^ This. Also, I totally get the frustration everyone is feeling here! I just found this thread and honestly its ridiculous how much we have to deal with just to get a headset that actually works every time. I love my new S24 FE but the whole market right now is just a total nightmare!

• It is amazing how prices keep going up while the actual build quality feels like it is going downhill, it drives me crazy!
• I really wish I could agree that just switching between brands like Samsung or Soundcore is the magic fix, but honestly they all seem to have the same annoying glitches and it feels like such a scam lately.
• Companies really dont care about the user experience once they have your money, they just want us buying the next version a year later and it is just so exhausting! I really want to believe there is a perfect reliable choice out there, but it feels like we are all just gambling with our money at this point. We really deserve better gear for what we are paying! I am always happy to vent more about this because we are all in the same boat trying to find something that wont fail after a month...

Re: "Hey there! For calls & tunes on the..."

• I get where you are coming from with the third-party suggestions, but in my experience, sticking with the same brand as your phone is the only way to ensure 100% reliability. Over the years, I've tried many different buds and third-party ones always seem to have tiny sync issues or app glitches that just dont happen with native gear.
• Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Graphite SM-R400NZAAXAR. They are usually under $100 and because they use the Samsung Seamless Codec, the connection is way more stable than standard Bluetooth.
• If you can stretch your budget slightly on a sale, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Wireless Earbuds are top tier for noise cancellation and call quality. Quick tip: stick to the Samsung ecosystem to get the auto-switching feature between devices. It is a lifesaver if you ever use a tablet or laptop alongside your S24 FE.

Unfortunately, my $60 JLab Go Air Pops weren't as good as expected with my old S22. I had issues with calls. Maybe try the Soundcore Life P3? Seen some decent reviews, but haven't used them myself. Anyone else tried those?

Regarding the S24 FE headset, I'd suggest looking into the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC. They often get overlooked, but they support LDAC, which *should* give you a noticeable sound quality bump over SBC/AAC, assuming the S24 FE’s Bluetooth implementation is playing nice (check that!). I've been pretty happy with Soundcore products in the past; good bang for your buck.

Worth noting: some users report minor microphone quirks with *any* Bluetooth headset due to Android's voice processing, but LDAC can help. The Liberty 4 NC's spec sheet claims a frequency response of 20Hz-40kHz, which is pretty broad. You can find them for around $99 sometimes. Just curious, are you planning on using the headset primarily for calls, or music?

Hey there! For calls & tunes on the S24 FE without breaking the bank, might want to consider the Anker Soundcore Life P3. I snagged 'em for around $65 last year (down from $80!) and they're surprisingly good. Be careful focusing *only* on big names - sometimes you pay more for the brand. Make sure to check out independent reviews focusing on *microphone* quality for calls specifically. Many buds are great for music but lousy for calls, trust me I've been there. One thing to watch out for is connection stability, especially in areas with lots of interference. How important is active noise cancelling for you? That'll impact battery life and price.