"I've been very impressed with Samsung's third-gen wireless earbuds. The Galaxy Buds3 Pro ($190), which were released in 2024, were a solid AirPods Pro competitor for Android owners. Now, they've been joined by the Galaxy Buds3 FE, a new entry-level model that looks nearly identical to the Buds3 Pro but trades away a lot of bells and whistles for a more accessible price: $150."
"The Pro's high-tech LED "blade" lights are gone, as is head tracking, auto-pause, dual drivers, wireless charging, and full waterproofing. What matters more is what Samsung kept: a very comfortable fit, great sound quality, and surprisingly good ANC, transparency, and call quality. In short, the Galaxy Buds3 FE get the most important stuff right. Like all Samsung Galaxy wireless earbuds, some of their more interesting features are exclusively available when using Samsung Galaxy phones"
The Galaxy Buds3 FE cost $150 and visually resemble the Buds3 Pro while removing several premium features. Removed capabilities include high‑tech LED "blade" lights, head tracking, auto‑pause, dual drivers, wireless charging, full waterproofing, and Auracast support. The earbuds retain a very comfortable fit, strong sound quality, effective active noise cancellation, transparent mode, and reliable call microphones. Many advanced functions are available only with Samsung Galaxy phones, limiting value for iPhone users. Samsung continues to sell the lower‑priced Buds FE as an alternative, offering distinct fit options for budget‑conscious Samsung customers.
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