The Budget Flagship Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE: Price, Specs and More
Summary
- Samsung launched the new Galaxy Buds 3 FE
- It includes some flagship features like ANC, Pinch control, and touch swipe
- It will come in two colors: white and black costing ...
Samsung just launched their new Galaxy Buds3 FE with some exciting features that you will only find on their top tier buds. They launched the original Galaxy Buds FE on 2023, which was the budget variant of the Galaxy Buds. Samsung brought some interesting upgrades this time keeping the price segment similar to the last Buds FE. Here’s everything we know about the new Galaxy Buds3 FE, including price, specs, AI features and more.
Premium Design and Build
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE feature the same “Blade” design like in the premium Buds3 series. The Buds3 FE have a stem design, unlike the original Buds FE, which used a bean shape with wingtips. This design allows the usability of gestures like pinch and swipe. They can be more comfortable for users who prefer the familiar in-ear style.
Each earbud weighs 5 grams, making it slightly lighter than the original Buds FE (5.6g). The charging case weighs 41.8 grams.
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The Buds3 FE also have an IP54 rating, which provides protection against dust and water splashes. This is a significant durability upgrade from the original Buds FE’s IPX2 rating.
Upgraded Audio Performance
The sound quality on the Buds3 FE is worth noting as Samsung has brought the larger 11mm dynamic drivers as compared to the last 6.5mm drivers on the Buds FE. This brought a major upgrade on the sound quality, clarity and bass. However, it will still carry the same 1-way Dynamic Driver, which is not that bad as you will still get the premium audio quality.
The Buds also has the support for 360º spatial audio, which was not there on the previous Buds FE. Active Noise Cancellation on the Buds3 FE has also been upgraded to 32dB. It will also support 24-bit Hi-Fi sound when paired with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices.
Enhanced Calling With AI – Buds3 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE now have three microphones, with an adjusted placement that faces towards the mouth. This enhances voice pickup and clarity, especially on windy areas or in crowded areas.
With that, Samsung also introduced a new Crystal Clear Call technology. It uses machine-learning model to distinguish your voice from background noise and filters your audio for a better calling experience.
New controls on the Buds3 FE
The original Buds FE relied on a touch-based control system without the stem, which doesn’t allows gestures like volume control.
Samsung introduced the same pinch and swipe controls to the Buds3 FE from their flagship Buds3 series. This allows the following gestures on this budget earbuds:
1. Swipe: Slide your finger up or down on the stem to control the volume.
2. Pinch: A pinch gesture on the stem is used for media playback, call management, and other functions.
- Single pinch: Play/pause music or answer/end calls.
- Double pinch: Skip to the next song.
- Triple pinch: Go back to the previous song.
- Pinch and hold: Reject a call or toggle noise control (ANC/Ambient Sound).
Major Battery Upgrade
The battery performance of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE is a notable upgrade from the original Buds FE. While the individual earbud capacity is slightly smaller at 53mAh compared to the original FE’s 60mAh, a significantly larger charging case of 515mAh allows for more charges, extending the total listening time, particularly with ANC on.
When compared to the flagship Buds3 Pro, the Buds 3 FE offers a similar 53mAh earbud battery. What’s worth noting is that the Buds 3 FE take a lead over the Pro, offering 8.5 hours without ANC
Battery comparison: Buds FE vs. Buds3 FE vs. Buds3 Pro
| Feature | Buds FE (2023) | Buds3 FE (2025) | Buds3 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earbud playtime (ANC Off) | Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Total playtime with case (ANC Off) | Up to 30 hours | Up to 30 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Earbud playtime (ANC On) | Up to 6 hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| Total playtime with case (ANC On) | Up to 21 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 26 hours |
| Earbud battery capacity | 60mAh | 53mAh | 53mAh |
| Case battery capacity | 479mAh | 515mAh | 515mAh |
AI Integration With the Buds 3 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE is packed with the AI features of the higher-end Buds 3, that were not available on the previous Buds FE. Let’s have a look:
- Live translation via Interpreter: This feature enables real-time, in-ear translation during face-to-face conversations or while listening to a foreign language lecture. The translation is heard in the ear, and “Listening Mode” can be activated for continuous translation through a simple pinch-and-hold gesture.
- Hands-free access to Gemini: Provides voice-controlled access to Google Gemini by saying “Hey Google”. This allows checking schedules, managing emails, and getting information without reaching for a phone.
- AI-enhanced call quality: Utilizes “Crystal Clear Call” technology, which employs a machine-learning model to isolate the user’s voice from background noise. This ensures clearer conversations, even in loud or windy conditions.
Price of Buds 3 FE?
Even after integrating a lot of high-end features, the pricing of the Buds3 FE still falls under the affordable category of under ₹10000 segment. Here’s a price comparsion table for a better overview:
| Model | Launch Price |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Buds FE | ₹9,999 (Launch Price) |
| Galaxy Buds3 FE | Yet to be revealed |
| Galaxy Buds3 | ₹14,999 (Launch Price) |
| Galaxy Buds3 Pro | ₹19,999 (Launch Price) |
Overall, its a great pricing for a budget sement truly wireless earphones, which offers all the premium features of the Buds 3. It will be interesting to see how it dominates in the budget segment of truly wireless earphones with other brands like OnePlus and Oppo.
