Samsung Galaxy Buds On Are the Company’s First Clip-On Earbuds

Samsung has unveiled Galaxy Buds On, its first wireless earbuds with an open, clip-on design. They attach to the outer ear without covering or entering the ear canal. This design allows users to hear both the audio being played and their surroundings. The earbuds’ ergonomic shape distributes pressure evenly, making them comfortable for extended wear and workouts. Conventional active noise cancellation (ANC) is not available because of the open design.

The earbuds feature TwinBoost drivers with improved low-frequency reproduction. The Auto Volume system adjusts the volume based on the surrounding environment. They also support Audio Leakage Reduction, which minimizes the amount of sound that reaches nearby listeners. The sound settings were developed with the involvement of AKG specialists. Galaxy Buds On use the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 audio chip and feature a highly efficient Class-D amplifier. The claimed battery life is up to 6 hours on a single charge. Reverse wireless charging from compatible Galaxy smartphones is supported.

The earbuds offer Galaxy AI features when paired with a compatible Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Google Gemini can be launched with a voice command. A feature for quickly saving a voice memo is also available. Saved recordings can be found using the Samsung Bixby voice assistant without taking the phone out of a pocket. This requires a device that supports Galaxy AI and the Samsung Voice Recorder app, and the long-press function must first be activated in the settings. Galaxy Buds On support head gesture controls: users can answer or reject calls, turn off an alarm and listen to message notifications when their hands are busy.

Samsung Galaxy Buds On cost $220 and are available only in black. Sales begin on October 27, initially only in South Korea, and the company has promised to release them in other countries soon.