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A Samsung app leak shows renderings of the Galaxy Buds On/Able as clip-on, open-ear air-conduction earbuds with a wraparound fit and charging case; Samsung hasn't confirmed specs or launch, but a debut with the Galaxy S26 FE is expected later this year.
Clip-on wireless earbuds that sit around the ear and keep ambient sound can be more comfortable and situationally aware. With players like Shokz, Bose, and Sony already in the space and rumors of Samsung’s Galaxy Able entering the field, the open-ear clip-on trend seems poised to move from niche to mainstream.
Sennheiser introduces the Accentum Clip, its first clip-on open-ear wireless earbuds with 12mm drivers, an open-ear design for situational awareness, IP54 protection, and about 9 hours of battery (36 with the case). They lack active noise cancellation and aren’t slated for a U.S. release, with Canada getting them on July 23 for CAD 269.95 (roughly $190 USD).
A South Korean ETNews report suggests Samsung is developing the Galaxy Buds Able, a clip-style open-ear wireless earbud that uses air-conduction to keep the ear canal unblocked, offering ambient awareness and reduced ear strain, signaling Samsung's return to open-ear audio to compete with Huawei, Sony, Bose, and Anker.
The Verge finds Sony’s LinkBuds Clip comfortable with solid sound for an open-ear design, but at $230 they don’t offer enough standout features (no wireless charging, no LDAC, no audio sharing) and can have finicky touch controls, making them a tougher sell compared with cheaper rivals, though call quality is strong thanks to AI noise reduction.
Sony unveils LinkBuds Clip Open, clip-on open-ear wireless earbuds that avoid blocking the ear canal, offering cushioned fit, up to 37 hours of total battery life (9 hours standalone + 28 hours in case), bone-conduction voice pickup with AI noise reduction, a 10-band EQ, and a leakage-reduction mode; priced at $229.99 in four colors and positioned as an open-ear alternative to Bose and Shokz.
Huawei has released a new pair of earbuds called FreeClip, which feature an unconventional open-ear design that allows users to stay aware of their surroundings while listening to music or taking calls. The buds have a unique ergonomic bean-shaped module that sits behind the ear and are symmetrical, not distinguishing between left and right ears. They offer 32 hours of battery life, multi-device connectivity, and are IP54 splash-proof. The FreeClip buds are available for pre-order and will start shipping in late December.