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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE Review: Better AirPods for Android

Simon Cohen

created: Sept. 27, 2025, 1:33 p.m. | updated: Oct. 1, 2025, 6:01 a.m.

Between the two FE models, I’ve got to give the comfort award to the Buds3 FE. If you’ve ever tried the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Apple AirPods Pro, or similarly shaped, stem-based models, the Buds3 FE should feel instantly familiar. This is where the original Galaxy Buds FE still have an edge: Twist them into place and it’s unlikely they’ll budge unless you want them to. Samsung borrowed this system from Apple’s AirPods Pro, but the triangular shape of the Galaxy Buds’ stems can make these controls a little harder to use than Apple’s. Samsung’s AirPodsPhotograph: Simon CohenSound quality on the Galaxy Buds3 FE is outstanding.

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