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Galaxy Buds3 FE

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LAUNCH DATE2 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Released	—	2026-09-18
Status	—	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Environmental	—	40% recycled material content overall
Launch Price (USD)	$149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$129 (AirPods 5 (USB-C case)), $149 (AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case) (US launch price)
Models	—	AirPods 5; AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Models and regions	—	Available in the U.S. and more than 65 other countries/regions
Price in Nigeria	₦210,000	₦180,600 – ₦208,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	September 4, 2025	September 9, 2026
Model Name	Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420)	AirPods 5
Price	$149.99	$129 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS3 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Driver Size	11mm	—
Driver Type	1-way dynamic driver, single amplifier	Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier
Sound Features	360 Audio, Enhanced ANC, Ambient mode, Adaptive EQ	Spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Chip: Apple H2

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE10 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes, Enhanced ANC	Yes, Active Noise Cancellation (up to 50% more noise removed vs AirPods 4 with ANC), Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness
App Support	Galaxy Wearable app	—
Customizable EQ	Yes	—
Find My Earbuds	—	Wireless Charging Case version has a built-in speaker for Find My
Other Features	—	Adaptive EQ, multiport acoustic architecture, vent system for pressure equalization, Voice Isolation, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation, hands-free Siri
Sound Modes	ANC / Ambient / Adaptive	Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness
Touch Controls	Swipe (volume) + pinch (play/pause/skip)	Force sensor; force sensor with volume swipe (Wireless Charging Case version); head gestures
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	Yes, Transparency mode
Voice Assistant Support	Bixby, Google Gemini (hands-free)	Siri ("Siri" / "Hey Siri", head gestures)
Wear Detection	—	Optical in-ear sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION6 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP	—
Bluetooth Version	5.4	5.3
Multipoint	Auto Switch (Galaxy devices + Galaxy Book 2020+)	—
Range	~10m (typical)	—
Supported Codecs	SBC, AAC, Samsung Seamless/Scalable Codec	—
Wired Mode	Not supported	—

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Colors Available	Black, Gray	White
Dimensions	Earbud 18.0 x 21.1 x 33.8mm; Case 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7mm	Earbud: 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm; Case: 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm
Form Factor	Open-fit blade/stem design, matte finish	Open-fit true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP54	IP57 (dust, sweat and water resistant)
Materials	Plastic, matte-finish housing	40% recycled material by weight, 70% recycled plastic in the case
Weight	5.0g per earbud	4.3 g (each earbud); Case: 32.3 g (standard), 34.7 g (Wireless Charging Case)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Charging Port	USB-C (cable not included)	USB-C; Wireless Charging Case version also supports Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers
Device Battery Capacity	Earbud 53mAh; Case 515mAh	—
Fast Charging	—	5 min charge = around 1 hour of listening
Total Playtime	Up to 8.5 hrs (ANC off) / 6 hrs (ANC on); 30 hrs / 24 hrs total with case	Earbuds: Up to 4 hours (ANC on), up to 6 hours (noise control off); Wireless Charging Case version: up to 5 hours (ANC on), up to 7 hours (noise control off); With case: Up to 20 hours with ANC (standard), up to 22 hours with ANC (Wireless Charging Case version)
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Wireless Charging Case version: Yes, Qi-certified and Apple Watch chargers; standard USB-C case: No

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, with Voice Isolation
Mic Count	3 mics per earbud	—
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Enhanced background noise reduction	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone
Voice Assistant Trigger	Hands-free Gemini activation, Bixby	—

BOX CONTENTS6 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Charging Cable	Not included	—
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	3 sizes (S/M/L) silicone tips	None (open-ear design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	None notable	Charging case (USB-C)
Main Device	Earbuds + charging case	AirPods 5
User Manual	Quick Start Guide	Documentation
Warranty Card	Included (2-year in US)	—

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Operating Systems	Android and iOS	iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS (latest versions)
Profiles Supported	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP	—
Supported Devices	Galaxy smartphones/Galaxy Book 2020+ (full), other Android/iOS (basic)	Full features with Apple devices on the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices (limited features)

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	Galaxy Buds3 FE	AirPods 5
Highlight	A mid-range refresh of the Buds FE with the Buds3 blade design, 360 Audio, and Galaxy AI hands-free translation.	The Apple AirPods 5 are open-fit earbuds powered by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation now standard, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Personalized Spatial Audio.