Samsung Buds3 FE arrives Sept 4 for $149.99 with Galaxy AI

Samsung is set to expand its midrange audio lineup with the Galaxy Buds3 FE, which will arrive in the United States on September 4 for 149.99, available in black or gray. The new model carries upgraded audio and tight integration with Samsung’s Galaxy AI ecosystem, including hands-free voice commands and real-time translation via the Galaxy AI Interpreter app. The company said AI features will be free through the end of 2025 on supported Galaxy devices, a move designed to entice users to its broader device ecosystem. The Buds3 FE introduce a blade-shaped design and refined controls, with six hours of playback with ANC on (eight and a half hours with ANC off) and a charging case that extends total listening time to 24 hours with ANC on and 30 hours with ANC off.

Design and hardware form a core part of the Buds3 FE’s appeal. Samsung has moved away from the earlier bean-like shape toward a contemporary stem design, finished in a matte dual-tone look with semi-transparent accents. The company touts updated pinch and swipe controls for music and volume, aiming to make on-the-fly adjustments more intuitive. The Buds3 FE carry a single-driver setup in a nod to affordability, a shift...