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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Silver · UK SM-R530NZAAEUA

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Exact model & source notes

Silver open-type wireless earbuds with a one-way 11 mm speaker, Bluetooth 5.4 and active noise cancellation. Samsung rates music at up to five hours per charge with ANC on, or 24 hours including the case. The case supports USB-C and wireless charging; Galaxy-specific features retain their device and software conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

4.7 gWeight per earbud5 g

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THE CONTENDER

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

SM-R420NZKAEUA · Black · UK

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Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420NZKAEUA in black for the UK, SM-R420NZKAXAR in the US) are Samsung's in-ear true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, six microphones and Bluetooth 5.4, supplied with three sets of ear tips (S/M/L). Samsung rates them at up to 6 hours of music with ANC on (8.5 hours off) and 24 hours with the case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

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Weight per earbud

Manufacturer-stated mass of one earbud, plotted only when both sources state a per-earbud figure. The charging case is separate. This is not a comfort or fit rating.

Samsung Galaxy Buds34.7 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case is separately listed as 46.5 g.

Source 1

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE5 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud (21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm). The charging case weighs 41.8 g (48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm).

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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13 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Connections

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP; LE Audio

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEBluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, AVRCP, HFP); the case charges with a charging cable; no wireless charging

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Audio is transmitted over Bluetooth. The USB-C connector and wireless charging belong to the charging case, not a wired audio connection.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Samsung: 'charge the case using a charging cable'; 'Wireless charging is not supported'; no USB Type-C cable is included, and the case's wired charging port is not named on this page. Galaxy devices on One UI 8.0 or later use the phone's settings; earlier One UI uses the Galaxy Wearable app, which needs Android 11.0 or above with at least 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Account login is required to set up the earbuds. Samsung's pairing statements conflict (see device_compatibility).

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

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Battery life

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Music: earbuds up to 5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off; earbuds with case up to 24 hours with ANC on or 30 hours with ANC off. Talk: earbuds up to 3.5/4 hours and with case up to 18/20 hours, with ANC on/off respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEMusic playback: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on (up to 8.5 hours with ANC off); with the charging case up to 24 hours with ANC on (up to 30 hours with ANC off). Talk time: up to 4 hours per charge and 18 hours with the case, with ANC on or off.

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · The state-specific specification table supplies these figures. Samsung tested pre-production Galaxy Buds3 paired with a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default settings. Actual life varies with settings, usage, charge cycles and Bluetooth signal. The general footer advertises up to 30 hours across ANC on/off; it is not treated as a separate 30-hour ANC-on claim.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Samsung's rated figures from the UK specification table. Earbud battery 53 mAh, case 515 mAh (typical). No test conditions for these figures were found on the page.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver design

Samsung Galaxy Buds3One-way 11 mm speaker

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE1-way speaker (dynamic driver)

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer driver-size and configuration claim. No Pro planar-tweeter/dual-amplifier specification or independent sound-quality result is transferred.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes it as a larger speaker than the previous Galaxy Buds FE's; no size is given.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds4 Pro (SM-R640NZKAEUB) specifications, used for comparison

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Typical battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy Buds348 mAh per earbud; 515 mAh charging case

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEEarbuds 53 mAh (typical); charging case 515 mAh (typical)

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Typical, not minimum, capacities. Case capacity is separate from each earbud.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Audio codecs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3AAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEAAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Up to 24-bit/96 kHz UHQ audio is stated for Galaxy S24/S23 series, Z Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 and Tab S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. Support for unlisted devices is not established by that list.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Controls

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Pinch for playback/calls; double/triple pinch for next/previous track; swipe for volume; configurable pinch-and-hold

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEPinch Control: pinch once to play/pause, twice for the next track, three times for the previous track; pinch and hold (configurable, e.g. ANC or Gemini); swipe up or down the blade for volume

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · The manual describes one pinch to play/pause or answer/end a call, pinch-and-hold to decline calls, and up/down swipes for volume. Settings are managed in Galaxy Wearable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Voice wake-up ('Hey Google' for Gemini) is off by default and needs One UI 8.0 or later; Bixby Voice Wake-up is also listed.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

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Wearing style

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Open-type, true wireless earbuds

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEIn-ear, true wireless (ear tips, 3 sets: S/M/L)

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes an open-type angled design. This is the non-Pro SM-R530 model; Pro silicone-tip and dual-amplifier descriptions are not transferred.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case. Samsung lists the earbuds, ear tips (3 sets: S/M/L), the charging case and the Quick Start Guide in the box; no USB Type-C cable is included. The ear tip material is not stated.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

