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General

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Series

Powerbeats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker says new Powerbeats family member. Powerbeats Fit is not Powerbeats Pro 2.

Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3476, A3477, A3479, ME2J4LL/A, ME2K4LL/A, ME2L4LL/A, ME2M4LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup links US color SKUs. A3476/A3477/A3479 independently established by exact original safety document.

SM-R420, SM-R420NZKAXAC, SM-R420NZKAXEF, SM-R420NZAAXEF, SM-R420NZAAEUA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Canada business product header and URL explicitly identify SM-R420NZKAXAC.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies SM-R420.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Exact France product identifiers in Page 2 Logistics.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-grey-sm-r420nzaaeuaRead 7 October 2026UK maker header explicitly identifies SM-R420NZAAEUA.

GTIN / EAN

1959503845122Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/me2j4ll/a/powerbeats-fit-wireless-fitness-earbuds-with-secure-fit-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Jet Black ME2J4LL/A Apple Store Manufacturer Information gives UPC 195950384512. Only reference UPC stored, not inferred for other colors.

8806097620952, 88060976211647Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Logistics. France Black SM-R420NZKAXEF EAN 8806097620952. Gray SM-R420NZAAXEF EAN 8806097621164. Each check digit verified.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 September 20257Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/30/powerbeats-fit-launchRead 8 October 2026Exact article published 30 September 2025 announces Powerbeats Fit, with preorders that day and in-store availability Thursday 2 October. Not review metadata launch date.

18 August 20252Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product, Tech Specs and FAQ. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A. Distinct 2025 redesigned wings and case, not Powerbeats Pro 2 or older Fit Pro.

Available8Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxefRead 7 October 2026Exact France SM-R420NZKAXEF Product offer identifies availability inStock. Product CTA marks this SKU saleable true. Generic hidden out-of-stock template text is not treated as current product availability.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Beats Fit Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says Powerbeats Fit is the next evolution of Beats Fit Pro. Existing record is the 2021 Fit Pro generation, not Powerbeats Pro 2.

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE19Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_fe_announced_with_spatial_audio_galaxy_ai_and_up_to_30_hours_of_battery_life-news-69092.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Galaxy Buds3 FE is the successor to the original Galaxy Buds FE.20Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-145735Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys says the Galaxy Buds 3 FE succeed the Galaxy Buds FE.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.997Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/30/powerbeats-fit-launchRead 8 October 2026Exact launch article states $199.99. US launch value, not current store discount.

$149.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1494Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/ikonisches-design-satter-klang-und-komfortable-nutzung-die-samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-mit-galaxy-aiRead 7 October 2026German launch UVP 149 EUR. German availability September 5 is not substituted for earlier Polish retail.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A.

CA, US, FR, DE, PL, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Canada regional business store for exact SM-R420NZKAXAC.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Explicit regional retail availability in this maker launch publication. US September 4.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/pl/ruszyla-sprzedaz-samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-inteligentny-dzwiek-i-odwazny-styl-w-atrakcyjnej-cenieRead 7 October 2026Explicit regional retail availability in this maker launch publication. Poland August 19 2025.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/ikonisches-design-satter-klang-und-komfortable-nutzung-die-samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-mit-galaxy-aiRead 7 October 2026Explicit regional retail availability in this maker launch publication. Germany September 5.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Samsung France branded publication and exact XEF retail codes, corroborated by France Samsung store.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxefRead 7 October 2026France store offers exact Black SM-R420NZKAXEF and Gris choice. Country confirmed by sale/store, not page language.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-grey-sm-r420nzaaeuaRead 7 October 2026UK store exact Grey SM-R420NZAAEUA offered with local delivery/store information. Current stock status is not a global lifecycle claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Power Pink, Spark Orange1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A.

Black, Gray2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Sport1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

In-ear2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Stem2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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Either bud5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly permits either earbud alone for calls or music while the other charges.

RGB lighting

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No12Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says high-tech LED Blade Lights are gone. Status LED in case is not decorative RGB lighting.

Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Music and Voice. One-way 11 mm Dynamic Driver. Diameter 11 mm is explicit. No diaphragm material or named acoustic role is inferred.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Premium-mid-range-headphones-with-bargain-appeal-Samsung-Galaxy-Buds3-FE-review.1211124.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications table Speaker row directly publishes 20 to 20000 Hz for the dynamic one-way speaker. Acoustic range claimed by reviewer, not graph-derived. Tolerance and level not stated. No codec bandwidth inference.

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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95Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026App section and screenshots explicitly show nine-band custom EQ. No proof that EQ is stored on the earbuds, so onboard_eq is omitted.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Bass boost, Treble boost, Smooth, Dynamic, Clear, Balanced5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Samsung 360 Audio1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026360 Audio footnote explicitly says head tracking is not supported.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly adaptive Active Noise Cancelling. Hybrid microphone placement is not inferred.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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32dB7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Everyday features. Maker claims active reduction up to 32 dB. Maximum claimed attenuation only. Frequency, fixture and method are unstated.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Adjusting noise control intensity. Ambient sound volume and ANC strength can be adjusted.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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No12Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly says these buds do not have a conversation awareness sensor. ANC levels are manually adjusted.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker specifically says internal processor reduces external noise including wind during calls.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Sub-bass is emphasized, upper bass and mids are recessed, treble has detail before a high-frequency roll-off.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own published response commentary/curve, supplemented by exact comparison article. No invented numeric bass or treble amount, impedance or sensitivity.9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-powerbeats-fit-vs-beats-powerbeats-pro-2-146448Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements section distinguishes Fit from Pro 2 response, describes sub-bass <100 Hz emphasis, 100-900 Hz upper-bass/mid recession and 2-7 kHz treble detail with upper roll-off. Test EQ/level/codec unspecified. No numeric curve reading.

Default tuning closely follows the SoundGuys preference curve, with elevated bass and no pronounced emphasis from 4 to 9 kHz.5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Published default frequency-response discussion against SoundGuys house target. B&K 5128 fixture and SoundCheck per linked test method. Codec, firmware and exact ANC state for this curve are unstated.10Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Standard frequency-response procedure uses B&K 5128 artificial head and SoundCheck against the SoundGuys preference curve.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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5dB5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Published default tuning is 5 dB above SoundGuys house target in bass. No graph estimate. B&K 5128 and SoundCheck per method page. Exact frequency interval, codec, firmware and ANC state unstated.10Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Same published frequency-response method and house preference target. Product review supplies the 5 dB number.

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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0.1%15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Premium-mid-range-headphones-with-bargain-appeal-Samsung-Galaxy-Buds3-FE-review.1211124.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Loudspeakers THD table explicitly Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE 0.1 percent at RMS -1.0 dBFS. Published method uses low-harmonic 1 kHz sine above 0 dB, linear microphone about 1 cm from driver in artificial head. Firmware R420XXU0AYH1. Codec and ANC state not stated. THD+N 0.31 percent remains separate and is not stored as THD. Public web text readable, raw curl 403. Review adaptive/head-tracking/IP-case claims rejected against maker or trusted conflicts.

Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech is intelligible but lacks clarity. Office, street and wind noise are poorly suppressed.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own microphone sample tests in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions. Host/codec/firmware unspecified. Numeric microphone metrics not inferred.

SoundGuys recorded quiet, office, street, windy and reverberant samples. Office and street noise remained audible. Very strong wind reduced voice clarity.5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Published recorded microphone demos and commentary. Quiet, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. No calibrated speech-to-noise value is inferred.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.17

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own SoundGuys full-charge test: 7 h 10 min with ANC enabled, 430/60 hours exact conversion. Codec, source host, firmware and actual level not stated in review. No maker 30 h case-total stored as a measurement.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.43

Source5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly reports 4 h 26 min with ANC enabled. Earbuds only, not case-inclusive. Codec and firmware are not stated. ANC-off result is only just under six hours, so no exact number is stored. Linked standard method plays music peaking at 75 dB SPL. This is playback-level peak, not 75 dBA average. Codec, firmware and phone unstated.10Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Standard battery procedure plays music peaking at 75 dB SPL and tracks the recorded waveform until playback stops. Product review reports ANC on 4 h 26 min.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

7.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

4.43h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026FAQ: three physical microphones per earbud, six across pair. No case microphones or voice accelerometers counted.

61Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Specifications lists six physical microphones across the pair. Launch table lists three per earbud. ANC and voice-role counts are not inferred.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

DSP1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Internal processor minimizes external noise for calls. DSP classifies stated processor-based filtering, no AI architecture inferred.

AI2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Crystal Clear Call uses a pretrained machine-learning model to isolate voice.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Call controls explicitly press b to mute/unmute, configurable through software.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Use Ambient sound during calls explicitly makes own voice audible to prevent raising voice.

Connectivity

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Chip

H11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Bluetooth2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

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5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Exact SoundGuys review connection section states SBC and AAC. It claims Bluetooth 5.4, while other credible sources claim 5.3 or 5.0. Maker only specifies Class 1, so numeric Bluetooth version omitted.

AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly says Buds3 FE does not support Auracast.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No10Reviewnbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-workout-headphones-rcna202185Read 8 October 2026Exact workout guide: Bluetooth Multipoint no.

No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section distinguishes absent multipoint from supported account-based Auto Switch.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Dual Compatibility section explicitly one-touch pairing for iOS with Apple H1. Android one-touch pairing uses Beats app and is not assumed Google Fast Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth precautions, page 16. Maximum Bluetooth connection range 10 m. Actual distance varies with environment.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Labs, page 33. Gaming mode reduces audio delay. Only Samsung Android mobile devices are supported.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, Android, macOS1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Android, iOS2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth audio is supported regardless of operating system. Advanced features and settings require supported Galaxy or Android device.5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026App section says iPhone supports basic Bluetooth only.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact guide documents Apple/Android Bluetooth audio and calls. Mac pairing is explicit in linked Pair Beats guide, but Mac microphone routing is not separately asserted from mere pairing.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 8 October 2026Current Pair Beats guide explicitly supports iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Powerbeats Fit listed in guide scope. Only Bluetooth routes stored, no USB-C audio claim.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source14Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says iPhone and non-Samsung Android phones pair and play through Bluetooth. Advanced Galaxy functions are not promised. Microphone flags omitted without separate platform-specific test proof.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

Feature	Needs
Apple automatic switching and Audio Sharing	Compatible Apple devices signed into same Apple Account for switching. Audio Sharing requires supported iPhone, iPad or Apple TV and second compatible Beats/AirPods pair.
Personalized Spatial Audio and head tracking	Compatible Apple hardware/software and supported content/apps. iPhone TrueDepth camera required to create personal profile. Android Apple Music spatial content does not establish dynamic head tracking.
Android settings and one-touch pairing	Beats app for Android for fit test, control customization, battery status, updates and Locate My Beats. One-touch Android pairing is app-supported, not assumed Google Fast Pair.
Volume buttons	Enable Volume Control and assign press-and-hold in Apple settings or Android Beats app. Listening-mode and assistant hold actions then become unavailable.
ANC Off button cycle	Off listening mode is not enabled in press-and-hold cycle by default. Select Off in control settings to include it.
Siri	Compatible Apple device and Siri setup. Siri availability depends on language and region. Android uses its own configured voice assistant.

Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact Powerbeats Fit guide and linked settings support pages. Current OS guide scope does not establish minimum original firmware. No universal latest-OS minimum claimed.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Off mode not enabled by default. Hold reassignment and volume-control tradeoff explicitly documented. Exact Powerbeats Fit guide links to this supported-controls procedure.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Feature	Needs
Auto Switch	Supported Galaxy devices signed into the same Samsung Account. This is automatic switching, not simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
Galaxy Wearable settings	Android 11 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM and Samsung Account.
360 Audio	Compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet with Android One UI 3.1 or later. Head tracking is not supported.
Live Translation and Interpreter	Compatible Samsung Galaxy device with Galaxy AI. Samsung Account and supported language packages. Processing is on the phone.
Google Gemini voice wake-up	Compatible phone with One UI 8.0 or later. Google Account and network can be required.
Gaming mode	Samsung mobile device running Android. Enable Gaming mode under Labs. Other Bluetooth devices do not establish this mode.

