Samsung iPhone 17e 17 16
The built-in Hi-Res DAC chip and 14.2mm dynamic drivers deliver zero-loss wired audio with a noise-isolating in-ear design for passive ambient blocking. A 4ft tangle-free cable, three silicone tip sizes, and a one-touch remote with clear microphone prioritize all-day comfort and hands-free call control. Best for commuters and office workers needing a universal USB-C wired headset that works across iPhone 16e/17, Galaxy S26, and Pixel 10 series without a 3.5mm jack.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 14.2 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | iPhone 17e 17 16 USB C Wired Headphones with Microphone, Noise Cancelling Earbuds USBC for iPhone 16e Pro Max 15 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Bud Ultra Apple Wired Ear Buds in-Ear Type C Plug Earphones Mic |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Gemini, Bixby |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung iPhone 17e 17 16 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung iPhone 17e 17 16 | 28.9 | 65.3 | 33.3 | 81.5 | 46.9 | 28.2 | 40.6 | 44 | 48.1 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99 | 94.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 64.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 94.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.7 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86.1 |
Usage Scores
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