Samsung's Galaxy Buds On are its first clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds

It's got a clip-on design to keep them in place.

By Mat Smith Oct. 28, 2026 8:00 am EST Samsung Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

As competitors like Sony, Bose and Sennheiser reveal their takes on open-ear wireless earbuds, Samsung is taking another stab with the Galaxy Buds On, featuring a clip-on design for a more secure fit. While they don't pack high-level noise cancellation like the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, the company claims its new Audio Leakage Reduction tech reduces sound leakage by protecting reversed sound waves at the rear of each bud, ostensibly canceling it out. The company says it pulled data from over 119 million ear scans to help the Buds On fit across a range of ear shapes and sizes and have IP54 water resistance.