The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE are Samsung’s budget wireless earbuds, with active noise cancellation, two-device pairing, and Galaxy AI features like real-time translation when used with a Samsung phone. The stem-style buds use touch controls along each stem for playback, volume, and call handling, with the USB-C charging case bringing total listening time to around 30 hours. AI noise reduction also runs during calls, isolating your voice from wind, traffic, or background chatter on the other end.
A reliable pair of headphones with excellent sound and battery life
Active noise cancellation on the Buds 3 FE uses external microphones to detect ambient sound and cancel it through the drivers, with adjustable ANC strength and an ambient mode that lets outside sound through when you need to hear conversations. The silicone tips also seal your ear canal in three sizes, blocking some passive noise in addition to active cancellation. A noisy office or coffee shop becomes manageable rather than overwhelming when you’re trying to focus or take a call.
AI noise reduction handles phone calls separately from the ANC system, isolating your voice from background noise captured by the microphones during a call. The person on the other end hears your voice clearly even if you’re on a windy street, sitting in a busy café, or walking past traffic outside. Multi-point pairing also lets you keep the buds connected to two devices at once, so a call to your phone doesn’t disconnect them from your laptop.
Pairing the Buds 3 FE with a Samsung Galaxy phone unlocks Galaxy AI features that don’t activate on other devices. Real-time conversation translation displays captions on the phone screen and plays translated audio through the earbuds, which is useful for travel or meetings with someone who doesn’t speak your language. The Galaxy Wearable app also handles EQ adjustments, ANC mode selection, touch-control customization, and firmware updates through a phone interface rather than buried menus.
Battery life is roughly 6 hours per charge with ANC on and 8.5 hours with it off, and the case adds enough charging to reach around 30 hours of total listening before you need a wall outlet. The case charges over USB-C, which is the same cable most newer phones, tablets, and laptops use. IP54 dust and water resistance on the buds’ covers keeps sweat from a workout, a sudden rain shower, or splashes from a sink from damaging the drivers.
The Galaxy Buds 3 FE’s $95 sale price knocks $55 off their $150 list price for a 37% discount. The Buds 3 FE are designed to give Samsung Galaxy phone owners noise cancellation, AI translation, and multi-point pairing at a lower price than the higher-tier Galaxy Buds 3.