This Galaxy Buds 3 FE deal is a stunner, making the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro feel even more overpriced

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jul 01, 2026, 9:13 AM

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Official Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE promotional image

At their newly reduced price, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE are definitely worth it, and not just for the sound alone. | Image by Samsung

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If you're struggling to understand why Samsung is unable to keep up with the global wireless earbuds sales figures of top industry brands Apple, Xiaomi, and Beats, you only need to look at the excessive list price of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.

Adding insult to injury, the company's latest ultra-high-end AirPods alternative hasn't even dropped at the same price as its main Apple-made rival during last week's extended Prime Day celebrations. But that's where the Galaxy Buds 3 FE come in, and after scoring an unprecedented $50 discount for Amazon Prime members only, Samsung's second-ever Fan Edition earbuds are now on sale at the same unbeatable price for everyone.

$50 off (33%)

With active noise cancellation, a large 11mm dynamic speaker with deep bass and powerful sound, three microphones per bud, and IP54 water and dust resistance, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE are obviously not better than the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but at a 33 percent discount, they're definitely a smarter purchase right now in a single black colorway with no strings attached.

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That's right, you no longer have to meet any special requirements whatsoever or jump through hoops to slash 50 bucks off the $149.99 regular price of the Galaxy Buds 3 FE... in a black color only. The fact Amazon's non-Prime-exclusive deal is good for a single paint job strongly suggests you don't have a lot of time to pull the trigger here at this special price, and trust me, you will regret your hesitancy if you decide to wait too long or skip the promotion altogether for some reason.

Now, I'm obviously not going to claim that the Galaxy Buds 3 FE are as powerful, good-looking, or sophisticated as the aforementioned Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or Apple's AirPods Pro 3. But they clearly don't have to be right now, and if you compare them with similarly affordable products like the non-noise-canceling AirPods 4, Google Pixel Buds 2a (which are actually a little costlier), or even the OnePlus Buds 4 (which are also a bit more expensive), you will undoubtedly appreciate the ANC technology, Ambient Mode, 360 Audio support, and IP54 water and dust resistance.

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE are only discounted in a black color option right now. | Image by Samsung

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE rank surprisingly high on any list of the best wireless earbuds money can buy in 2026 in terms of both overall audio performance and active noise cancellation, not to mention that their battery life is also pretty great, delivering six hours of uninterrupted listening time and an additional 18 hours of endurance from a bundled pocket-sized charging case (with ANC enabled at all times).

In short, you might be looking at the perfect budget-friendly earbuds here... even though I'm not sure perfection is achievable in today's wireless audio landscape.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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