Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
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| This model Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE | Cheapest of the top 10 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Pro Best on 1 fact | Highest score here Soundcore Liberty 5 Best on 1 fact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | – | 49 €Amazon.de best | 99 €Soundcore (brand store) |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | not in our ranking | best | |
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | – | – | ★ 4.4 · 30 reviews |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 6 h | – | 8 h |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| 5 g | 5.2 g | 4.6 g |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| IP54 | IP54 | IP55 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless | AAC, LDAC | AAC, LDAC |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | yes | yes |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Samsung · on the market since September 2025
Build and fit 10 facts
- Form factor
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
- In-ear
- True wireless
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
- yes
- Wireless
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
- yes
- Wired connection
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
The plug for a cable, so you can also listen wired, for instance on a plane or with a battery that has run out.
- None
- Ear tip sizes in the box
Among the models we track
3 on this model
Lowest
3 Highest
7 Middle
4Lower than 16 of the 26 models we track.
When it matters
- Ears that most tips do not fit, very small or very large.
- Noise cancelling, which only works well once the tip seals.
When it matters less
- Over-ear headphones, which have no tips.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many sizes of ear tips come in the box. More sizes make it likelier that one seals your ear, which decides both comfort and how much noise is kept out.
- 3
- Weight
Among the models we track
5 g on this model
Lowest
3.1 g Highest
451 g Middle
8.6 gLower than 134 of the 168 models we track.
When it matters
- Wearing them for hours at a desk or on a flight.
- Running or the gym, where a heavy earbud works loose.
When it matters less
- Short listens, where comfort hardly has time to matter.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time.
- 5 g
- Case weight
Among the models we track
41.8 g on this model
Lowest
22 g Highest
134.5 g Middle
46 gLower than 51 of the 78 models we track.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
What the charging case weighs, without the earbuds.
- 41.8 g
- Water and dust resistance
When it matters
- Running and the gym, where sweat gets in.
- Cycling or walking in the rain.
When it matters less
- Listening indoors only.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How well they resist water and dust, as the IP code states. IPX4 survives sweat and rain, IPX7 a short dip in water.
- IP54
- Controls
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How you play, pause and change the volume on the headphones themselves.
- Squeeze the stem, Swipe for volume
- Microphones
Among the models we track
6 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
10 Middle
6Higher than 39 of the 90 models we track.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many microphones the maker counts, for calls and noise cancelling together.
- 6
Sound 2 facts
- Spatial audio
83 of the 88 models we track have this.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
Sound that seems to come from around you rather than from inside your head.
- yes
- Head tracking
32 of the 35 models we track have this.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The sound stays in place when you turn your head, as at a cinema.
- no
Noise cancelling 1 fact
- Transparency mode
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
- yes
Wireless 3 facts
- Bluetooth version
Among the models we track
5.4 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Higher than 98 of the 141 models we track.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
- 5.4
- Bluetooth codecs
When it matters
- Lossless or high-resolution music from an Android phone that supports aptX or LDAC.
- An iPhone, where AAC is the codec that counts.
When it matters less
- Podcasts, calls and streaming at normal quality.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them.
- SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless
- Made for
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Whose phones the headphones are made for. Some features, such as one-tap pairing or spatial audio, work only with that maker’s phones.
- Samsung
Battery 5 facts
- Battery life with noise cancelling
Among the models we track
6 h on this model
Lowest
4 h Highest
75 h Middle
8 hLower than 79 of the 108 models we track.
When it matters
- Long flights or a full working day.
- Travelling where you cannot charge.
When it matters less
- An hour of listening a day, which any model manages for a week.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it.
- 6 h
- Battery life without noise cancelling
Among the models we track
8.5 h on this model
Lowest
5 h Highest
135 h Middle
10 hLower than 86 of the 123 models we track.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long they play on one charge with noise cancelling off.
- 8.5 h
- Battery life with the case
Among the models we track
30 h on this model
Lowest
18 h Highest
60 h Middle
36 hLower than 51 of the 86 models we track.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
How long the earbuds play in total with the charges stored in their case.
- 30 h
- Wireless charging
55 of the 64 models we track have this.
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The case or the headphones charge on a Qi pad, without a cable.
- no
- Charging port
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
- USB-C
In use 2 facts
- Voice assistants
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The voice assistants you can call up from the headphones.
- Bixby
- App
Source: samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The name of the maker’s app.
- Galaxy Wearable
Warranty and support 1 fact
- Launched
Source: news.samsung.com · checked on 1 Nov
The month the model came out, as far as the maker or a register shows.
- 2025-08-18
Sources: samsung.com · news.samsung.com
Frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
How do buyers rate the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE?
Buyers rate the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE 4.8 out of 5, from 22 reviews at Coolblue (NL). We read the ratings on 1 November 2026.
How long does the battery of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE last?
The maker states up to 6 hours of play with noise cancelling on, and 8.5 hours with it off. With the charging case, that comes to 30 hours in all.
Which Bluetooth codecs does the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE support?
It supports SBC, AAC and Samsung Seamless.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE water resistant?
It is rated IP54. That protects it against splashing water from any direction, such as rain and sweat.
How much does the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE weigh?
Each earbud of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE weighs 5 g. The charging case weighs 41.8 g.
The maker
Samsung
- Headquarters: South Korea
- Founded in 1969
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean company founded in 1969, with its head office address in Suwon. Its earbuds are sold as the Galaxy Buds range, which includes the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and the Galaxy Buds3 FE. Samsung describes the Galaxy Buds4 Pro with active noise cancellation that adapts to the surroundings and a tweeter and a woofer in each earbud. The earbuds connect to nearby Galaxy devices when the case is opened.
