Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZKAXAR
The Galaxy Buds3 FE pair 11mm drivers with adaptive ANC and 8-hour battery life (28 with case) in an IP54-rated design. Their standout differentiator is hands-free access to Galaxy AI features like Real-Time Interpreter and Gemini, plus a redesigned stem for pinch/swipe controls. Best for budget-conscious Android users who want solid ANC and AI call clarity, but not for rigorous gym sessions given the low fitness score.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 28
water resistance IP54
64 Overall Score
Price $54
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong anc (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 203 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 11 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 16 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Fast Charging | True |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 28 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Galaxy Wearable |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZKAXAR | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JBL Live Beam 3 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 28 | 24 | 24 | 54 | 36 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE SM-R420NZKAXAR | 83.2 | 64.5 | 32.8 | 45.7 | 77 | 71.4 | 78.6 | 81.6 | 94.6 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 96.6 | 79.2 | 98.7 | 88.9 | 74.5 | 93.3 | 0 | 97.6 | 99.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 95.7 | 74.5 | 93.3 | 0 | 98.6 | 50.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.4 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 86.8 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 78.5 | 89.2 | 93.3 | 0 | 96.1 | 86.8 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.2 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.4 | 91.9 | 84.7 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $54
Best Buy 7 offers From $54
Amazon 1 offer From $95
Price History
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Usage Scores
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