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Gaming mode is only available with a Samsung mobile device running Android. Settings options can vary by mobile device.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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53mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Typical 53 mAh per earbud. US maker footnote gives rated 50 mAh separately. Typical capacity retained.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 explicitly Powerbeats Fit and case batteries should only be repaired by trained technician. Normal user battery replacement is not authorized.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	7
ANC off	Yes	30
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
Transparency	No	6
Transparency	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ separates 7 h/30 h ANC/transparency off from 6 h/24 h ANC or transparency on. Case-inclusive total includes earbud initial charge. Maker test at 50% volume. Codec not stated.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	No	8.5
ANC on	Yes	24
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	18

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Specification table. Earbuds 6 h ANC on or 8.5 h off. Totals 24 or 30 h include earbuds and case. Call 4 h and total 18 h in either ANC state, so only one call condition is stored. Default settings on preproduction Galaxy phone, codec unspecified.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

Not available

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker Fast Fuel footnote: drained units charged 5 min via USB-C, playback until first earbud stops. 50% volume, ANC/transparency off, earbuds-only 1 h.

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Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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515mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Typical 515 mAh case cell. US maker footnote gives rated 500 mAh separately. Typical capacity retained.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 explicitly restricts case battery repair to trained technician. Recycling guidance is not a user replacement procedure.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

USB-C6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Device layout labels charging case USB Type-C port.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

No10Reviewnbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-workout-headphones-rcna202185Read 8 October 2026Exact workout guide: no wireless charging.

No5Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-review-144120Read 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly says not supported.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button, Voice commands4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.

Pressure, Swipe, Voice commands6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Using earbuds and Listening to music. Pinch controls and volume swipe.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Guide links volume press-and-hold setup on Apple and Android. Buttons must be reassigned, replacing mode/assistant hold action. No dedicated volume rocker.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Volume press-and-hold settings on iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Enabling it replaces listening-mode/Siri hold action, unlike dedicated Pro 2 rocker.

Swipe6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Gestures

Press once, Press twice, Press three times, Press and hold4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.

Single pinch: play or pause, answer or end a call, Double pinch: next track, Triple pinch: previous track, Pinch and hold: selected action or decline a call, Swipe up or down: volume6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Understanding gestures, page 21. Single, double and triple pinch, pinch and hold, and vertical volume swipe. Call mute is not stated.

Remappable controls

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Guide expressly says Siri on iPhone/iPad and Google Assistant or device assistant on Android. No autonomous assistant or Android Hey Siri claim.

Bixby, Google Gemini, Google Assistant2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 20267Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 stem controls lists Gemini, Bixby and Google Assistant. Assistants depend on paired compatible device and account/software conditions.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Wearing the earbuds. Touch-sensitive sensors detect insertion. This is not a claim of automatic playback pause on every removal.

Sensors

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Hall sensor, Pressure sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

S, M, L7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 Box contents explicitly three pairs S/M/L. Includes fitted pair, not separately sold sizes.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker In the box section explicitly silicone ear tips with four size options.

Silicone11Reviewsoundguys.com/product/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-feRead 7 October 2026Design table lists plastic and silicone chassis materials. Exact Notebookcheck review separately identifies the supplied S/M/L tips as silicone. Passive isolation 66 dB database cell conflicts with original review 66 percent and is not used.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Premium-mid-range-headphones-with-bargain-appeal-Samsung-Galaxy-Buds3-FE-review.1211124.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Buds3 FE specifications Included in the box row explicitly names silicone ear tips in three S/M/L sets. Body and ergonomics paragraph independently calls the three tip sizes silicone.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Wing tips1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

None12Reviewwired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-buds3-feRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly says no silicone stability fin. Maker device-layout drawings show tips and stems with no fins, bands, hooks or wings.

