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8.4Noise control & calls3.0
6.5Battery6.7
4.8Build & features3.0
Why is Galaxy Buds3 FE better than OpenWear Stereo Pro?
- Active noise cancellingYes · OpenWear Stereo Pro: No
Why is OpenWear Stereo Pro better than Galaxy Buds3 FE?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Galaxy Buds3 FE: Yes
- Total with charging case30 h vs 45 h+50%
- LDACNo · Galaxy Buds3 FE: Yes
- Battery capacity53 mAh vs 56 mAh+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Number of drivers | — | 4 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 24 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | 45 h |
| Battery capacity | 53 mAh | 56 mAh |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Bixby | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 72 g |
| Earbud weight (each) | 5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
