Samsung Also Gets Into Open Ear Clip Earbuds With New Galaxy Buds On

Samsung is now part of the growing trend of clip-on earbuds, launching the Galaxy Buds On as its first offering in this category. The open-ear design surrounds the ear, keeping users more aware of their environment while enjoying music or taking calls. Samsung analyzed various ear shapes while crafting the earbuds, adjusting the speaker, battery, and flexible band placement for balanced pressure distribution. Touch controls on the back of the earbuds enable music playback and call management without requiring a phone.

TwinBoost speakers enhance low-frequency audio, and automatic volume adjustment tailors playback to the wearer's surroundings. An Audio Leakage Reduction system minimizes sound leakage from the open-ear design. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform and a Class-D amplifier, the earbuds include three microphones and a bone-conduction Voice Pickup Sensor to aid calls and AI functionality.

Galaxy AI integration, powered by Gemini Live, allows voice commands for tasks like creating voice memos, which can later be searched using Bixby. The earbuds also respond to head gestures for call control, alarm dismissal, and notification checks. A single charge offers up to 9.5 hours of music playback, with Black being the initial color option.

Priced at approximately $220, the Galaxy Buds On launch on October 27, with further market expansion to follow.