Ear tip fit test

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Sound quality and effects, page 30. Earbud fit test checks fit for sound and ANC.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

IP542Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026Water Resistance footnote applies to earbuds only. No case IP rating is inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly IPX4 for earbuds and case. Sweat/splash protection, not immersion or dust rating.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Galaxy Wearable6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

App platforms

Android1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Android6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ updates through latest connected Apple OS/Wi-Fi or Beats app on Android.

Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Earbuds software update section explicitly allows Download and install updates.

Finding network

Apple Find My, Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ supports Find My on Apple devices and Locate My Beats last-known location through Android Beats app. App tracking is not Google Find Hub.

Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Services and Applications explicitly names Samsung Find.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Not available

Live translation

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Yes2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-introduces-galaxy-buds3-fe-iconic-design-enhanced-sound-galaxy-ai-integrationRead 7 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.78g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Physical specifications and launch table. One earbud with M ear tip.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.5Height20.4Depth27.4mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly Width 2.15 cm, Height 2.04 cm and Length 2.74 cm per bud. Metric dimensions exactly converted to 21.5/20.4/27.4 mm, source Length mapped to depth.

Width18Height21.1Depth33.8mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 1.3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026Launch table labels width 18.0, height 21.1 and depth 33.8 mm, excluding ear tips. French sheet labels its 18 x 21.1 x 33.8 tuple Lxlxh, conflicting with the directly labelled Canada and US width/height/depth. Retained direct W/H/D labels. No tuple reordering by appearance.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

49.75g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

41.8g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width55.4Height27.5Depth62.5mm(2.2 × 1.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker Width 5.54 cm, Height 2.75 cm, Length 6.25 cm case, converted 55.4/27.5/62.5 mm. Empty case weight separately 49.75 g. No arithmetic mass calculation.

Width58.9Height48.7Depth24.4mm(2.3 × 1.9 × 1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA3476, BCGA3477, BCGA34793Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 2025 maker safety document page 2 prints three FCC IDs BCGA3476, BCGA3477, BCGA3479 corresponding to exact Powerbeats Fit models. Not older Fit Pro identifiers.

A3LSMR420L, A3LSMR420R16Owner's manualmanuals.plus/samsung/sm-r420-galaxy-buds3-fe-wireless-earbuds-manual.pdfRead 7 October 2026Republished Samsung US quick-start legal text page 4 identifies exact SM-R420 and A3LSMR420L left/A3LSMR420R right. Public indexed PDF opened. Right ID independently corroborated by FCC grant mirror. Applies to US SM-R420 radio hardware, not a claim of France FCC certification.17Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR420RRead 7 October 2026Samsung applicant FCC grant entry explicitly A3LSMR420R for SMR420R Bluetooth headset. US grant 2025-08-01. Left ID is separately stated in republished manufacturer quick-start legal text.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Powerbeats Fit wireless earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in XS, S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker list. Power adapter and USB-C cable expressly sold separately, so no included cable row.

Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds, Charging case, Three pairs of ear tips (S, M, L), User documentation7Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Page 2 France box contents: earbuds with case, three S/M/L tip pairs and user documentation. Applied only to the two France variants. No included cable or charger claimed.

Cables included

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Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fit1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. Distinct 2025 redesigned wings and case, not Powerbeats Pro 2 or older Fit Pro.

www.samsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxac1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-black-sm-r420nzkaxacRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fit1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_07Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097620952_f_0Read 7 October 2026Two-page Samsung France product sheet. Page 1 identifies SM-R420 and Samsung France. Page 2 visually checked.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/web4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone. Playback/call actions can use either bud. Current guide describes iOS 27/other Apple 27 and Beats app for Android.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. US reference, separate from statutory consumer rights.

2years18Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Samsung France commercial warranty lists Galaxy Buds at 24 months. This value is for the proved France SKUs SM-R420NZKAXEF and SM-R420NZAAXEF. It does not describe Canada or other markets. Statutory consumer rights are excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.