Samsung’s true wireless earbuds lineup has been a bit confusing lately, with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro maintaining a $249.99 price tag alongside the newer Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, while the non-Pro Galaxy Buds 3 have quietly disappeared from the market. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Buds 3 Fan Edition (FE) remain available but felt overpriced at nearly $150-until now. Thanks to a sharp discount from Woot, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE are currently selling for just $89.99, a 40% drop from their original price, making them an unexpectedly great value for noise-cancelling earbuds.
The offer on Woot includes brand-new, unopened units in black or gray, though it is worth noting these are international versions with a 90-day warranty. For those wanting a US version with a two-year warranty, Amazon’s price is about $40 higher. Even at just under $90, these Galaxy Buds 3 FE earbuds pack solid features like active noise cancellation (ANC), Ambient Mode, and 360 Audio. They also come with a generous 11mm dynamic speaker for rich bass and clear sound-rare below the $100 price point.
Battery life is another highlight, offering up to six hours of continuous playback on a charge, plus a total of 24 hours when using the charging case. Importantly, these figures hold even with ANC active, a specification that puts the Galaxy Buds 3 FE ahead of many rivals in the sub-$100 wireless earbud category. Additional perks include real-time language interpretation powered by Galaxy AI, hands-free voice assistant access, touch controls, and IP54 water and dust resistance.
At this price, the Galaxy Buds 3 FE undercut popular alternatives like Apple’s AirPods 4 (which lack active noise cancellation) and Google’s Pixel Buds 2a, delivering comparable or better features for less. While the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro remain the flagship picks for higher-end performance, the Buds 3 FE are arguably the smarter buy for those seeking solid noise cancellation and sound quality without spending a fortune.
Whether it makes sense to invest in a slightly older model like the Buds 3 FE rather than the latest Buds 4 Pro depends on your priorities. But Samsung’s pricing strategy and overlapping product tiers open the door for savvy shoppers to grab premium features at a fraction of the cost-if they know where to look.