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Galaxy Buds 3 vs Galaxy Buds3 FE

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Comparing 2 headphones
Galaxy Buds 3
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Galaxy Buds3 FE
Galaxy Buds3 FE7.9Good· Top score
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The short verdict

Galaxy Buds3 FE edges it on score

The Galaxy Buds3 FE leads overall; pick the Galaxy Buds 3 if its strengths below matter more to you.

Galaxy Buds 3
6.2
Galaxy Buds3 FE
7.9
Choose the Galaxy Buds 3 if
  • Galaxy owners whose ears suit AirPods-style open buds and who want Samsung's AI features.
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Choose the Galaxy Buds3 FE if
  • Galaxy phone owners who want strong ANC on a budget.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Buds 30 wins
No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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Why pick theGalaxy Buds3 FE2 wins
+42%Longer listening time8.5 vs 6 h
−$43.99Cheaper today$80 vs $124
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Sound2 differences
Type
Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds
Wear style
Earbuds
In-ear
Noise Control2 differences
ANC
No
Yes
Ambient / transparency
0
1
Battery10 differences
Battery life
6 h
8.5 h
Battery (ANC on)
5h earbuds / 24h with case (ANC on)
6h earbuds / 24h with case (ANC on)
Earbud battery
48 mAh
53 mAh
Battery type
48 mAh
8.5h earbuds / 30h with case (ANC off)
Wireless charging
1W
0W
Continuous audio playback time (ANC off)
6 h
8.5 h
Continuous audio playback time (ANC on)
5 h
6 h
Left earpiece battery capacity
48 mAh
53 mAh
Right earpiece battery capacity
48 mAh
53 mAh
Talk time (ANC on)
3.5 h
4 h
Connectivity2 differences
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Codecs
AAC, SBC, SSC, SSC-UHQ, LC3
AAC, SBC, SSC
Controls & Software2 differences
Controls
Pinch, Swipe, Voice
Pinch, Swipe
Voice assistant
1
0
Comfort & Build4 differences
Weight
—
5 g
Dimensions
20.4 mm
18 mm
Water resistance
IP57
IP54
Colors
White
Grey
Charging Case1 difference
Case weight
46.5
41.8
Sensors3 differences
Sensors
Accelerometer · Gyro Sensor · Hall Sensor
Hall Sensor · Pressure Sensor · Proximity Sensor
Accelerometer
1
0
Gyroscope
1
0
Launch1 difference
Released
2024
2025
Battery & charging3 differences
Talk Runtime Anc On Hours
3.5
4
Total Talk Runtime Anc Off Hours
20
18
Charging case weight
46.5 g
41.8 g
Design5 differences
Left earpiece weight
4.7 g
5 g
Right earpiece weight
4.7 g
5 g
Earbud Depth Mm
1.26 in (31.9 mm)
1.33 in (33.8 mm)
Earbud Height Mm
0.71 in (18.1 mm)
0.83 in (21.1 mm)
Earbud Width Mm
0.8 in (20.4 mm)
0.71 in (18 mm)
General2 differences
Neck Stretch Reminder
1
0
Regional Model
UK/EU white
UK/EU grey
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