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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 0.2 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 12,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro if you want IP55 water resistance, LHDC hi-res codec support and Bluetooth 6.0. Choose the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE if you want longer battery life (up to 24 hours).

Weight

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
5 g per earbud

Connections

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Charging case uses USB-C
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Uses USB-C

Controls

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Touch controls for playback

Water resistance

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
IP55 rating
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
IP54 rating

Fit

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Silicone ear tips

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • LHDC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Supports spatial audio.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 24 hours (vs 13 hours).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Active noise cancellation.

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PriorityOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
FitS, M and L tipsSilicone ear tips
Weight4.4 g5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 13 hoursUp to 24 hours with the case
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
BrandOnePlusSamsung
ModelNord Buds 4 ProGalaxy Buds 3 FE (SM-R420)
AnnouncedMarch 20262025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, Gray (White in some markets)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Weight4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud5g per earbud
Dimensions31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp 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
Charging TimeEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes—
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case—
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connectionSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
App SupportHeyMelody appGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Voice AssistantAI Assistant; supported device and service requirements applyBixby
SensorsAcoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing statusHall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbudSamsung Find

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Drivers12 mm dynamic1-way
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz—
Impedance28 ohms—
Audio CodecsLHDC 5.0; AAC; SBCAAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec)
Active Noise CancellationReal-time active noise cancellationYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Sound
Spatial AudioOnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial AudioSamsung 360 Audio
MicrophonesSix microphones; three per earbud6 microphones
Audio FeaturesBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellation24-bit Hi-Fi sound, six microphones

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Case TypeRechargeable charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volumeUp to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingWired USB-C; 530 mAh case batteryUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight34.2 g +/- 1 g41.8g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceNo water or dust resistance—
Case Features—515mAh typical battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
ControlsSwipe volume and touch controlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55IP54
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsS, M and L tips; M preinstalledSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Nord Buds 4 ProSamsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Headphones / EarbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbudsGalaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesS, M and L tips; brand stickerThree sets of silicone ear tips
DocumentationUser manual; safety and warrantyQuick Start Guide

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both use touch controls for everyday use.

In summary

Choose OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro for IP55 water and dust resistance and hi-res Bluetooth audio; Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE offers longer rated battery life.

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