Galaxy Buds3 FE
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Features
Enhanced sound, elevated essentials
Established design, crafted for lasting comfort
Experience comfort grounded in a proven and trusted design, shaped through advanced computational modeling and wearability testing. The ergonomic shape ensures a secure fit that helps reduce pressure and enhances sound, making Galaxy Buds3 FE perfect for all-day wear.1
Refined tones for timeless appeal
Choose between bold Black and soft Grey. Complete with a smooth matte finish, both options bring a minimalistic yet premium look that makes a statement.
Surround yourself with 360 Audio
Fill your space with deep, multidirectional sound. 360 Audio provides an immersive, spatial audio experience, creating a simulated surround sound environment that draws out the depth of each note and layer for a truly captivating listening experience.3
Clarity where it counts
Focus on your sound, tune out the noise around
Keep your world centred around your sound. Active Noise Cancellation minimises unwanted background noise, allowing you to immerse yourself in your own soundscape — whether you’re taking a crowded train, walking alongside traffic or sitting in a noisy café. Enjoy your personalised playlist distraction free.4
Clear conversations
Capture your voice the way it's meant to be heard. Equipped with a pre-trained machine learning model for enhanced calls, ambient sounds and voice patterns are analysed to filter out noise — keeping your voice clear and focused, even in loud environments. Experience rich, lifelike interactions with call quality that ensures each word is delivered with clarity and precision.5
Control right from your fingertips
Change up your sound with smooth, intuitive gestures. From podcasts to playlists, switch tracks with Pinch Control — all while keeping your phone in your pocket.
Swipe
Control the volume by swiping up or down the Blade.
Pinch Control
Pinch once to play or pause, twice to skip to the next track and three times to go back to the previous track.6
Talk to Gemini, right on your wrist or through your Galaxy Buds
Chat with Gemini right on your wrist or through your Galaxy Buds3 FE — for help during life’s busy moments. Simply say, "Hey Google," to activate Gemini. Then, ask what you need to get answers and ideas for, complete tasks across apps, remember information and receive reminders for important events, or record your workouts - all from your Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds.8
Hear interpreted responses and exchanges in real time
Bridge language gaps in your conversations with Galaxy AI's Interpreter. Hear translations in real time and stay focused on your conversations without glancing at your phone screen. Now, you can enjoy hands-free interpretation wherever you go.
To activate listening mode, pinch and hold your earbuds and your Galaxy Buds3 FE will keep interpreting while the speaker talks.
To activate conversation mode, place the phone mic toward the speaker and briefly pinch your Galaxy Buds3 FE to hear the interpretation in real time.
Quick to pair. Ready to switch
Connect in seconds. Listen for hours
Connect your Galaxy Buds3 FE to your Samsung Galaxy devices with ease. Simply open the charging case to start pairing automatically, tap or click 'Connect' on your device — and you're ready to go.9
Sound in sync with your devices
Move between devices without interruption. With Auto Switch, Galaxy Buds3 FE actively detects audio activity and transfers the connection seamlessly for continuous listening across all of your Samsung Galaxy devices — including your Galaxy Book to deliver the same Auto Switch experience as Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy Buds3.10
Find your best Buds
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use Galaxy Buds3 FE to activate Gemini. Say a hotword (e.g., "Hey Google") or pinch and hold your Galaxy Buds3 FE. This feature is supported on devices running on One UI 8.0 or later.
Auto Switch allows seamless connection between Galaxy devices without the need for individual pairing. It also supports devices from the Galaxy Book Series.
Yes, you can enable Lost Mode and check the last known location of Galaxy Buds3 FE by using Samsung Find. On Galaxy devices running on One UI 8.0 or later, Lost Mode can be activated directly from the device's Quick Panel Settings. Once Lost Mode is activated, others cannot pair their device with the lost Galaxy Buds3 FE.
A Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on Android 11.0 or later is required to pair with Galaxy Buds3 FE.
Yes, Galaxy Buds3 FE is rated IP54 for water and dust resistance.
To charge Galaxy Buds3 FE, place the earbuds into the charging case and charge the case using a charging cable. 11
With Galaxy Buds3 FE's Quick Panel, you can separately adjust sound settings for individual apps (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, etc.). Your customized settings are saved and automatically applied the next time you use the respective app.
To set up Galaxy Buds3 FE and access certain features, you need to be logged into a Samsung Account.
