Advanced audio features are great, but ecosystem integration is better. Here's how Samsung's newest clip-on Buds compare to its rivals.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds On may be about to take open-ear earbuds beyond a music-playing vessel for the hyper-aware listener. With smart features like summoning Gemini Live chats and accepting or declining calls via Head Gestures, Samsung’s clip-style buds are actually smart, and competitors will need to take note.
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The Galaxy Buds On are built for the Galaxy ecosystem, with features like Head Gestures, Quick Voice Memo, and Auto Volume reserved for Samsung phones running up-to-date One UI and compatible with Galaxy AI. Samsung released the Galaxy Buds On in Korea earlier this month and announced their US availability on Wednesday for $229, beginning in early November.
The Galaxy Buds On feature two of Samsung’s proprietary Bluetooth codecs: SSC and SSC UHQ, which deliver audio quality up to 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz, respectively, when connected to compatible Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s new clip-style earbuds promise up to nine-and-a-half hours of continuous playtime, and their charging case promises an additional 38 hours. Samsung also fitted the Galaxy Buds On with Bluetooth 6.2, which may set them up for future Channel Sounding support via a firmware update.
Finally, the Galaxy Buds On sport an IP54 durability rating, making them dust and water protected, not waterproof. So, you can take the Galaxy Buds On with you on a brisk walk in light rain or wear them during a particularly sweaty workout, but they’re not fit for water submersion.
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