Between the Galaxy Buds FE and Buds Pro 3, the Galaxy Buds FE comes out ahead in several specs, while the Buds Pro 3 wins on battery — buds and battery — with case. Overall, the Galaxy Buds FE scores 64.5 and the Buds Pro 3 scores 74.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Buds Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Galaxy Buds FE doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Buds Pro 3 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery — buds, battery — with case, spatial audio, among others.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, driver size, multipoint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Buds Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 66.67% more. 10 h vs 6 h.
- ▲Battery — with case — 43.33% more. 43 h vs 30 h.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.80 g less. 4.8 vs 5.6.
- ▲Water resistance: IP55 (vs IPX2).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.6 g | 4.8 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX2 | IP55lead |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 10 hlead |
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 43 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Buds FE | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.2 | 5.4lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | LHDC,LDAC,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | true | true |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, Galaxy Buds FE or Buds Pro 3?+
Buds Pro 3 lasts 10h per charge vs 6h.
Do Galaxy Buds FE or Buds Pro 3 support multipoint?+
Both support multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, Galaxy Buds FE or Buds Pro 3?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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