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
67 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
88/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 196 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 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 28 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | 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 | 83.4 | 65.3 | 33.3 | 47.2 | 77.9 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 81.5 | 97.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99 | 94.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 64.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 94.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.7 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86.1 |
Usage Scores
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