Samsung Enters Clip-on Earbud Market With $229 Galaxy Buds on

WHO:

Bloomberg - Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled the Galaxy Buds On.

Bloomberg - The Galaxy Buds On are positioned to compete with products from Sony Group Corp. and Bose.

CNET - Samsung’s clip-on open earbuds are positioned to take on models from Bose, Sony and Shokz.

Engadget - Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds On as its first clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds.

WHAT:

Bloomberg - Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, its first open-fit, C-shaped cuff earbuds.

Bloomberg - The Galaxy Buds On cost $229.

CNET - The Galaxy Buds On are $229 clip-on open earbuds.

Engadget - The Galaxy Buds On are clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds.

WHEN:

Bloomberg - The earbuds are scheduled to ship November 6.

WHY:

Bloomberg - Samsung introduced the earbuds to compete with products from Sony and Bose.

HOW:

Bloomberg - The earbuds were designed with the help of AI.

Bloomberg - The Galaxy Buds On use an open-fit, C-shaped cuff design.

Engadget - The earbuds attach by clipping onto the ear.

(UPDATED October 28, 2026 13:06 UTC)

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds, with a C-shaped cuff design aimed at competing with models from Bose, Sony and Shokz. Designed with the help of AI, the earbuds attach by clipping onto the ear and cost $229. They’re scheduled to ship November 6.