Samsung Unveils $229 Galaxy Buds On Clip-On Earbuds

Samsung says its Galaxy Buds On open-ear earbuds use a clip-on fit, offer up to 9.5 hours of music playback per charge and will go on sale in early November for $229. Coverage highlights their microphones, sound-leakage controls and Galaxy-device features; CNET notes that it has not yet tested them.

• The clip-on open-ear design wraps around the ear rather than fitting into the ear canal. Samsung says its design work drew on data from more than 119 million ear scans or data points.· 2 sources
• Samsung lists up to 9.5 hours of music playback per charge and up to 38 hours with the case. The earbuds have an IP54 rating and support tap and head-gesture controls.· 3 sources
• The earbuds have three microphones and a voice pickup unit or array for calls. Samsung also says Audio Leakage Reduction is intended to limit sound escaping from the speakers.· 3 sources
• The Buds On are priced at $229 and are due in early November 2026. TechSpot and CNET report a black launch color; CNET says it has not yet tested the earbuds.· 3 sources
• CNET says the earbuds work best with Samsung Galaxy devices and notes that multipoint Bluetooth support is missing for users of non-Samsung Galaxy devices.· 1 source