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Audio Technica ATH-AC5TW vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

What ATH-AC5TW does better (1) and where Galaxy Buds3 FE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AC5TW
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-AC5TW
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $90
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
Samsung · 2025Galaxy Buds3 FE
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $85
Higher score
9.1Battery6.7
2.3Build & features4.8

Why is ATH-AC5TW better than Galaxy Buds3 FE?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 8 h+62%

Why is Galaxy Buds3 FE better than ATH-AC5TW?

  1. Earbud weight (each)10.5 g vs 5 g2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Sensitivity100 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—24 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Battery capacity—53 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Bixby
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10.5 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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