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  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Tested using Methodology v2.0

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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Picture
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TypeIn-Ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (5 dB)
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
MicYes
Sound Signature
Warm
TypeEarbuds
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
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Variants

  • Galaxy Buds FE (Graphite)
  • Galaxy Buds FE (Mystic White)
  • Galaxy Buds3 (Silver)
  • Galaxy Buds3 (White)

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Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3. The FE have a better microphone and better ANC. They're also cheaper than the Buds3. 

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Main Differences for
Neutral Sound

Threshold 

0.10

Neutral Sound 

7.1
No major differences between these headphones for neutral sound. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Sound

Sound Profile 
 

Sound Profile  

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Normalization Frequency 
 

1,000 Hz
1,250 Hz

Bass Amount 
 

-1.2 dB

Bass Amount 
 

Very Emphasized (5 dB)

Treble Amount 
 

-4.6 dB

Treble Amount 
 

Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)

Sound Signature 
 

Warm
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Frequency Response Consistency 
 

8.9
6.2

Consistency L  

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Consistency R  

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Avg. Std. Deviation 
 

0.49 dB
0.86 dB
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Raw Frequency Response 
 

Raw FR L  

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Raw FR R  

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Bass Profile: Target Compliance 
 

7.5
9.6

Bass Profile: Target Compliance  

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RMS Deviation From Target 
 

5.4 dB
1.9 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

20 Hz
20 Hz

Low Bass 
 

7.03 dB
-2.67 dB

Mid Bass 
 

4.23 dB
-0.31 dB

High Bass 
 

2.67 dB
0.23 dB
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Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance 
 

9.1
9.0

Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance  

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RMS Deviation From Target 
 

1.33 dB
1.11 dB

Low Mid 
 

0.96 dB
0.07 dB

Mid-Mid 
 

-1.22 dB
-0.13 dB

High Mid 
 

0.95 dB
1.16 dB
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Treble Profile: Target Compliance 
 

8.9
4.9

Treble Profile: Target Compliance  

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RMS Deviation From Target 
 

2.58 dB
5.15 dB

Low Treble 
 

-1.27 dB
-4.09 dB

Mid Treble 
 

-1.34 dB
-5.28 dB

High Treble 
 

-6.48 dB
-9.62 dB
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Peaks/Dips 
 

6.4
7.5

Peaks/Dips Graph 
 

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Peaks 
 

1.86 dB
1.24 dB

Dips 
 

3.69 dB
2.48 dB
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Stereo Mismatch 
 

7.8

Frequency Response Mismatch  

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Phase Response Mismatch  

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Weighted Amplitude Mismatch 
 

0.4 dB
N/A

Weighted Frequency Response Mismatch 
 

0.7 dB
2.42

Weighted Phase Mismatch 
 

1.7°
20.85
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Group Delay 
 

8.1

Group Delay  

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Weighted Group Delay 
 

0.8 ms
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Cumulative Spectral Decay 
 

CSD  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE CSD

PRTF 
 

0.0
2.0

PRTF  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE PRTF
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 PRTF

PRTF Accuracy (RMS Deviation) 
 

N/A
N/A

PRTF Size (Avg.) 
 

N/A
N/A

PRTF Distance 
 

N/A
N/A

Openness 
 

5.4

Acoustic Space Excitation 
 

3.2
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Harmonic Distortion 
 

9.0

Harmonics Levels  

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THD Ratio  

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WHD @ 94 dB SPL 
 

0.07%
0.390

WHD @ 104 dB SPL 
 

0.27%
0.126
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Electrical Aspects 
 

Impedance  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Impedance

Sensitivity @1kHz-1V 
 

N/A

Bluetooth Max SPL 
 

103.2 dB
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Virtual Soundstage 
 

0.0
2.9

Virtual Soundstage  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Virtual Soundstage
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Virtual Soundstage

Head Modeling 
 

No
No

Speaker Modeling 
 

No
On/Off

Room Ambience 
 

No
No

Head Tracking 
 

No
On/Off

Virtual Surround 
 

No
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Test Settings 
 

Firmware 
 

R400NXXU0AXB1
R530XXU0AXJ1

Power 
 

On
On

Connection 
 

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Codec 
 

SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz
SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz

