{"product_id":"samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-pre-owned","title":"Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE – Pristine Condition (Pre-owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs a pre-owned Galaxy Buds 3 FE worth buying in 2026? For Galaxy owners who want a sealed in-ear fit and noise cancellation without paying Pro money, yes. Samsung launched the FE in September 2025 as a lower-cost member of the Buds3 family, with a blade-style stem, a single driver, six microphones and Bluetooth 5.4. Battery ratings are strong for the price at up to 6 hours with ANC on. The trade-offs are IP54 rather than IP57 and no Hi-Fi SSC-UHQ codec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 25 Oct 2026 against official manufacturer pages (samsung.com).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung Galaxy Buds3 FE, SM-R420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-ear with ear tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNoise control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Noise Cancellation, Ambient sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMicrophones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4 with Auto Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCodecs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAAC, SBC, SSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (Samsung rating when new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6 hours with ANC on, 8.5 off; 24 or 30 hours with the case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater and dust resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalaxy phones on Android 11 or later; Samsung Account for set-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get the earbuds, the charging case and a USB-C charging cable. Ear tips on a pre-owned pair can vary, so message us before ordering if you'd like to confirm the tips or whether the original box is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Buds3 FE pair is pre-owned and sold in Pristine Condition: fully working, with little or no visible wear, after testing and cleaning in Manchester. As one of Samsung's newest earbuds, it's had less time in use than our older Buds, but we still don't quote a battery-health figure; expect slightly less than Samsung's ratings. Our 12-month warranty covers faults. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-test-and-grade\"\u003ehow we test and grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConnectivity and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung lists compatibility with Galaxy smartphones running Android 11 or later, with a Samsung Account needed for set-up. It uses Bluetooth 5.4 with Auto Switch and supports the SSC, AAC and SBC codecs. On a Galaxy phone you get quick pairing, the Galaxy Wearable app and Galaxy AI features on compatible models. With an iPhone they work as Bluetooth earbuds, so iPhone owners will usually be better served by AirPods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and noise cancellation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung uses a single dynamic driver per earbud and offers Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient sound. With ear tips sealing the ear canal, noise cancellation should work better than on the open-fit Buds3. For the fullest sound, the Buds3 Pro adds a second driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung rates up to 6 hours with ANC on and 8.5 hours with it off, with 24 to 30 hours using the case. A pre-owned battery will usually give less than those new-unit figures. Our 12-month warranty covers faults. The case charges via USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for and how it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FE suits Samsung phone owners after cheap Samsung earbuds with an in-ear seal for commuting, the gym and calls. Against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samsung-galaxy-buds3-2024-pristine-condition-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-with-anc-galaxy-ai-features\"\u003eGalaxy Buds3\u003c\/a\u003e, it swaps the open, tip-free fit for ear tips, keeps Ambient sound, and adds an hour of ANC battery life, but drops to IP54 and loses the SSC-UHQ codec. For a two-way speaker and IP57, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samsung-galaxy-buds3-pro-2024-pristine-condition-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-with-anc-hi-fi-audio-galaxy-ai\"\u003eGalaxy Buds3 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. Our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-samsung-galaxy-buds-uk-2026\"\u003ebest Samsung Galaxy Buds\u003c\/a\u003e lines up every model, from the best Samsung earbuds for sound to the lightest fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday and we dispatch the same day from Manchester. Orders after 3pm Monday to Thursday go out the next working day, and orders after 3pm on Friday or at the weekend go out on Monday (UK bank holidays excluded).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard UK delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou also have the legal right to cancel an online order within 14 days, starting the day after delivery, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct an amount if the item has been handled more than needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these Galaxy Buds 3 FE new or used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed. They're pre-owned and sold in Pristine Condition, which means fully working with little or no visible wear. We test and clean them in Manchester before dispatch; they aren't sealed, and unlike refurbished Samsung earbuds they haven't been through a manufacturer refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Galaxy Buds 3 FE and Galaxy Buds 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuds3 FE has an in-ear fit with ear tips, Ambient sound, IP54 and up to 6 hours with ANC. Buds3 has an open fit without tips, IP57, Hi-Fi SSC-UHQ support and up to 5 hours with ANC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo Galaxy Buds 3 FE work with an iPhone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, as Bluetooth earbuds for music and calls. Samsung lists a Galaxy phone on Android 11 or later for full set-up, and Galaxy AI features and the Galaxy Wearable app need an Android or Galaxy phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo Galaxy Buds 3 FE have noise cancellation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Samsung lists Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient sound. With ear tips sealing the ear canal, ANC on the FE works more like the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro than the open-fit Galaxy Buds 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung rates up to 6 hours with ANC on when new. Earbud batteries age with use, so expect less from a used pair. Our 12-month warranty covers faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo they come with ear tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buds3 FE is an in-ear design with ear tips. Tips on a pre-owned pair can vary, so message us before ordering if you need to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samsung","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56130333213014,"sku":null,"price":107.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/1303\/0742\/files\/ttg-buds3fe-01.jpg?v=1792866171","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechgadgets.co.uk\/products\/samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe-pre-owned","provider":"The Tech Gadgets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}