Samsung Launches First Clip-On Earbuds With 38-Hour Battery Life

Samsung has introduced its first clip-on wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, for the US market. These earbuds, originally unveiled earlier this month, attach around the ear rather than fitting inside the ear canal, allowing for situational awareness while listening to music or taking calls. Equipped with AI-powered calling, hands-free controls, and a 38-hour battery life with the included charging case, the Galaxy Buds On are priced at $229 in the US, with a planned European launch in early 2027.

Designed with an open-ear layout to accommodate various ear shapes, Samsung utilized AI and computer simulations to analyze over 119 million ear-related data points. The earbuds feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, with 11.3mm speaker drivers and Samsung’s Audio Leakage Reduction technology that uses reversing sound waves to maintain privacy during calls.

For call quality, three microphones and a Voice Pickup Unit enhance speech clarity by detecting bone and skin vibrations through Samsung’s Intelligent Clear Call technology. Samsung has incorporated several hands-free features, including Google’s Gemini AI assistant for voice commands, a Quick Voice Memo function for recording thoughts, and head gestures for call management.

The earbuds support Bluetooth 6.2 and multiple audio formats, along with an IP54 rating for dust and sweat resistance. Each earbud boasts a 61mAh battery, offering up to 9.5 hours of music playback or 5.5 hours of calling per charge, totalling 38 hours with the charging case.