Samsung Unveils Its First Clip-On Galaxy Buds On Earbuds

Samsung has unveiled its first TWS earbuds secured to the ear with a clip, called Galaxy Buds On. Unlike traditional earbuds, the new model does not completely block the ear canal. This allows users to hear surrounding sounds in addition to music and calls.

Samsung designed Galaxy Buds On with different ear shapes in mind. The company optimized the placement of the drivers, battery and clip mechanism to balance comfort and stability. The large contact area with the ear reduces pressure, while also preventing the earbuds from shifting during movement. Music and calls can be controlled by touching the rear of the housing.

The earbuds’ acoustic system uses TwinBoost drivers for deep bass and the Qualcomm Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform chip. The system is complemented by a Class D amplifier. Galaxy Buds On can automatically adjust the volume based on ambient noise. The Audio Leakage Reduction feature helps reduce sound leaking from the earbuds. A single battery charge provides up to 9.5 hours of music playback.

For calls, the earbuds feature three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit sensor that uses bone conduction. The Intelligent Clear Call system combines data from the microphones and bone-conduction sensor with machine-learning algorithms in an effort to separate the user’s voice from background noise.

Additional features are enabled when the earbuds are connected to compatible Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Users can launch the Gemini Live service from the earbuds with a voice command, while a long press can create a voice recording through Quick Voice Memo. Saved recordings can later be searched using Bixby.

Galaxy Buds On also supports controls using head movements. A head gesture can be used to answer or end a call, as well as dismiss an alarm and listen to a notification.

Samsung Galaxy Buds On will go on sale in South Korea on October 27. The earbuds are priced at 299,000 won, or approximately 220 dollars. Initially, only the black version will be available. Samsung plans to introduce the model in other markets later, but release dates and prices for those countries have not yet been announced.