- Samsung has announced the Galaxy Buds 3 FE with a design identical to the Buds 3 Pro.
- Besides the similar design, the Buds 3 FE also get features such as the AI Interpreter mode, Crystal Clear Sound, and 360º spatial audio.
- The Buds 3 FE are lighter but get a longer battery life than the Buds 3 Pro.
Unlike its smartphones, Samsung does not follow a yearly upgrade cycle for its flagship earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, launched in July 2024, have yet to find a successor. And while these flagship Buds may not be everyone’s first choice because of their price, Samsung is launching the Galaxy Buds 3 FE that offers similar features for a much more accessible price, which succeed the former Buds FE, skipping the second generation altogether.
The Galaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds bring a design identical to the Buds 3 Pro’s “blade” shape, which gets its name from the atypically angled stem. It’s not entirely similar because the Buds 3 FE replaces the lights with a simpler black-colored vertical bar. The stem still enables controls for active noise cancelling by pinching and volume controls by swiping up or down. However, while the metallic finish on the Buds 3 Pro lends to the blade’s identity, the FE comes with a matte finish in black and gray color options paired with semi-transparent cases.