Head to head · 2 headphones

Galaxy Buds3 FE vs Galaxy Buds4

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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Galaxy Buds3 FE
Galaxy Buds3 FE7.9Good· Top score
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Galaxy Buds4
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The short verdict

Galaxy Buds3 FE is scored, the other is pending

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Galaxy Buds3 FE
7.9
Galaxy Buds4
—
Choose the Galaxy Buds3 FE if
  • Galaxy phone owners who want strong ANC on a budget.
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  • Galaxy phone owners who want comfortable, open-fit earbuds.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theGalaxy Buds3 FE2 wins
+42%Longer listening time8.5 vs 6 h
−$19.99Cheaper today$80 vs $99.99
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Why pick theGalaxy Buds40 wins
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Battery10 differences
Battery life
8.5 h
6 h
Battery (ANC on)
6h earbuds / 24h with case (ANC on)
5h earbuds / 24h with case (ANC on)
Earbud battery
53 mAh
45 mAh
Battery type
8.5h earbuds / 30h with case (ANC off)
6h earbuds / 30h with case (ANC off)
Wireless charging
0W
1W
Continuous audio playback time (ANC off)
8.5 h
6 h
Continuous audio playback time (ANC on)
6 h
5 h
Left earpiece battery capacity
53 mAh
45 mAh
Right earpiece battery capacity
53 mAh
45 mAh
Talk time (ANC on)
4 h
3.5 h
Connectivity3 differences
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP
Codecs
AAC, SBC, SSC
AAC, SBC, SSC, SSC-UHQ, LC3
Controls & Software1 difference
Controls
Pinch, Swipe
Pinch, Swipe, Head gesture
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
5 g
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Dimensions
18 mm
18.3 mm
Colors
Grey
White
Charging Case4 differences
Case height
1.92 in (48.7 mm)
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case width
2.32 in (58.9 mm)
1.11 in (28.3 mm)
Case depth
0.96 in (24.4 mm)
2.01 in (51 mm)
Case weight
41.8
45.1
Sensors3 differences
Sensors
Hall Sensor · Pressure Sensor · Proximity Sensor
Accelerometer · Gyro Sensor · Hall Sensor
Accelerometer
0
1
Gyroscope
0
1
Launch1 difference
Released
2025
2026
Battery & charging4 differences
Talk Runtime Anc On Hours
4
3.5
Total Talk Runtime Anc Off Hours
18
20
Charging case dimensions (W x D x H)
58.9 x 24.4 x 48.7 mm
28.3 x 51 x 51 mm
Charging case weight
41.8 g
45.1 g
Design5 differences
Left earpiece weight
5 g
4.6 g
Right earpiece weight
5 g
4.6 g
Earbud Depth Mm
1.33 in (33.8 mm)
0.76 in (19.3 mm)
Earbud Height Mm
0.83 in (21.1 mm)
1.2 in (30.5 mm)
Earbud Width Mm
0.71 in (18 mm)
0.72 in (18.3 mm)
General3 differences
Head Gestures
0
1
Neck Stretch Reminder
0
1
Regional Model
UK/EU grey
UK/EU white

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