The new Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Bluetooth 5.4 earphones take on the visual identity of the Galaxy Buds3 (see our news Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro, new True Wireless earphones), including a matte finish and semi-transparent details.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE, optimized phone call clarity££££
This model naturally includes improvements compared to the Buds3 (the Buds3 Pro are even superior, especially with regard to two-way transducers), starting with a larger single-channel speaker for improved audio quality, as well as more effective active noise reduction. Also note the use of AI for better voice isolation during phone calls. Otherwise, the 360 Audio mode is still present, from Galaxy smartphones or Galaxy Tab tablets exclusively.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE, pocket interpreter mode££££
Also features the Auto Switch function that detects user activity to ensure continuous listening across all Galaxy devices. AI again with the Galaxy AI Interpreter function (via your smartphone) to translate a conversation with a simple voice command or with a prolonged pinch on the earphone branch. For the rest, the Galaxy Buds3 FE take over the technical characteristics of the Buds3.
Available from September 4. Indicative price: 150 euros.
Reminder of the key features of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE:
• Type: dynamic earphones
• Connectivity: [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.4
• Supported Bluetooth profiles: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP
• Codecs: SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec)
• NFC: no
• Certification: IP54
• Functions: Audio 360, Auto-Switch, Ambient mode
• Active noise reduction: yes (3 microphones per earphone)
• Voice assistants Google Assistant, Bixby
• Battery life: active noise reduction off: 8.5 hours (continuous connection including playback), 30 hours with the storage case and its integrated battery; Active noise reduction activated: 6 hours (continuous connection including playback), 24 hours with the storage case and its integrated battery
• Charging time: 60 minutes of listening for 5 minutes of charging
• Weight: 5 g for each earphone, 41.8 g for the charging case