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General

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Series

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

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

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.

SP-Air5-Pro-Plus-BLACK1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKU SP-Air5-Pro-Plus-BLACK. No barcode is listed. Amazon prints Model Number SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+.

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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

25 November 20252Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Maker release dated 25 November 2025.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

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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.

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

$129.992Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Launching globally with a starting price of 129.99 USD in the US. Regional prices differ by taxes and duties.

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.

€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.

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

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.

US2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Press release names Amazon listings for the US, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Singapore and Canada. Only the US price is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026The store sells one colour option, Black. A reviewer calls the finish a gold colourway on black.

Segment

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Music1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker product category is TWS earbuds with Hi-Res audio and ANC. It names no sport, gaming or office use.

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

In-ear1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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

Stem1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

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RGB lighting

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.

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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.

ASamsung 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
MEMS	Not available	Not available	1
Dynamic	Woofer	10	1

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026xMEMS Cowell driver for the mids and highs plus a 10 mm dynamic driver for the lows. The MEMS driver size and acoustic role are not published, so no role is stored for it.

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

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

Hybrid1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 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

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PU + PEEK composite1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: 10 mm dynamic driver with a PU + PEEK composite diaphragm and dual copper wiring.

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

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.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Reviewearbudsarena.com/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification list gives 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The Amazon US listing gives a 40 KHz frequency response. No maker document or measurement states the range, so this is a secondary figure.

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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96kHz1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Press release: hi-res playback up to 96 kHz / 24 bit through aptX Adaptive. aptX Lossless is 44.1 kHz / 16 bit.

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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24bits1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Same aptX Adaptive claim as the sample rate.

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

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Yes2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive EQ measures hearing and adjusts the sound automatically.

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.

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.

102Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026PeatsAudio app has a 10-band custom EQ.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 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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Hybrid1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: feedforward + feedback hybrid ANC.

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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41Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image labels a feedforward, a feedback and a talk microphone on each earbud. Feedforward plus feedback gives four across the pair.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026AI Adaptive ANC detects the fit and the ambient noise level and adjusts cancellation in real time.

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.

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.

55dB1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Up to 55 dB maximum reduction. Test conditions are not published.

Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image lists a transparency mode for situational awareness.

Adjustable transparency

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

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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

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.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image lists wind noise protection with the microphones.

Measured

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

ASamsung 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

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

4.43h=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.

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61Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image says 6 microphones with AI noise cancellation. Whether the ANC microphones also serve calls is not stated.

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 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.

61Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Three physical microphones per earbud: feedforward, feedback and talk.

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

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.

AI1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: AI noise-cancelling microphones and a voice enhancement algorithm.

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

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.

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Connectivity

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Chip

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QCC30911Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row reads QCC3091. The press release names the Qualcomm QCC3091 SoC.

Connections

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

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.41Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row reads SBC/AAC/LC3/LDAC/aptX/aptX Adaptive/aptX Lossless.

Bluetooth profiles

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

HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

LE Audio

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page bullet says it supports LE Audio. A gallery image adds that manual activation is required.

Auracast

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

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time. LDAC and dual device connection cannot be used together.

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

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21Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual says dual device connection cannot be used with LDAC at the same time and is enabled by default.

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

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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.

10m1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ gives an effective Bluetooth range of around 10 meters.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Claimed latency

ASamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game mode	60

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page bullet and Amazon listing give a low-latency game mode of 60 ms. Codec and host are not stated.

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.

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.

Android, iOS, Windows4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 for LDAC testing. Cult of Mac used an iPhone and iPad.

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.

ASamsung 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer used the earbuds with Android, iOS, Bluetooth dongles and a Windows laptop.

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

ASamsung 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Disabled by default. Turn it on in the PeatsAudio app. Dual device connection must be turned off.
LC3 and LE Audio	Disabled by default. Turn them on in the PeatsAudio app.
aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless	Source device with Snapdragon Sound support.
Dual device connection	On by default. It cannot be used together with LDAC.
Active noise cancelling and transparency mode	Not available during calls.

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table note says LC3 and LDAC are disabled by default and are enabled in the PeatsAudio app. FAQ says ANC and transparency cannot be switched on during calls.

