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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

Name: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B0FRGJ9LR8
Price: 73.49 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

6.6/ 10

6.6

0.010.0

A 6.6 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.3/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.3

1.05.0

A 4.3 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8.5 hAbove average

8.5 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

30 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8.5 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery Life Anc On: 4.43 h
Battery Life Wireless: 8.5 h
Charging Case Capacity: 515 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 53 mAh
Fast Charging: No

Build

IP Rating: IP54
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic, silicone

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, ambient
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 11 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Adaptive Anc: No
Passive Isolation: 66 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless Codec
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 58.9×48.7×24.4 mm
Color Options: Black, gray
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 5.6 g
Weight With Case: 41.8 g

Features

Certified For: Samsung Galaxy, Google Fast Pair
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Yes, presets and custom
Find My Device: Yes
Gaming Mode: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Live Translation: Platform AI
Spatial Audio: No
Voice Assistant Support: Bixby, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 3
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Active

Release

Date: September 4, 2025
Msrp Usd: 150 USD
Year: 2025

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.7/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed September 2025

Noise cancelling8.6

Isolation6.6

Battery life5.5

Comfort & fit7.0

Connectivity7.5

Design7.0

The verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE combine excellent ANC performance, balanced sound quality, and Samsung's AI features in an affordable package that gets the fundamentals just right.

✓What we like

✓Sound quality

✓Excellent ANC

✓Price

✕What could be better

✕No multipoint

✕No wireless charging

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FESoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	10.3
25	9.9
32	9.3
40	8.9
50	7.8
63	6.5
80	5.3
100	4.0
125	2.5
160	0.9
200	0.7
250	0.8
315	0.8
400	0.4
500	-1.4
630	-1.6
800	-0.3
1000	0.1
1250	2.0
1600	4.8
2000	7.0
2500	9.6
3150	10.0
4000	8.8
5000	8.3
6300	6.8
8000	5.1
10000	-1.2
12500	4.3
16000	-3.4
20000	-12.3

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	6.0
26	1.4
33	1.5
41	1.9
52	3.3
65	4.4
82	3.3
103	4.2
130	3.7
163	3.0
205	6.6
259	7.8
325	9.2
410	11.9
516	10.4
613	9.7
772	15.9
972	16.8
1220	19.3
1540	21.3
1940	25.6
2440	30.3
3070	39.1
3870	32.3
4870	20.2
6130	21.0
7720	27.9
9720	29.7
12200	16.1
15400	41.5
19400	26.0

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	17.6
26	10.8
33	17.9
41	31.3
52	32.4
65	35.2
82	40.8
103	38.5
130	29.6
163	27.7
205	40.4
259	32.2
325	30.2
410	24.9
516	20.3
613	15.6
772	22.5
972	21.9
1220	30.6
1540	31.8
1940	36.3
2440	41.5
3070	40.9
3870	27.5
4870	18.4
6130	22.8
7720	28.3
9720	29.7
12200	18.6
15400	36.6
19400	28.1