Overview
- Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Buds On and set a South Korea on‑sale date of October 27 for KRW 299,000, with a phased global rollout to follow.
- The Buds On use a clip‑on open‑ear design that leaves the ear canal unobstructed to prioritise long‑wear comfort and situational awareness while relying on an elastic band and larger contact area to stay secure.
- Samsung says the earbuds run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, use TwinBoost speakers and a Class‑D amplifier, and offer up to 9.5 hours of playback per charge.
- Call and voice features include three microphones plus a bone‑conduction Voice Pickup Unit and machine‑learning voice isolation, while Galaxy AI support enables Gemini Live, hands‑free commands and head gestures for basic controls.
- Industry data shows open‑ear sales have grown and clip‑on designs now make up a majority of that market, so Samsung’s entry could shift choice for outdoor and commuter listeners even as key specs such as driver layout, Bluetooth version, supported codecs and full charging details remain unrevealed.