Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Head to head
Galaxy Buds4 Pro vs Galaxy Buds3 FE
The Galaxy Buds4 Pro leads on total with case, noise cancelling on, water rating (IPx) and bluetooth. The Galaxy Buds3 FE leads on weight per earbud. They are level on battery per charge, noise cancelling on. At list price the Galaxy Buds3 FE is $100 cheaper.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
$249.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model SM-R640NZKAXAR
Leads on 3 of 5 specs
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
$149.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 5, 2026
Model SM-R420NZKAXAR
Leads on 1 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Galaxy Buds4 Pro if
Total with case, noise cancelling on, water rating (IPx) and bluetooth matter more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Galaxy Buds3 FE if
Weight per earbud matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Galaxy Buds4 Pro | Galaxy Buds3 FE | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $249.99 | $149.99 | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Battery per charge, noise cancelling on | 6 hr | 6 hr | Level |
| Total with case, noise cancelling on | 26 hr | 24 hr | Galaxy Buds4 Pro |
| Weight per earbud | 5.1 g | 5 g | Galaxy Buds3 FE |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Wireless charging case | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Water rating (IPx) | 7 | 4 | Galaxy Buds4 Pro |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.4 | Galaxy Buds4 Pro |
| Driver | Not listed | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Codecs listed | AAC, SBC, SSC, SSC-UHQ, LC3 | AAC, SBC, SSC | For information |