# Samsung Galaxy Buds reportedly switching to clip open-ear design

Source: https://idevice.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-clip-open-ear-style
Published: 2026-05-21

## What happened

Samsung reportedly plans clip-style open-ear buds, joining Xiaomi and a crowded field that includes Shokz, Sony, Bose, and JBL.

## Sources

- [Samsung is prepping open-ear Galaxy Buds Able earbuds and I’m pretty excited](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/samsung-is-prepping-open-ear-galaxy-buds-able-earbuds-and-im-pretty-excited/) (Digital Trends, 2026-05-21)
- [Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds reportedly using the ‘clip’ open-ear style, Xiaomi too](https://9to5google.com/2026/05/21/samsungs-next-galaxy-buds-reportedly-using-the-clip-open-ear-style-xiaomi-too/) (9to5Google, 2026-05-21)
- [Wireless earbuds market dominated by Apple, open-ear models are rising](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/06/10/wireless-earbuds-market-dominated-by-apple-open-ear-models-are-rising?utm_source=rss) (AppleInsider, 2026-06-10)
- [Shokz says its clip-on OpenDots 2 earbuds focus on improved volume and bass](https://www.engadget.com/2186840/shokz-says-its-opendots-2-earbuds-focus-on-improved-volume-and-bass/) (Engadget, 2026-06-04)
- [Shokz’s New Clip-On Wireless Earbuds Focus on ‘Premium Sound’](https://gizmodo.com/shokzs-new-clip-on-wireless-earbuds-focus-on-premium-sound-2000767422) (Gizmodo, 2026-06-04)