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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Bring Stem Design and AI Features

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 FE adopt a stem-style design, upgrade active noise cancellation, add IP54 dust and splash resistance, and lean into Galaxy AI for features like live translation. Battery runs 6–8.5 hours (ANC on/off) and extends to 24–30 hours with the charging case. US pricing starts at $149.99, available Sept 4.

Published August 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM EDT in IoT

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 FE land as affordable ANC earbuds

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, a budget-minded member of its Fan Edition line that swaps the rounded “blob” design for a stemmed look and leans harder into Galaxy AI features. The new buds aim to blend better noise cancellation, improved sound, and practical weather resistance at a lower price point than the premium Buds 3 models.

Samsung highlights key user-facing upgrades: enhanced active noise cancellation (ANC), IP54 protection against dust and splashes, and tighter integration with Galaxy AI tools on Samsung phones for tasks like live translation and assistant-driven conversation mode.

  • Battery: 6 hours with ANC on, 8.5 hours with ANC off; totals extend to 24 / 30 hours with the case.
  • Durability: IP54 rating for dust and rain resistance.
  • Voice and call features: voice isolation for noisy environments, ambient transparency mode, and Find My Earbuds support.
  • AI and connectivity: quick access to Galaxy AI, Gemini or Interpreter for translations, and automatic switching between Samsung devices.

The Buds 3 FE offer 4 hours of talk time on a single charge, extendable to 18 hours with the case. Available colorways are black and gray, and Samsung sets the US launch for September 4 with a $149.99 starting price — modestly higher than the original Buds FE debut two years ago.

What this means for consumers and product teams

For buyers the Buds 3 FE are a sensible middle ground: better ANC and a stem design at a price point aimed at mainstream users. For device makers and platform owners, this release underscores two ongoing pressures: extending battery life while improving on-device AI features, and ensuring reliable cross-device handoffs within a brand ecosystem.

From an industry perspective, leaning on Galaxy AI for translation and conversation mode signals that smart assistants continue to be a key differentiator even in budget hardware. That creates new priorities for testing, privacy controls, and latency optimization on-device and in the companion phone apps.

QuarkyByte watches releases like this to map the practical trade-offs teams face between cost, battery, audio quality, and AI capability. Whether you’re a hardware OEM, mobile platform team, or enterprise deploying headsets for field workers, thoughtful benchmarking and real-world testing make the difference between a product that merely ships and one that wins users.

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