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Galaxy AI features

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Interpreter listening through a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEInterpreter (listening and conversation modes) and Live Translate with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Interpreter runs on the connected phone, not independently in the earbuds. Samsung Account login and language downloads may be required; availability varies by language, region, carrier and device. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone and a Samsung Account; interpretation is provided by the phone, not the earbuds; language and feature availability vary.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

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Sensors

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Accelerometer, gyro, Hall, pressure, proximity and touch sensors; Voice Pickup Unit

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEHall sensor, pressure sensor, proximity sensor, touch sensor

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

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Spatial audio

Samsung Galaxy Buds3360 Audio with head tracking

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE360 Audio (head tracking is not supported)

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Requires supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones/tablets with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs. App/content and model support vary. Direct Multi-channel requires One UI 4.1.1 or later.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Only available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 3.1 or later; support varies by application and content. Direct Multi-channel needs One UI 4.1.1 or later.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

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Dust and water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds3IP57 earbuds; charging case is not water resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEIP54

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Laboratory fresh-water immersion test: up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Damaged earbuds are not guaranteed water resistant; dry earbuds and hands before placing earbuds in the case.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight per earbud

In Visual facts

Samsung Galaxy Buds34.7 g

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE5 g

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case is separately listed as 46.5 g.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud (21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm). The charging case weighs 41.8 g (48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm).

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Earbud and charging-case dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Each earbud: 18.1 × 20.4 × 31.9 mm; case: 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEEach earbud (H x W x D): 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm; charging case: 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Samsung gives both tuples in height × width × depth order.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (8)

Electronic Ambient Sound mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds3No

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FENot verified

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · The selected Galaxy Buds3 specification table explicitly says Ambient Sound: No. This is a feature-mode statement, not a claim of physical isolation.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Charging case: USB Type-C wired charging and wireless charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FENot verified

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Manual pages 6 and 9–12 identify the USB-C port and built-in wireless charging coil. Wireless charger and mains charger are sold separately. Wireless power sharing requires a supporting host and correct coil alignment; no Qi version or charge-time rating is inferred.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device compatibility

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FESamsung footnote: connecting as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the OS; Samsung FAQ: a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android 11.0 or later is required to pair

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Both statements are on the same Samsung UK product page and are inconsistent: the feature footnote says 'Connecting Samsung Galaxy Buds as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the OS', while the FAQ says 'A Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on Android 11.0 or later is required to pair with Galaxy Buds3 FE.' Neither is chosen; local review should resolve which applies.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Equalisation

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Adaptive EQ; selectable and custom equaliser

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FENot verified

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Custom equaliser options are configured in Galaxy Wearable. Available options depend on the connected mobile device.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included items

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Charging case and supplied USB Type-C cable

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FENot verified

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · The model-page footnote identifies the provided charging case for Galaxy Buds3. The shared English guide identifies the supplied USB-C cable and says chargers are sold separately.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Neck stretch reminder

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Yes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FENot verified

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Per-app sound settings

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Not verified

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FEQuick Panel sound settings saved per app (e.g. equaliser on Spotify, 360 Audio on YouTube)

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

No source recorded for this side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Manufacturer specification · Available on Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 7.0 or above.

Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Voice commands

Samsung Galaxy Buds3Fixed Korean and English commands; Bixby voice wake-up

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FENot verified

Sources

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Manufacturer specification · Bixby requires a compatible connected device; language, region and feature availability vary.

Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

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These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Samsung Galaxy Buds3

What it brings

The specified earbud mass is 4.7 g each, with an open-type design and stem controls for playback, calls and volume.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The charging case supports USB-C and wireless charging; a USB-C cable is supplied.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Samsung lists ANC and Adaptive EQ, with compatible Galaxy devices supporting additional audio and switching features.
Manufacturer source

What to check

ANC is off by default, and Samsung explicitly lists no electronic Ambient Sound mode for this non-Pro model.
Manufacturer source
UHQ audio, 360 Audio and Auto Switch depend on compatible Galaxy devices and software; a general Bluetooth connection does not establish every feature.
Manufacturer source
The IP57 rating applies to the earbuds, not the charging case. Battery ratings are conditional maxima and are lower with ANC on.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

What it brings

With ANC off Samsung rates the earbuds at up to 8.5 hours of music per charge, against 6 hours for Galaxy Buds4 and 7 hours for Galaxy Buds4 Pro.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Three sizes of ear tips (S/M/L) are included, and the case weighs 41.8 g, against 45.1 g for Galaxy Buds4 and 44.3 g for Galaxy Buds4 Pro.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