Test Instrument  

Audio Precision APx517B
Audio Precision APx517B

EQ 
 

Normal
Balanced

ANC 
 

On
On

Tip/Pad 
 

Silicone (small)
Default

Microphone 
 

Integrated
Integrated
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Imaging 
 

7.0

Group Delay  

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Phase Response Mismatch  

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Weighted Group Delay 
 

0.28

Weighted Phase Mismatch 
 

1.7°
20.85

Weighted Amplitude Mismatch 
 

0.4 dB
N/A

Weighted Frequency Mismatch 
 

0.7 dB
2.42
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Weighted Harmonic Distortion 
 

7.6

Weighted Harmonic Distortion  

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WHD @ 90 
 

0.07%
0.390

WHD @ 100 
 

0.27%
0.126
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Design

Style  

Design Picture 2  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Design Picture 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Design Picture 2

Type  

In-Ear
Earbuds

Enclosure  

Closed-Back
Open-Back

Wireless  

Truly Wireless
Truly Wireless

Transducer  

Dynamic
Dynamic
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Comfort 
 

8.0
7.0

Comfort Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Comfort Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Comfort Picture

Weight  

0.02 lbs
0.02 lbs

Clamping Force 
 

0 lbs
0 lbs
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Controls 
 

6.2
7.1

Controls Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Controls Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Controls Picture

OS Compatibility 
 

Not OS specific
Not OS specific

Ease Of Use  

Decent
Good

Feedback  

Good
Decent

Call/Music Control  

Yes
Yes

Volume Control  

No
Yes

Microphone Control  

No
No

Channel Mixing 
 

No
No

Noise Cancelling Control  

On/Off
On/Off

Talk-Through 
 

On/Off
No

Additional Controls  

ANC/Ambient Sound
Voice Assistant
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Breathability 
 

Breathability After Picture  

Avg.Temp.Difference  

Portability 
 

9.6
9.6

Portability Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Portability Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Portability Picture

L  

1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)

W  

1.1" (2.8 cm)
1.0" (2.6 cm)

H  

0.7" (1.9 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Volume  

0.97 in³ (15.96 cm³)
1.05 in³ (17.16 cm³)

Transmitter Required  

No
No
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Case 
 

7.5
7.5

Case Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Case Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Case Picture

Type  

Hard case
Hard case

L  

2.0" (5.0 cm)
2.3" (5.9 cm)

W  

2.0" (5.0 cm)
0.9" (2.4 cm)

H  

1.1" (2.7 cm)
1.9" (4.9 cm)

Volume  

4.12 in³ (67.50 cm³)
4.23 in³ (69.38 cm³)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Build Quality Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Build Quality Picture
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Stability 
 

7.5
7.5

Stability Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Stability Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Stability Picture
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Headshots 1  

Angled Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Angled Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Angled Picture

Side Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Side Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Side Picture

Headshots 2  

Front Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Front Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Front Picture

Rear Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Rear Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Rear Picture

Top  

Top Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Top Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Top Picture

In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE In The Box Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 In The Box Picture
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Isolation

Noise Isolation - Full Range 
 

8.3
4.5

Noise Isolation - Full Range Graph  

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Noise Cancelling  

Yes
Yes

Overall Attenuation 
 

-21.71 dB
-10.78 dB

Bass 
 

-14.69 dB
-4.78 dB

Mid 
 

-21.94 dB
-15.37 dB

Treble 
 

-30.00 dB
-12.98 dB
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Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios 
 

8.9
5.0

Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios Graph  

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Airplane Noise Attenuation 
 

-20.51 dB
-12.42 dB

Airplane Noise Isolation Audio 
 

Office Noise Attenuation 
 

-20.76 dB
-11.77 dB

Office Noise Isolation Audio 
 

Street Noise Attenuation 
 

-21.19 dB
-12.46 dB

Street Noise Isolation Audio 
 

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Noise Isolation - Voice Handling 
 

Female Voice 1 
 

Male Voice 1 
 

Female Voice 2 
 

Male Voice 2 
 

ANC Wind Handling 
 

ANC Wind Handling Graph  

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ANC Wind Noise 
 

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Leakage 
 

9.7
7.2

Leakage  

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Leakage Audio 
 

Overall Leakage @ 1ft 
 

22.86 dB
38.14 dB
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Microphone

Microphone Style 
 

Integrated 
 

Yes
Yes

In-Line 
 

No
No

Boom 
 

No
No

Detachable Boom 
 

No
No

Mic  

Yes
Yes

Recording Quality 
 

7.4
7.7

Microphone Frequency Response  

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Recorded Speech 
 

LFE 
 

250.34 Hz
232.91 Hz

FR Std. Dev. 
 

