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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE vs Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo

What Galaxy Buds3 FE does better (3) and where OpenWear Stereo wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
Samsung · 2025Galaxy Buds3 FE
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo
Xiaomi · 2024OpenWear Stereo
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $85
8.3Noise control & calls3.1
6.7Battery5.5
4.8Build & features2.4

Why is Galaxy Buds3 FE better than OpenWear Stereo?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenWear Stereo: No
  2. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 9.6 g+92%

Why is OpenWear Stereo better than Galaxy Buds3 FE?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Galaxy Buds3 FE: Yes
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 38 h+28%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Battery life with ANC24 h—
Total with charging case30 h38 h
Battery capacity53 mAh—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantBixby—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5 g9.6 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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