The case does not support wireless charging, and no USB-C cable is included.
Manufacturer source
Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC, SBC and SSC only; Samsung's table lists no LE Audio, LC3, SSC-UHQ or adaptive noise control for this model, and the rating is IP54.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
Specification	Samsung Galaxy Buds3	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes an open-type angled design. This is the non-Pro SM-R530 model; Pro silicone-tip and dual-amplifier descriptions are not transferred. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case. Samsung lists the earbuds, ear tips (3 sets: S/M/L), the charging case and the Quick Start Guide in the box; no USB Type-C cable is included. The ear tip material is not stated. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Open-type, true wireless earbuds	In-ear, true wireless (ear tips, 3 sets: S/M/L)
Weight per earbudDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case is separately listed as 46.5 g. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Each earbud (21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm). The charging case weighs 41.8 g (48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm). Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	4.7 g	5 g
Earbud and charging-case dimensionsDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Samsung gives both tuples in height × width × depth order. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Each earbud: 18.1 × 20.4 × 31.9 mm; case: 48.7 × 58.9 × 24.4 mm	Each earbud (H x W x D): 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8 mm; charging case: 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4 mm
Dust and water resistanceDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Laboratory fresh-water immersion test: up to 1 metre for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Damaged earbuds are not guaranteed water resistant; dry earbuds and hands before placing earbuds in the case. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	IP57 earbuds; charging case is not water resistant	IP54

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Audio is transmitted over Bluetooth. The USB-C connector and wireless charging belong to the charging case, not a wired audio connection. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Samsung: 'charge the case using a charging cable'; 'Wireless charging is not supported'; no USB Type-C cable is included, and the case's wired charging port is not named on this page. Galaxy devices on One UI 8.0 or later use the phone's settings; earlier One UI uses the Galaxy Wearable app, which needs Android 11.0 or above with at least 1.5 GB of memory. Samsung Account login is required to set up the earbuds. Samsung's pairing statements conflict (see device_compatibility). Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Bluetooth 5.4; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP; LE Audio	Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP, AVRCP, HFP); the case charges with a charging cable; no wireless charging
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · The state-specific specification table supplies these figures. Samsung tested pre-production Galaxy Buds3 paired with a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default settings. Actual life varies with settings, usage, charge cycles and Bluetooth signal. The general footer advertises up to 30 hours across ANC on/off; it is not treated as a separate 30-hour ANC-on claim. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Samsung's rated figures from the UK specification table. Earbud battery 53 mAh, case 515 mAh (typical). No test conditions for these figures were found on the page. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Music: earbuds up to 5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off; earbuds with case up to 24 hours with ANC on or 30 hours with ANC off. Talk: earbuds up to 3.5/4 hours and with case up to 18/20 hours, with ANC on/off respectively.	Music playback: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on (up to 8.5 hours with ANC off); with the charging case up to 24 hours with ANC on (up to 30 hours with ANC off). Talk time: up to 4 hours per charge and 18 hours with the case, with ANC on or off.
Typical battery capacityDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Typical, not minimum, capacities. Case capacity is separate from each earbud. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	48 mAh per earbud; 515 mAh charging case	Earbuds 53 mAh (typical); charging case 515 mAh (typical)
Audio codecsDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Up to 24-bit/96 kHz UHQ audio is stated for Galaxy S24/S23 series, Z Fold6/Flip6/Fold5/Flip5 and Tab S9 series with One UI 6.1.1 or later. Support for unlisted devices is not established by that list. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	AAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ	AAC, SBC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
Samsung Auto Switch Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Samsung Account login required. Listed support covers Galaxy Book with One UI 6.0 or later, Galaxy phones/tablets with One UI 4.1.1 or later and Galaxy Watch4 or later. Supported Samsung TVs launched from February 2022 require the applicable firmware; TV Auto Switch covers phone calls. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Only on Samsung Galaxy Book series with One UI 6.0 or later, Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab with One UI 4.1.1 or later, and Galaxy Watch4 or later, logged in to a Samsung Account. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Yes	Yes
Charging Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Manual pages 6 and 9–12 identify the USB-C port and built-in wireless charging coil. Wireless charger and mains charger are sold separately. Wireless power sharing requires a supporting host and correct coil alignment; no Qi version or charge-time rating is inferred. Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE No source recorded.	Charging case: USB Type-C wired charging and wireless charging	Not provided
Device compatibility Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Both statements are on the same Samsung UK product page and are inconsistent: the feature footnote says 'Connecting Samsung Galaxy Buds as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the OS', while the FAQ says 'A Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on Android 11.0 or later is required to pair with Galaxy Buds3 FE.' Neither is chosen; local review should resolve which applies. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Not provided	Samsung footnote: connecting as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the OS; Samsung FAQ: a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running Android 11.0 or later is required to pair

