Samsung introduces clip-on open earbuds designed to prevent audio leaks

Samsung has introduced its new clip-on open-ear wireless earbuds, priced at $229 and scheduled to arrive in early November 2026. TechRadar refers to the model as the Galaxy Buds Open, while Engadget names them the Galaxy Buds On. The earpieces, available in black, weigh 6.65g each and carry an IP54 water resistance rating. Samsung rates the earbuds for 9.5 hours of audio playback, reaching up to 38 hours with the included charging case. [6][5]

Rather than sealing the ear canal, the earbuds use a clip-on cuff design shaped by an analysis of 119 million ear data points to ensure a secure, low-pressure fit. To counteract sound leaking to bystanders without active noise cancellation, Samsung says the earbuds project reverse soundwaves from the rear of the speakers. For voice calls, the hardware pairs three microphones with a voice pickup unit that tracks speech vibrations and jaw movement, alongside machine learning tuned to filter out ambient sounds like construction and car horns. [6][5]

At $229, the product enters a growing open-ear market where rivals include the $249 Shokz Openfit Pro and the $299 Bose Ultra Open. [6][5]