I just upgraded to the new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and realized I’m missing a few essentials. Since the box doesn't include a wall plug anymore, I want to make sure I get a charger that actually hits that 25W fast charging speed without overheating. Are you guys using the official Samsung brick, or is there a better third-party option from Anker?
I'm also on the hunt for some solid wireless earbuds. I’d love something with good active noise cancellation for my daily commute, ideally under $120. Should I just stick with the Galaxy Buds FE for the ecosystem features, or is there a better alternative?
What specific chargers and earbuds are you all using for your S24 FE?
Respectfully, I'd actually suggest a different approach than just sticking to the official Samsung stuff. I used to be a purist too, but after my official brick started making a weird buzzing sound, I went down a technical rabbit hole for the S24 FE. Basically, the secret sauce is PPS (Programmable Power Supply) support. Without it, even a massive laptop charger might only charge ur phone at a snail's pace lol. I ended up testing a bunch of gear and here is what I recommend for real-world usage:
In my experience, sticking to official gear is usually safer for the battery long-term.
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Coming back to this an hour later... So basically the consensus is that while the official Samsung brick is the safest bet, the tech heads here are right about needing PPS support for the best results on the S24 FE. Honestly, I've tried many chargers over the years and safety is lowkey the most important thing cuz nobody wants a spicy pillow battery in a year. Heat is the absolute enemy of your phone. I wanted to throw a couple more options into the mix that havent been mentioned yet:
The Spigen is realy compact and uses GaN tech to stay cool, which is huge for battery longevity. The Belkin is a bit bulkier but they are known for insane reliability and strict safety testing. Both hit that 25W sweet spot perfectly without wierd buzzing sounds.
If you want better ANC than the Buds FE but dont wanna break the bank, the Sony LinkBuds S are incredible. I've used them on loud trains and they are spooky quiet. The Nothing Ear (a) is a great alternative if you want something that looks cool and has punchy bass for well under ur $120 limit. Tbh, if you care most about the ecosystem, stick with the Samsung buds, but if you want the best noise cancelling for a commute, those Sony ones are a tier above. Just make sure whatever brick you buy is from a reputable brand... saving five bucks on a generic charger isnt worth risking a new phone!! peace
> I want to make sure I get a charger that actually hits that 25W fast charging speed without overheating. Late to the party but I went through this exact process last month. I actually spent a week comparing a few different setups because I was worried about the same thing. I started with a generic block I found online, but the heat was kinda sketch during the first 30 minutes of charging. I eventually did a side-by-side comparison between the official manufacturer accessories and a high-end third-party power brand I've used for my laptop. The official brick was reliable, but the third-party one I got was much more compact and stayed just as cool. On the audio side, I tested some buds from a specialized audio company before switching back to the ones made by the phone's brand. The specialized ones had great sound, but I really missed the automatic switching features when I was jumping between my phone and tablet. My current setup is basically a hybrid now. I use the third-party brand for power because it fits better in my bag, but I stuck with the phone's native brand for the buds just for those ecosystem perks. It really comes down to whether you prefer pure hardware performance or that seamless software experience.