Samsung Announces Galaxy Buds On Clip-On Open Earbuds

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Buds On, expanding its Galaxy line with a new pair of clip-on open earbuds. According to the manufacturer, the new earbuds are scheduled to ship in early November and will be available in black at a list price of $229.

Design and Audio Specifications

The Galaxy Buds On feature an open-ear design where drivers sit over the ear canals without covering them. Each earbud weighs 6.7 grams. Samsung reports the following specifications:

• Drivers: 11.3-millimeter drivers with dual woofers, marketed as the TwinBoost Speaker system.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform paired with a high-efficiency class-D amplifier.
• Durability: IP54 rating for splashproof and dust-resistant performance.

Battery Life and Smart Features

Samsung rates the battery life at up to 9.5 hours of music playback on a single charge, with a total of up to 38 hours using the wireless charging case. Additional reported features include:

• Call Quality: Three microphones, a Voice Pickup Unit, and AI algorithms referred to as Intelligent Clear Call.
• Audio Privacy: Audio Leakage Reduction technology designed to project reversed sound waves to minimize sound leakage.
• Integration: Tap controls, head gesture support, always-on access to Google Gemini via voice prompt, and a Quick Voice Memo feature.

Compatibility and Verification

While the earbuds can be used with Apple devices, Samsung states they work best with Samsung Galaxy devices, offering quick pairing, Quick Panel shortcuts, and automatic audio switching between Galaxy devices. Android users can utilize the Samsung Wearable app for customization, while iOS support is limited. Multipoint Bluetooth is reported to be missing for non-Samsung devices.

Consumers interested in verifying launch details, final pricing, and availability can check official Samsung announcements or authorized retailers.