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General

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Series

Ear2Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Nothing's fourth flagship earbuds after Ear (1), Ear (2) and Ear

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.

B173, B173R, B173L, B173C3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Model number B17310Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Front cover B173. Regulatory section HVIN B173R/B173L/B173C for earbuds and case.

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

6974434226791, 697443422678412Retailer paged.otto.de/files/55d6413c-1574-5555-87e8-974bc4bfc77f.pdfRead 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded factsheet, EAN-Codes box: 6974434226784 black and 6974434226791 white. Identifier labels establish EAN, independent of store sku/checksum.13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026CODES EAN box explicitly identifies white 6974434226791 and black6974434226784.

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.

18 September 20252Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Dated launch coverage: global pre-orders from 18 September 2025 and open sales from 25 September 2025.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store variant is available for sale.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly announces availability in Germany.

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.

Nothing Ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Nothing Ear (3) the successor to the Nothing Ear.

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.

$1799Press releasestorage.mfn.se/ecc8b2bd-0396-40b3-92b7-0fbcf1699e1a/audiodo-powers-nothing-ear-3-with-personal-sound-an-essential-experience-for-all-listeners.pdfRead 30 September 2026Original launch-day release from the Audiodo technology partner, September 18, 2025, page 1: $179 / €179 / £179, available September 25.

$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.

€1795Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Nothing manufacturer release, Pricing and Availability: €179 DE/AT at initial local availability October 8, 2025.

€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.

US, DE1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store sells the product in USD.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly gives Germany availability and EUR pricing.

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

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data lists the colour options Black and White.

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

Segment

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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-ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

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.

Stem3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review describes the stem angle and pinch controls along the stems.

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.

Either bud3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Each earbud can function independently8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Can I use just one earbud FAQ: either can be used alone after the pair has been paired together.

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.

ANothing Ear (3)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: PMI/TPU material upgraded 12 mm dynamic driver, singular. One driver per earbud.

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.

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: 12 mm dynamic driver.

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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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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Diaphragm material

PMI + TPU1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The specs table separately labels the diaphragm PMI + TPU.

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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.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202620 Hz - 40 kHz

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

32Ω1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202612 mm dynamic / 32 ohm

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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.

96kHz3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 990 kbps 24 bit/96 kHz

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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.

24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202624-Bit Hi-Res LDAC Audio

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: hearing assessment creates personalized compensation profile.

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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.

81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ explicitly states an 8-band equalizer.

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.

Balanced, Bass, Treble, Voice8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Equaliser settings FAQ: Balanced, Bass, Treble and Voice.

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.

Static Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Music section: Static Spatial Audio creates a 3D soundscape.

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.

No11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section explicitly says no head-tracked spatial audio, only Static or Off.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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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.

311Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section: High, Mid and Low fixed ANC strengths, plus Adaptive profile. Adaptive is not counted as a fixed strength.

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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.

45dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Up to 45 dB, effective to 5000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing lab

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Transparency lets the world sound through.

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.

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Measured

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

Boosted bass, V-shaped4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS: Boosted Bass signature, somewhat V-shaped

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.

8dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Very Emphasized (8 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

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.

1dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

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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 slightly congested. The earbud microphones reject a broad range of background noise. The case Super Mic captures higher-fidelity audio when held near the mouth.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph distinguishes earbud mic results from case Super Mic, method 2.3. Detailed test settings are locked.

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.

ANothing Ear (3)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.2
Yes	5.3

Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Battery paragraph: 5 h 12 min with ANC on, one charge. Source does not state codec.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Travel verdict explicitly says 5.3 h with ANC enabled. 5.2 h is the separate SoundGuys result.

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.

5.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

613Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026ANC/calls row: three MEMS voice microphones per side plus one VPU per side. Six voice microphones across the two earbuds, VPU sensors excluded.

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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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Microphone quantity (MEMS): 3 each side / 6 total. The VPU (1 each side) is listed separately. The case has 2 more MEMS mics (Super Mic)

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.

Yes3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review identifies a bone-conduction VPU sensing micro-vibrations from the jaw and ear canal.

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Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026AI-powered Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls

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.

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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

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Bluetooth 5.4.

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

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Bluetooth 5.4.

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

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Connectivity table: AAC, SBC, LDAC. LDAC high-resolution operation requires a supporting source.

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

No6Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937964269969-Does-Nothing-Ear-3-support-LE-AudioRead 30 September 2026Official product FAQ: LE Audio is not supported.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Dual Connection Yes.

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.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Dual connection: yes

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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.

67Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937876731025-How-many-devices-can-Ear-3-be-paired-withRead 30 September 2026Official FAQ: up to six paired devices remembered. Concurrent dual connection remains two.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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

Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: 10 m range.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Low Lag.