3.28 dB
2.61 dB

HFE 
 

6,639.82 Hz
6,450.8 Hz

Weighted THD 
 

0.752
0.117

Gain 
 

8.88 dB
5.38 dB
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Noise Handling 
 

8.0
5.0

SpNR  

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SpNR 
 

6.66 dB
8.22 dB

Noise Gate 
 

Always On
Always On

Speech + Pink Noise Handling 
 

8.0
5.0

Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample  

Speech + Subway Noise Handling 
 

8.0
5.0

Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample  

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Active Features

Battery 
 

6.1
6.7

Battery Type 
 

Rechargable
Rechargable

Continuous Battery Life 
 

6.3 hrs
4.7 hrs

Additional Charges 
 

2.5
4.0

Total Battery Life 
 

22 hrs
23.5 hrs

Charge Time 
 

1.5 hrs
1 hrs

Power-Saving Feature 
 

No
Standby mode

Audio While Charging 
 

Yes
Yes

Passive Playback 
 

No
No

Charging Port  

USB-C
USB-C
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App Support 
 

7.5
7.5

App Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE App Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 App Picture

App Name  

Galaxy Wearable
Galaxy Wearable

iOS  

No
No

Android  

Yes
Yes

macOS  

No
No

Windows  

Yes
Yes

Equalizer 
 

Presets
Graphic + Presets

ANC Control 
 

On/Off
On/Off

Mic Control  

No
No

Room Effects 
 

No
No

Playback Control 
 

No
No

Button Mapping  

Yes
Yes

Surround Support 
 

No
Yes
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Connectivity

Wired Connection 
 

0.0
0.0

Cable Picture  

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Cable Picture
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Cable Picture

Analog Audio 
 

No
No

USB Audio 
 

No
No

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Connector 
 

No Wired Option
No Wired Option

Latency - Analog 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency - USB 
 

N/A
N/A

Recorded Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Recorded Latency Connection  

No Wired Audio
No Wired Audio
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Bluetooth Connection 
 

7.5
7.0

Bluetooth Version 
 

5.2
5.4

Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Quick Pair (Android) 
 

Yes
Yes

Quick Pair (iOS) 
 

No
No

Line Of Sight Range 
 

298.56 ft (91.00 m)
192.91 ft (58.80 m)

Latency - SBC 
 

246 ms
233 ms

Latency - aptX 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality) 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency) 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency - LDAC 
 

N/A
N/A

Recorded Latency 
 

Recorded Latency Codec  

SBC
SBC

AAC Support 
 

Yes
Yes
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Wireless Connection (Dongle) 
 

0.0
0.0

Line Of Sight Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency - Dongle 
 

N/A
N/A

Recorded Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

PC Compatibility 
 

Analog 
 

No
No

Wired USB 
 

No
No

Non-BT Wireless 
 

No
No
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PlayStation Compatibility 
 

PS4 Analog 
 

No
No

PS4 Wired USB 
 

No
No

PS4 Non-BT Wireless 
 

No
No

PS5 Analog 
 

No
No

PS5 Wired USB 
 

No
No

PS5 Non-BT Wireless 
 

No
No

Xbox Compatibility 
 

Xbox One Analog 
 

No
No

Xbox One Wired USB 
 

No
No

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless 
 

No
No

Xbox Series X|S Analog 
 

No
No

Xbox Series X|S Wired USB 
 

No
No

Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless 
 

No
No

Base/Dock 
 

2.2
2.2

Type 
 

Charging Case
Charging Case

USB Input 
 

No
No

Line In 
 

No
No

Line Out 
 

No
No

Optical Input 
 

No
No

RCA Input 
 

No
No

Dock Charging 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Supply 
 

USB-C
USB-C
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