Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on earbuds featuring an open-ear design inspired by outdoor-friendly models like Shokz. Unlike traditional in-ear Galaxy Buds, the Buds On sit around the ear, leaving the ear canal open for improved spatial awareness and workout stability. A wider contact area helps distribute pressure evenly, while the clip-style band is engineered to stay secure during physical activity.
The Galaxy Buds On will launch in South Korea on October 27 for KRW 299,000 (approximately $220) in black, with global availability following later. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform and a Class-D amplifier, the earbuds deliver 9.5 hours of playback per charge. Samsung addresses common open-ear challenges like bass response and audio leakage with Twin Boost speakers, automatic volume adjustment, and Audio Leakage Reduction.
Incorporating Galaxy AI, users can access Gemini Live hands-free, record and search voice memos via Bixby, and control calls and notifications with head gestures. Market research firm Omdia reported that open-ear earbud sales grew 12% in the year to Q2 2026, with clip-on designs making up 61% of open-ear sales, indicating strong market momentum for this category.
Source: Android Central · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing