Samsung Prices Open-Ear Galaxy Buds On at $229 for US Market Ahead of November Shipping
Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming open-ear Galaxy Buds On will cost $229 in the US, positioning them just below the $249 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro as the company’s second-most expensive wireless earbuds. 9to5google.com reported that the clip-style earbuds are rolling out for pre-order following an initial launch in Korea earlier in October.
Clip-On Form Factor Engineered From 119 Million Ear Data Points
The Galaxy Buds On mark Samsung’s first entry into the clip-style open-ear market. Androidheadlines.com reported that each earbud weighs 6.65 grams and uses a band designed to balance secure fit with all-day comfort. Samsung utilized more than 119 million ear data points alongside AI-assisted design and physics simulations to shape the hardware for a diverse range of ear shapes.
Sound leakage remains a central engineering challenge for open-ear form factors. To combat this, Samsung equipped the hardware with a TwinBoost speaker and an automatic volume feature that adjusts dynamically to ambient environmental noise. Audio Leakage Reduction technology projects reversed sound waves from the back of the speaker to maintain listening privacy in public spaces.
Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Enables AI Noise Filtering and Voice Activation
Under the hood, the earbuds run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform with Bluetooth 6.2 support. Call processing utilizes three distinct microphones alongside a voice pickup unit that captures speech through bone and skin vibrations. Machine learning models filter out disruptive background sounds such as car horns and construction.
The software suite leans heavily on artificial intelligence integrations. Users can activate Gemini Live hands-free by speaking a wake phrase, while a long press initiates quick voice memos. Bixby integration handles hands-free searches through recorded audio files. Additional control options include physical head gestures, allowing users to nod to accept incoming calls or shake their head to decline them.
Battery Life Extends to 38 Hours with IP54 Durability
Power management yields up to 9.5 hours of continuous music playback on a single battery charge. The charging case extends total playback up to 38 hours. For durability, the earbuds carry an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating, though Samsung advises against exposure to severe environments like beaches or pools.
| Model Name | US Price | Battery Life (Single Charge) | Ingress Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Buds On | $229 | Up to 9.5 hours | IP54 |
| Galaxy Buds 4 Pro | $249 | Not specified | Not specified |
| Galaxy Buds 4 | $179 | Not specified | Not specified |
US Pre-Orders Open with November Shipment Window
US pre-orders opened today, with hardware shipments slated to begin in early November. Androidheadlines.com noted that pairing the device with Galaxy smartphones is streamlined because users do not need to install the separate Galaxy Wearable application. However, a specific calendar release date beyond the early November window has not been confirmed by Samsung.
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