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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Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	110

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026As low as 110 ms paired with Nothing phone devices, Game Mode on

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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Lowest claimed latency

110ms=CalculatedFrom 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.

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly names Android, Windows and iOS.

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.

ANothing Ear (3)

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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.

ANothing Ear (3)

Feature	Needs
Latency as low as 110 ms	Paired with Nothing phone devices, with Game Mode turned on
Essential Space	Select Nothing devices with the Essential Key
Talk to ChatGPT	Pair with a compatible Nothing phone and configure the control in the Nothing X app.
Find My and device renaming	Android 10 onwards
Super Mic with Dual Connection	Only one microphone system can be active at a time. Dual Connection can slow Super Mic activation. Super Mic is prioritized with Dual Connection off.
LDAC high-resolution playback	Connected source must support LDAC. AAC and SBC are the other supported Bluetooth codecs.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Technical specification footnotes 3-6 and 9-11: device-specific Game Mode, compatible app/OS controls, Essential Space devices and Dual Connection/Super Mic restrictions.

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.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: 55 mAh per earbud.

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.

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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.

ANothing Ear (3)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	Yes	22
ANC off	LDAC	No	5.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	19

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded Battery table: AAC 10/5.5 h off/on, 38/22 h case-inclusive. LDAC 5.5/3.5 h off/on. Call 5 h earbuds/19 h case-inclusive are ANC off. ANC-on call 4/15.5 h cannot be distinguished by current call enum.

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.

10h=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.

5.5h=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.

10h=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.

38h=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.

22h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Fast charging table: 5 minutes for 1 hour, earbuds only, ANC off. Contradictory footer wording is not used.

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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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded fast-charge row: 5 minutes gives 1 hour earbuds-only with ANC off. 10 minutes gives 10 hours for buds plus case and is not an earbuds-only claim. Footer has an inconsistent 5-minute/10-hour sentence, table preferred.

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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.

500mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: Charging case 500 mAh.

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.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies USB-C charging.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies built-in 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.

2.5W3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Case supports wireless charging at up to 2.5 W13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026Autonomie/charging cell: wireless charging up to 2.5 W.

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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.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch sensor on the stem. The case has a Talk button for Super Mic

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.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch and hold: volume up or down (customisable)

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

Gestures

Pinch, Double Pinch, Triple Pinch, Hold, Pinch and Hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table lists pinch, double pinch, triple pinch, hold and pinch and hold.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table explicitly states the controls are customisable in Nothing X.

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

Voice assistant

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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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table lists In-ear Detection.

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.

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: brief hearing test creates personalized 8-band sound profile. Consumer sound-personalization test, not a clinical clearance.

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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, L10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Quick Start Guide fit page 1 explicitly illustrates XS/S/M/L tips. Medium fitted pair plus three spare pairs.

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026What is Ear3 made of FAQ: ear tips are silicone.

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.

None4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026No stabilizers or ear hooks

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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026App features table lists Ear Tips Fit Test.

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

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table specifies IP54 for earbuds and case.

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

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table specifies IP54 for earbuds and case.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Named companion app offers advanced 8-band EQ and profile control.

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

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Custom controls footnote says Android 6+ and iOS 13+ use Nothing X.

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

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026App features table lists Firmware Updates.

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

Finding network

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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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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.

5.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Earbud design spec row: Buds weight 5.2 g.

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.

Width21.5Height30.5Depth20.75mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Buds dimensions: width 21.5 mm, height 30.5 mm, depth 20.75 mm

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.

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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.

Width55.5Height55.5Depth22.25mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Case dimensions: width 55.5 mm, height 55.5 mm, depth 22.25 mm. Buds and case weigh 71.4 g together, so case_weight_g is left out

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.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Trademarks and Permissions, English page 1: Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo used under Japan Audio Society license.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

2AZEQ-B173R, 2AZEQ-B173L, 2AZEQ-B173C10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory section prints right/left/case FCC IDs.

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

Earbuds x 2, Charging case x 1, Ear tips x 3 pairs, User guide, Safety and warranty information, USB-C to USB-C cable x 11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Page lists these in capitals

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

ANothing Ear (3)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026In-the-box table lists the exact cable type and quantity 1.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data identifies Ear (3) with the handle ear-3.

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

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_013Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded technical factsheet hosted by Boulanger. Authorship not independently established, so treated as retailer evidence.

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

d.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdf10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Nothing Ear (3) Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty booklet, model B173, manufacturer-authored document hosted by Otto. Official full-guide link was unavailable.

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.

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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.