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TL;DR
- A reportedly leaked image shows the Galaxy Buds 3 FE look nearly identical to the Buds 3 Pro
- The FE model appears to use the Pro’s stemmed design with silicone tips, rather than the open AirPods-style Buds 3.
- Samsung has yet to confirm specs or a release date, and the leaked image has now been removed from X.
Samsung may be working on a more affordable set of Fan Edition wireless earbuds, but you’d be hard-pressed to tell from the design. A newly leaked image, if genuine, gives us our first good look at the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, and they appear nearly identical to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.
The render was originally shared by leaker @evleaks and picked up by 9to5Google, though it has since been removed from X. The image clearly shows a design with a stemmed shape and silicone tips that aligns with Samsung’s higher-end earbuds. In contrast, the base Galaxy Buds 3 use a more open design with no ear tips and strong AirPods vibes.
If the Buds 3 FE are meant to be a cheaper alternative to the Pro model, borrowing the same hardware design makes a lot of sense. It gives the earbuds a premium feel without the premium price. Plus, for users who didn’t love the fit of the Buds 3, the Buds 3 FE could be a better choice.
While the leaked image shows us the external design, we don’t know whether the Buds 3 FE will keep the Buds 3 Pro’s fancier touches like LED Blade Lights or advanced audio features. Samsung typically strips down features like high-end codecs, multi-driver audio, and smart ANC in its FE products to hit a more accessible price point.
There’s still no official word on pricing or a release date. With images now appearing, the Buds 3 FE might be on track to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 at Samsung’s next Unpacked event, but it’s speculation at this point.
