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Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds On, its first open-ear clip-on earbuds
Samsung has announced Galaxy Buds On, its first open-ear, clip-on wireless earbuds. Because they do not block the ear canal, users can hear surrounding sounds while listening to music. The earbuds will go on sale in the US in early November 2026 for $229 (approximately AZN 390). Initially, they will be available only in black. Sales in Europe will begin in early 2027.
Samsung used more than 119 million ear scans and physics simulations to develop a comfortable fit for the earbuds. A computer model adapted the shape of the driver, battery and fastening component to different ear shapes. Each earbud weighs 6.7 g and is designed to exert minimal pressure on the ear. An IP54 rating makes it resistant to dust and water splashes. This means it can also be worn while running and cycling. Each Galaxy Buds On earbud has an 11.3 mm driver and 2 woofers that enhance bass. The Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform and an energy-efficient Class D amplifier help reduce battery consumption at high volumes. The model does not have active noise cancellation. Instead, Audio Leakage Reduction technology attempts to reduce how much music can be heard by others by generating opposing sound waves. Each earbud has 3 microphones for calls. It also includes a voice pickup unit that detects bone and skin movements while the user is speaking. An AI algorithm called Intelligent Clear Call isolates the user’s voice and reduces background sounds such as construction noise and car horns. Users can accept or reject calls and stop alarm and notification sounds by moving their head. Each earbud has a 61 mAh battery. A single charge provides up to 9.5 hours of music playback and up to 5.5 hours of talk time. With the wireless charging case, total music playback time reaches 38 hours, while talk time reaches 25 hours. The touch-sensitive area on the earbuds allows users to control music and calls without touching their phone.
Galaxy Buds On supports Bluetooth 6.2 connectivity. Samsung Seamless Codec, AAC, SBC and LC3 codecs are used for audio transmission. Gemini Live can be launched hands-free with a voice command. The Quick Voice Memo feature creates a voice recording when the earbud is pressed and held. Those recordings can be searched using voice commands with Bixby. As soon as the case is opened, the earbuds quickly connect to a compatible Galaxy phone. The model can automatically switch audio between Galaxy devices. Settings and audio adjustments are managed through Samsung Quick Panel. On other Android devices, the Samsung Wearable app provides custom settings and updates. Basic Bluetooth connectivity works on iPhone and other Apple devices, but there is no dedicated app for iOS. On non-Samsung devices, the earbuds also cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Samsung used more than 119 million ear scans and physics simulations to develop a comfortable fit for the earbuds. A computer model adapted the shape of the driver, battery and fastening component to different ear shapes. Each earbud weighs 6.7 g and is designed to exert minimal pressure on the ear. An IP54 rating makes it resistant to dust and water splashes. This means it can also be worn while running and cycling. Each Galaxy Buds On earbud has an 11.3 mm driver and 2 woofers that enhance bass. The Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform and an energy-efficient Class D amplifier help reduce battery consumption at high volumes. The model does not have active noise cancellation. Instead, Audio Leakage Reduction technology attempts to reduce how much music can be heard by others by generating opposing sound waves. Each earbud has 3 microphones for calls. It also includes a voice pickup unit that detects bone and skin movements while the user is speaking. An AI algorithm called Intelligent Clear Call isolates the user’s voice and reduces background sounds such as construction noise and car horns. Users can accept or reject calls and stop alarm and notification sounds by moving their head. Each earbud has a 61 mAh battery. A single charge provides up to 9.5 hours of music playback and up to 5.5 hours of talk time. With the wireless charging case, total music playback time reaches 38 hours, while talk time reaches 25 hours. The touch-sensitive area on the earbuds allows users to control music and calls without touching their phone. Galaxy Buds On supports Bluetooth 6.2 connectivity. Samsung Seamless Codec, AAC, SBC and LC3 codecs are used for audio transmission. Gemini Live can be launched hands-free with a voice command. The Quick Voice Memo feature creates a voice recording when the earbud is pressed and held. Those recordings can be searched using voice commands with Bixby. As soon as the case is opened, the earbuds quickly connect to a compatible Galaxy phone. The model can automatically switch audio between Galaxy devices. Settings and audio adjustments are managed through Samsung Quick Panel. On other Android devices, the Samsung Wearable app provides custom settings and updates. Basic Bluetooth connectivity works on iPhone and other Apple devices, but there is no dedicated app for iOS. On non-Samsung devices, the earbuds also cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously.