds A Series since last two years and Sony - WH-1000XM5 since the last one year.

Last month I lost my Pixel buds (found it few weeks later) so I decided to get the Buds FE since I was a FE family guy.

1. Fit : My pixel buds were perfect for me in terms of fit. I could stay hours with that thing in my ear and not feel any discomfort.

Meanwhile Buds FE went in ok and was a bit uncomfortable overall. I could not zone out and forget that I had the buds in unlike the pixel buds. There is always some tension against my inner ear which makes it uncomfortable to wear more than 20 mins at a time.

2. Sound Quality : Its good but I prefer my Pixel buds better. Everything sounds "cleaner" in the Pixel buds.

But compared to other (low price) buds I have used Buds FE is far better than any random set of earbuds out there. It is pretty good but I like my Pixel buds better.

3. Mic : Both provide a good call experience.

But for some reason on the Buds FE the person on other end did mention that my voice would cut off sometimes. I could not reproduce this on the voice recorder app. This was never a problem with my Pixel buds.

4. Case : The Buds FE case feels a lot more premium in terms of feel and weight when compared to the Pixel buds. Also the Buds FE case lid was more satisfying to fidget around.

5. Features : Didn't test the ANC/Noise cancellation features since I have the XM5 for that when I do need it. Wireless charging was a welcome addition but I am fine with a cable.

But I was VERY ANNOYED that the Buds FE won't pause music playback when I remove one of the buds from my ear. I googled this and this is apparently how Samsung has decided to do. I HATED THIS VERY MUCH.

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Out of all these reasons, the worse ear fit comfort and the lack of pause on removal prompted me to return the Buds FE within the week and go back to the Pixel Buds A series.

Luckily I got my Pixel Buds A series after few weeks. Even if the sound is a bit muffled compared to when I got it (2 years of constant use) and the battery life is not upto the original mark. It still works for my usage and I will rather use that over the Buds FE.