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Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Oct 28
Samsung Launches $229 Galaxy Buds On in US as Open-Ear Earbuds Reach Stores Nov. 6
Updated
Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Oct 28

Samsung Launches $229 Galaxy Buds On in US as Open-Ear Earbuds Reach Stores Nov. 6

3 articles · Updated · Samsung Global Newsroom · Oct 28

Summary

  • Samsung Electronics America said Galaxy Buds On is now available in the U.S., bringing its new open-ear earbuds to the market ahead of a Nov. 6 retail release.
  • The $229 clip-on model is built for all-day wear and situational awareness, letting users hear audio without sealing the ear canal like traditional in-ear buds.
  • Samsung said it used AI-assisted design, physics simulations and more than 119 million ear data points to refine the fit across different ear shapes.
  • The launch expands Samsung's lineup beyond noise-canceling Galaxy Buds4 Pro and pushes it into a growing open-ear category already contested by Sony, Bose and Chinese rivals.

Insights

Can Samsung’s $229 Galaxy Buds On beat Bose and Sony by making open-ear listening finally feel premium and practical every day?
Are open-ear earbuds the next mainstream wearable, or do bass limits and sound leakage still make them a niche choice?