Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE vs Soundcore Liberty 5
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |  Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 12,000.00 | KSh 11,500.00 |
| Drivers | 1-way | 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC 3.0 |
| 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 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 32 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
| Weight | 5g per earbud | 4.6g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Soundcore |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420) | Liberty 5 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| 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 | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud | 4.6g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8mm per earbud (H x W x D) | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 hours / 48 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 32 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Yes |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | — |
| Sensors | Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor | — |
| Special Features | Samsung Find | Dolby Audio; HearID 4.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-way | 9.2mm wool-paper diaphragm drivers |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) | LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC 3.0 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | 6 microphones with AI and wind-noise reduction |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Fi sound, six microphones | Hi-Res Audio; HearID 4.0 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Extends total playtime to 48 hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | — |
| Case Weight | 41.8g | — |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | Charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Earbud stem controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | Replaceable silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Soundcore Liberty 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds | Liberty 5 earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | — |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sets of silicone ear tips | — |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | Documentation |