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 | JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP | Cillso H97 | XIAOWTEK S58 | Toztnix i9 | ZIUTY Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 35 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 40 | 50 | - | 40 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP7 | IPX7 | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Multipoint | - | 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 |
| JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP Compare | 60.5 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 72.3 | 73.8 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 88.1 | 86.1 |
| Cillso H97 Compare | 79.3 | 90 | 33.3 | 84.9 | 86.2 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 94.6 | 100 |
| XIAOWTEK S58 Compare | 70.4 | 90 | 33.3 | 97 | 77.2 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 88.1 | 99.1 |
| Toztnix i9 Compare | 79.3 | 65.3 | 91 | 57.9 | 93.4 | 93.3 | 97.3 | 91.5 | 38.5 |
| ZIUTY Wireless Compare | 91.9 | 80.1 | 33.3 | 61.4 | 84.3 | 70.6 | 99.5 | 73.6 | 97.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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