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JVC HA-FX550T vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

What HA-FX550T does better (2) and where Galaxy Buds3 FE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JVC HA-FX550T
JVC · 2024HA-FX550T
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
Samsung · 2025Galaxy Buds3 FE
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls8.4
2.6Battery6.5
4.3Build & features4.8

Why is HA-FX550T better than Galaxy Buds3 FE?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds3 FE: No
  2. LDACYes · Galaxy Buds3 FE: No

Why is Galaxy Buds3 FE better than HA-FX550T?

  1. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 24 h6×
  2. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 5 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-FX550TJVC HA-FX550T≈ $905.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4 h24 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Battery capacity—53 mAh
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Bixby
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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