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Samsung · Earbuds
Galaxy Buds On
Samsung Galaxy Buds On clip-on earbuds pair an open ear canal with Bluetooth 6.2, IP54 resistance, and an announced October 27 Korean launch.
Release · First official release in any country
Global release: Announced. Exact release date not confirmed.
Samsung has announced a staged international rollout after the October 27, 2026 South Korean launch. The exact international on-sale date, markets, and regional prices are not confirmed. Regional support pages do not establish retail availability. Samsung Newsroom Korea: October 1 announcement, Korean on-sale date, launch price, and international rollout Checked .
- Active noise cancellation
- Not confirmed
- Bluetooth codecs
- Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC), SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC, LC3
- Listed battery duration
- 9.5 h
- Multipoint
- Not confirmed
- Configuration
- Models
- SM-U600 · South Korea (announced) See all
- Colors
- Black
Is the Galaxy Buds On right for you?
Galaxy Buds On are for listeners who want a clip attachment that leaves the ear canal open. Samsung has announced one Black configuration for South Korea on October 27, 2026. International sales are planned afterward, but a Canadian or European support listing is not proof that you can buy a local version yet.
The useful distinction from Galaxy Buds4 Pro is the fit and the confirmed feature set. Buds4 Pro sit in the ear canal and explicitly offer active noise cancellation. Buds On attach around the outer ear; their checked spec sheet does not confirm ANC. Samsung's Audio Leakage Reduction addresses sound escaping outward, so it should not be read as a noise-canceling specification or a promise that nearby people will hear nothing.
On Android, start with Samsung's requirement for Android 12 or later and more than 1.5 GB of memory, then check the features your particular phone can use. Quick Voice Memo depends on a Galaxy AI-compatible device, Voice Recorder, and Bixby. For an open clip design with documented two-device multipoint, the catalog's Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip is another comparison anchor; the Buds On Bluetooth version alone does not confirm that switching behavior.
A good fit if
- You want a clip-on attachment that leaves the ear canal open rather than the canal fit of Galaxy Buds4 Pro.
- You use a compatible Galaxy device and would use touch-and-hold voice memos with the required Samsung apps.
- You are shopping for the announced Black Korean configuration and can wait until the October 27 launch.
Look elsewhere if
- You need confirmed active noise cancellation: Galaxy Buds4 Pro explicitly list it.
- You need documented two-device multipoint for a phone and laptop: compare Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip.
- You need a confirmed international retail release or US price today; neither is established for Buds On.
Which configuration to choose
The announced Korean launch has one Black configuration in the SM-U600 family, without memory, storage, or size tiers. Samsung Korea identifies its local support SKU as SM-U600NZKAKOO. The announced Korean price is KRW 299,000. No stores are listed as current selling markets before the scheduled October 27 release. Overseas support SKUs do not establish separate purchasable configurations, regional pricing, or a US release. Check the local sales page when Samsung opens sales; do not treat the Korean price as a dollar estimate.
Full specifications
Audio
- Active noise cancellation
- Not confirmed
- Bluetooth codecs
- Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC), SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC, LC3
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 6.2
- Multipoint
- Not confirmed
Design
- Weight
- 6.65 g
Battery
- Listed battery duration
- 9.5 h
- Battery conditions
- Up to 9.5 hours of music per charge and 38 hours total with the case. Samsung tested preproduction earbuds with a recently released Galaxy phone at default settings, starting with fully charged earbuds and case. Actual runtime depends on settings, use, charging history, and Bluetooth signal strength. Calls: up to 5.5 hours per charge or 25 hours total.
Durability
- Water resistance
- IP54 (earbuds only)
Compatibility
- Platform features
- Open clip-on attachment, 11.3 mm TwinBoost speaker, automatic volume adjustment, Audio Leakage Reduction, touch controls, and Head Gestures. Quick Voice Memo requires a Galaxy AI-compatible device, Samsung Voice Recorder and Bixby, plus a configured touch-and-hold action. Samsung describes Gemini Live voice access and settings integration on Galaxy devices; feature availability varies. SSC UHQ is Samsung proprietary; listing a codec does not establish support on every Android phone. A fixed model-specific software support period is not confirmed.
- Works with iPhone
- Not confirmed
- Phone requirements
- Samsung lists Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Some features depend on the connected device, market, and carrier and may be unavailable on non-Samsung phones. iPhone compatibility is not confirmed in the checked model-specific specifications.
Configurations & colors
- BlackThe only color announced for the initial South Korean launch.
Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.
| Region and model | Configuration | Confirmed markets | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea (announced)SM-U600 | Black, announced Korean launch | — | Black |
Software & compatibility
Samsung lists Android 12 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory. Some features depend on the connected device, market, and carrier and may be unavailable on non-Samsung phones. iPhone compatibility is not confirmed in the checked model-specific specifications.
Works with iPhone: Not confirmed.
Source-backed strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Clip-on design leaves the ear canal open.
- Samsung lists up to 9.5 hours of music per charge under its stated Galaxy-phone test conditions.
- IP54 dust and water resistance on the earbuds.
Limitations
- International release timing and US pricing are not confirmed.
- Quick Voice Memo needs a Galaxy AI-compatible device and Samsung apps.
- General two-device multipoint and active noise cancellation are not confirmed in the checked specifications.
- IP54 applies to the earbuds, not the charging case.
Pricing
US price: Not confirmed. The verified local prices below apply to their listed markets; US availability is not established by these prices.
Local pricing
| Market & configuration | Price & source |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Black, SM-U600) | KRW 299,000 Launch price Checked Oct 21, 2026 · Source |
Sources & verification
- samsungmobilepress.com · checked Samsung Mobile Press: Galaxy Buds On Tech Specs tab (specifications only)
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Newsroom Korea: October 1 announcement, Korean on-sale date, launch price, and international rollout
- samsung.com · checked Samsung Korea support: SM-U600 model documentation
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Newsroom Korea: content reuse policy
- news.samsung.com · checked Samsung Global Newsroom: Galaxy Buds4 Pro canal fit and active noise cancellation
- uk.sennheiser-hearing.com · checked Sennheiser: ACCENTUM Clip open fit and two-device connection
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