Driver designDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer driver-size and configuration claim. No Pro planar-tweeter/dual-amplifier specification or independent sound-quality result is transferred. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Samsung describes it as a larger speaker than the previous Galaxy Buds FE's; no size is given. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds4 Pro (SM-R640NZKAEUB) specifications, used for comparison	One-way 11 mm speaker	1-way speaker (dynamic driver)
Spatial audioDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Requires supported Samsung Galaxy smartphones/tablets with One UI 3.1 or later, or selected Samsung TVs. App/content and model support vary. Direct Multi-channel requires One UI 4.1.1 or later. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Only available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 3.1 or later; support varies by application and content. Direct Multi-channel needs One UI 4.1.1 or later. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	360 Audio with head tracking	360 Audio (head tracking is not supported)
Equalisation Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Custom equaliser options are configured in Galaxy Wearable. Available options depend on the connected mobile device. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE No source recorded.	Adaptive EQ; selectable and custom equaliser	Not provided
Per-app sound settings Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 No source recorded. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Available on Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 7.0 or above. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Not provided	Quick Panel sound settings saved per app (e.g. equaliser on Spotify, 360 Audio on YouTube)

Microphone Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists six microphones in total and a Voice Pickup Unit sensor. Super Wide Band calling is listed; available options depend on the connected device. No measured speech-quality result is inferred. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists 6 microphones in total, with a pre-trained machine learning model that filters noise on calls. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Samsung lists Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive ANC. ANC is off by default. Its selected-model specification explicitly lists Ambient Sound as No; this does not imply passive isolation from surrounding sound. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation (on by default) and Ambient Sound; Samsung's specification table for this model does not list Adaptive ANC or Adaptive Noise Control. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Yes	Yes
Electronic Ambient Sound mode Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · The selected Galaxy Buds3 specification table explicitly says Ambient Sound: No. This is a feature-mode statement, not a claim of physical isolation. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE No source recorded.	No	Not provided

SensorsDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Accelerometer, gyro, Hall, pressure, proximity and touch sensors; Voice Pickup Unit	Hall sensor, pressure sensor, proximity sensor, touch sensor
ControlsDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · The manual describes one pinch to play/pause or answer/end a call, pinch-and-hold to decline calls, and up/down swipes for volume. Settings are managed in Galaxy Wearable. Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Voice wake-up ('Hey Google' for Gemini) is off by default and needs One UI 8.0 or later; Bixby Voice Wake-up is also listed. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Pinch for playback/calls; double/triple pinch for next/previous track; swipe for volume; configurable pinch-and-hold	Pinch Control: pinch once to play/pause, twice for the next track, three times for the previous track; pinch and hold (configurable, e.g. ANC or Gemini); swipe up or down the blade for volume
Galaxy AI featuresDifferent Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Interpreter runs on the connected phone, not independently in the earbuds. Samsung Account login and language downloads may be required; availability varies by language, region, carrier and device. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Needs a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone and a Samsung Account; interpretation is provided by the phone, not the earbuds; language and feature availability vary. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Interpreter listening through a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone	Interpreter (listening and conversation modes) and Live Translate with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices
Samsung Find Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Manufacturer specification · Lost Mode shows the last known location and stops others pairing with the earbuds. Samsung UK — Galaxy Buds3 FE, Black (SM-R420NZKAEUA): product page and specifications	Yes	Yes
Neck stretch reminder Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
Voice commands Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · Bixby requires a compatible connected device; language, region and feature availability vary. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE No source recorded.	Fixed Korean and English commands; Bixby voice wake-up	Not provided

Included items Sources Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Manufacturer specification · The model-page footnote identifies the provided charging case for Galaxy Buds3. The shared English guide identifies the supplied USB-C cable and says chargers are sold separately. Samsung UK Galaxy Buds3 — exact Silver SM-R530NZAAEUA specifications and footnotes Samsung Galaxy Buds3/Buds3 Pro English user guide rev.1.4 (25 June 2025), linked by the exact UK model page Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE No source recorded.	Charging case and supplied USB Type-C cable	Not provided

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