Specifications
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Earbud Weight (g)
5
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Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth v5.4
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Sensors
Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor
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Number of MIC
6
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Speaker
1-way
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Ambient Sound
Yes
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Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
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360 Audio
Yes
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Audio Codec
AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec)
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Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth v5.4
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Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
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Auto Switch
Yes
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Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor
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Earbud Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8
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Earbud Weight (g)
5
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Case Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4
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Case Weight (g)
41.8
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Durability
IP54
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Talk Time (Hours, ANC On)
Up to 4
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Total Talk Time (Hours, ANC On)
Up to 18
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Music Play Time (Hours, ANC On)
Up to 6
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Total Music Play Time (Hours, ANC On)
Up to 24
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Talk Time (Hours, ANC Off)
Up to 4
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Total Talk Time (Hours, ANC Off)
Up to 18
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Music Play Time (Hours, ANC Off)
Up to 8.5
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Total Music Play Time (Hours, ANC Off)
Up to 30
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Earbud Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)
53
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Case Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)
515
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Samsung Find
Yes
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Bixby Voice Wake-up
Yes
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*Fees may apply to AI features at the end of 2025.
**Galaxy Buds3 FE supports Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Live Translate when paired with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary by device model. See samsung.com for details.
***Interpreter requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.
****Audio interpretation is only available when wearing Samsung Galaxy Buds and connected to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Interpreter feature is not directly provided by Samsung Galaxy Buds themselves. If Samsung Galaxy Buds are unavailable, the interpreted content is provided on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
*****Images simulated for illustrative purposes. Sequences shortened and simulated. Actual UI may be different.
******Galaxy AI features are supported on Galaxy S25 Series, Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy S23 Series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Series and Galaxy Tab S9 Series as of March 2025. Supported device list may be updated and are subject to change. The types of Galaxy AI features supported may vary by device.
*******Devices sold separately.
********Samsung Galaxy devices may require the latest software update to properly support Galaxy AI features.
*********To change the Interpreter to Listening Mode, the settings must be configured on the Interpreter app. - 1. *Images simulated for illustrative purposes. Go to feature
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**360 Audio is only available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with Android One UI version 3.1 or later. Support for 360 Audio may vary depending on the application and content.
***Direct Multi-channel is available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with Android One UI version 4.1.1 or later.
****Head tracking is not supported on Galaxy Buds3 FE. Go to feature -
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**ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) is off by default, and the Pinch and Hold gesture for ANC can be configured directly in the phone settings for devices running One UI 8.0 and later. For devices running on earlier versions of One UI, configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app.
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**Results may vary depending on actual use conditions. Go to feature -
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**Control gestures can be configured directly in the phone settings for devices running One UI 8.0 and later. For devices running on earlier versions of One UI, configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app. Go to feature -
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**Availability of functions may vary by country, language, device model, apps. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.
***Available on Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 7.0 or above. Additional devices may be supported in the future.
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*Fees may apply to AI features at the end of 2025.
**Images simulated for illustrative purposes.
***Voice wake-up is off by default and can be configured directly in the phone settings for devices running One UI 8.0 and later. The feature uses the phone's default Digital Assistant setting.
****Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Results for illustrative purposes. Gemini Live feature requires internet connection and Google Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language and device model. Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts.
*****Gemini voice wake-up is available on Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 FE with One UI 8.0 and later.
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**Devices sold separately.
***Connecting Samsung Galaxy Buds as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the OS. For devices running One UI 8.0 and later, settings can be configured directly in the phone settings. For devices running on earlier versions of One UI, configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app. Additionally, to use the Galaxy Wearable app, Samsung Galaxy Buds must be paired with a smartphone running Android 11.0 or above with at least 1.5 GB of memory.
****Samsung Account login is required to activate and change the Galaxy Buds3 FE settings. For devices running on One UI 8.0 or later, settings can be configured directly in the phone settings. For devices running on earlier versions, configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app. Go to feature -
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**Devices sold separately.
***Auto Switch feature is only available on Samsung Galaxy Book series with One UI 6.0 or later, Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 4.1.1 or later, and on Galaxy Watch4 or later. The devices must be logged in to Samsung Account to enable Auto Switch. Availability of certain features of Auto Switch may vary. Go to feature - 11. *Wireless charging is not supported. Go to feature
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* Battery: Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.
* User Available Memory: Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed.
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