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.

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.

35mAh1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table reads 35*2 mAh for the earbuds, so 35 mAh each. Typical versus rated is not stated.

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.

ASamsung 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.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	SBC	No	6
ANC off	AAC	No	6
ANC off	LDAC	No	4
ANC off	aptX Adaptive	No	4.5
ANC on	SBC	No	3.5
ANC on	AAC	No	3.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3
ANC on	aptX Adaptive	No	3.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery table, tested at 40% volume in the SOUNDPEATS lab. Normal mode is stored as ANC off. Case total 30 hours is measured with AAC, 40% volume and normal mode per the press release. The spec table also says 30 hours total.

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.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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

3.5h=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.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=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

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Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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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60min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Charging Time reads 1H (Earbuds) and 2H (Case).

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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Maker FAQ says the case charging current does not exceed 1 A and advises against fast chargers. The manual gives a charger power range of 2 to 5 W.1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

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10min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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.

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2h1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page text and press release: 2 hours of playback from a 10 minute charge. Codec, ANC and volume are not stated.

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.

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.

520mAh1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table reads 520 mAh for the case.

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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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120min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Charging Time reads 2H for the case. The cable path is not stated.

Wireless charging

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

No4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the case has no wireless charging, only USB-C.

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.

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.

Touch1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Control Type reads Touch.

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

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

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Control panel icons: left single tap volume down, right single tap volume up.

Gestures

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.

Left single tap: volume down, Right single tap: volume up, Double tap on either earbud: play or pause, answer or end a call, Right press and hold 1.5 seconds: next track3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Read from the control panel icons. Left single tap volume down, right single tap volume up, double tap play or pause and call answer or end, right 1.5 second press next track. Other icons are not stored because their meaning is not written out.

Remappable controls

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maker press release says the app has touch control assignment.

Voice assistant

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.

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Sensors and health

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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.

No4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says there is no in-ear detection sensor, so playback does not pause when an earbud is removed. Cult of Mac says the same.

Sensors

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

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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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Yes2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive EQ measures the hearing through the built-in microphones. No medical clearance is claimed.

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.

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.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026In the box: ear tips S/M/L, 3 pairs.

Ear tip materials

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.

Silicone4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026In the box: S, M, L silicone eartips.

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

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Ear tip 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.

Yes4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a fit-test tool in the PeatsAudio app that helps get a good seal.

Dust and water rating, buds

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.

IPX51Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Waterproof Rating reads IPX5. The scope is not stated, so no case rating is stored.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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

PeatsAudio1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ and press release name the PeatsAudio app for iOS and Android.

App platforms

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

Android, iOS2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026PeatsAudio App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ says firmware updates are done in the app.

Finding network

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.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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

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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.

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.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Single Earbud Weight reads 5g.

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

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.

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

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

41g(1.4 oz)4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Key specifications list a 41 g charging case next to 5 g earbuds. The maker gives 51.11 g for the case with earbuds, which agrees within 0.2 g. The reviewer figure is used for the empty case.

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

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

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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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Gallery images show the Hi-Res Audio Wireless badge. Product page says Hi-Res Audio certified.

Communication certifications

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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.

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Other certifications

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Snapdragon Sound, CE, UKCA, RCM, KC1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page lists Snapdragon Sound compatibility. The manual shows FCC, KC, CE, UKCA and RCM marks. No marking number is stored.

In the box

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In the box

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.

SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Wireless Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (S/M/L) x 3 pairs, Type-C charging cable, User manual, SOUNDPEATS stickers x 11Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table In the Box list.

Cables included

ASamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE

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BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

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USB-A to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Type-C Charging Cable. HiFiOasis and Parkablogs name it USB-A to USB-C. The length is not stated.

Links

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Product page

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

soundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

soundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Public product page with a Core Specs, Battery and Package table and a gallery of maker images. Selected reference is the Black US store listing.

Manual

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

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multilingual foldout user guide. It is a single image page without a text layer, so it was read as images. English panels cover pairing, controls and charging.

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.

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.

1year1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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