Galaxy Buds On leaked renders show Samsung’s foray into a new earbud category

Leaked renders have given us a glimpse of Samsung's upcoming "Galaxy Buds On" earbuds, dubbed "Able" internally. These innovative earbuds are set to make their debut in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to reports. Featuring a cuff-style, open-ear design, the Galaxy Buds On boast a distinctive appearance that echoes the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and HUAWEI FreeClip.

The renders reveal several key features of the Galaxy Buds On. The earbuds employ head gesture controls for making calls, with Samsung reportedly incorporating Auto Volume adjustment to ensure optimal listening levels. Additionally, users can expect quick voice memo recording capabilities powered by Bixby transcription. A notable point of interest is the earbuds' ability to pause playback during sleep, enhancing user convenience.

Interestingly, the leaked renders suggest that the Galaxy Buds On may forgo Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) and 360 Audio with head tracking, focusing instead on an open-ear design. Samsung appears to be entering the clip-on open-ear earbuds market with this new hardware, promising an intriguing addition to the earbud landscape.