Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Fe Earplugs with improved sound and Galaxy AI integration

This week, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds3 Fe, earplugs with premium functions at an affordable price. For example, there are improved audio performance and Galaxy AI options (1), read here what you can expect from the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Fe Earplugs or in-ears. At the bottom of the article you will find the specifications (in English) of the new Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Fe Earplugs.

Better audio quality
The Galaxy Buds3 FE must offer an improved audio experience, as the line-up of the Galaxy Buds shows with the most important functions such as Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), conversation quality, lifetime of the battery, comfort and much more. For example, the Galaxy Buds3 FE were made for the quiet moments in a busy train, when your voice has to be understandable if you are calling in a windy street and when you enjoy your playlist during your walk. With a larger speaker (2), the Buds3 FE deliver a striking sound with a deep bass and clear high tones (3). The improved ANC (4) reduces ambient noise and the Crystal Clear Call technology uses an advanced, pre-trained machine learning model to insulate your voice, so that conversations remain clearly intelligible, even in environments with a lot of noise. The conversation experience is also improved by the adapted microphone position, which is optimized to get votes to the foreground with microphones that are directed to the user’s mouth.

Ease of use and switch between devices
Use of use is central to the design of the Galaxy Buds3 FE, with intuitive operation that facilitates interactions. Users can easily squeeze the blade to make or sweep selections to control the volume. It is also easier to connect via the clutch button on the charging box to switch between Samsung Galaxy devices (5). With Auto Switch, the Galaxy Buds3 FE actively detects audio activity and the connection is transferred without any problems, so that you can continue to listen to your various Samsung Galaxy devices (6).

AI functions
In addition, AI functions and the design of the Buds3 FE ensure that you have enough press or once long on the button to put the next playlist in the queue or to translate a conversation from one language to another. When you use sentences such as “Hey Google”, hear and understand this and respond, without screen or hands, only to the user’s voice (7). This goes fast and of course feels like you talk to a friend instead of a device. Users can check their daily agenda or e-mail without removing their phone from their pocket or bag. For translations (8) they can use the Buds3 FE together with the Galaxy AI Interpreter app (9) on their smartphone to listen to a lecture in a foreign language or to talk to someone who speaks a different language.
The Blade Design of the Galaxy Buds3 FE shows a matte two-tone finish and semi-transparent accents.

Price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Fe can be purchased for € 149.00 in the Benelux. At the launch promo there is € 50.00 cashback from up to and including 5 October 2025.

[1] Compatible Samsung Galaxy device required. Galaxy AI functions from Samsung are available for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy models.

[2] Compared to the previous Galaxy Buds Fe.

[3] Requires a compatible smartphone.

[4] Active Noise Canceling (ANC) is enabled by default and the pinch control for ANC can be configured directly in the telephone settings for devices with one onion 8.0 and higher. For devices with previous versions of One onion, the configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app.

[5] Connecting with Samsung Galaxy Buds such as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the operating system. For devices with one onion 8.0 and higher, the settings can be configured directly in the telephone settings. For devices with previous versions of One onion, the configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app. To be able to use the Galaxy Wearable app, the Samsung Galaxy Buds must be linked to a smartphone with Android 11.0 or higher and at least 1.5 GB of memory.

*Log in to a Samsung account is required to activate and change the settings of the Galaxy Buds3 FE in the Galaxy Wearable app.

[6] The Auto Switch function is only available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with one onion 3.1 or higher and on Galaxy Watch4 or higher. The devices must be registered with a Samsung account to switch on Auto Switch. The availability of certain functions of Auto Switch can vary.

[7] Voice wake-up is switched off by default and can be immediately configured in the telephone settings for devices with one onion 8.0 and higher. The function uses the standard Digital Assistant setting of your phone.

** Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Results to illustrate. A network connection is required for the Gemini Live function and you must be logged in to your Google account. The availability of the service can vary per country, language or device model. Functions may differ per subscription and the results can vary. Compatible with certain functions and certain accounts.

*** Gemini Voice Wake-Up is available on Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Fe with One onion 8.0 and higher.

[8] Galaxy Buds3 FE supports Galaxy AI functions such as Interpreter and Live Translate if they are linked to compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. The availability of Galaxy AI functions can vary per device model.

[9] Galaxy Buds3 FE supports Galaxy AI functions such as Interpreter and Live Translate if they are linked to compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. The availability of Galaxy AI functions can vary per device model.

** Log in to a Samsung account is required for interpreter. You may need to download a language package for certain languages. The availability of the service can vary per language. The accuracy of the results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported functions may differ per country, region or provider. Availability of supported languages ​​can differ. Go to the Galaxy AI page on Samsung.com for more information.

*** Audio interpretation is only available when you wear the Samsung Galaxy Buds and are connected to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. The interpreter function is not delivered directly by the Samsung Galaxy Buds itself. If the Samsung Galaxy Buds are not available, the interpretation of the conversation will be displayed on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone screen.

****Galaxy AI-functies worden vanaf maart 2025 ondersteund op de Galaxy S25-serie, Galaxy S24-serie, Galaxy S23-serie, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series. The list of supported devices can be updated and changed. The supported Galaxy AI functions can differ per device.

***** For Samsung Galaxy devices, the latest software update is possible to properly support the Galaxy AI functions.

****** To put the interpreter in listening mode, the settings must be configured in the interpreter app.

[10] The availability of functions can vary per country, language, device model and app. For some functional widgets, a network connection and/or logging in to a Samsung account is possible. Available on Samsung Galaxy devices with one onion 8.0 or higher. More devices may be supported in the future.

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