Overview

• The Galaxy Buds 3 FE arrive in black and gray on September 5 in Germany with a €149 manufacturer suggested retail price.
• They borrow the Buds 3 Pro’s silicone tips and transparent case aesthetic while housing 53 mAh batteries per bud and a 515 mAh USB-C charging case for about 6 hours of playback with ANC and up to 24–30 hours total runtime.
• Samsung’s “Enhanced ANC” delivers up to 32 dB of noise reduction—an upgrade over the original FE earbuds but below the Buds 3 Pro’s roughly 45 dB cancellation.
• AI functions include “Crystal Clear Call” voice isolation and Galaxy-AI live translation, some of which require Galaxy S23, Flip 5 or Fold 5 devices, and the buds support SSC, AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.4.
• The FE model forgoes wireless charging in its case and carries a disputed IP54/IP57 ingress-protection rating, while steep discounts on Buds 3 Pro street prices could challenge its mid-tier value proposition.