Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE vs Galaxy Buds 3
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |  Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 12,000.00 | KSh 13,000 |
| Drivers | 1-way | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
| Weight | 5g per earbud | 4.7g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420) | Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530) |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Gray (White in some markets) | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud | 4.7g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8mm per earbud (H x W x D) | 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 5 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | Bixby |
| Sensors | Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit) |
| Special Features | Samsung Find | LE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-way | 1-way |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound | No |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Samsung 360 Audio |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Fi sound, six microphones | Adaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band |
Charging Case
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; wireless charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | 41.8g | 46.5g |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | 515mAh typical battery |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Galaxy Buds 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sets of silicone ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide |