Samsung's radically different wireless earbuds remain a mystery, but their launch window is closer than expected
The rumored Galaxy Buds Able may be closer to launch than you might think.
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Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for illustrative purposes. | Image by PhoneArena
A few months ago, reports suggested Samsung was working on its first pair of open-style earbuds. While the Galaxy Buds Able (as these earbuds will reportedly be named) are still largely a mystery, a fresh leak may have narrowed down their launch window.
Galaxy Buds Able won't launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event
The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are currently the brand's most advanced earbuds. | Image by PhoneArena
According to the latest leaks (machine translated), Samsung's new open-ear wireless earbuds won't debut alongside the brand's upcoming foldable phones on July 22.
Instead, Samsung is reportedly launching them later this year, reportedly around late September or October.
Beyond the rumored launch window, however, little is known about the Galaxy Buds Able. Hopefully, we'll learn some meaningful details about their features or specs once the launch window gets closer.
Instead, Samsung is reportedly launching them later this year, reportedly around late September or October.
Beyond the rumored launch window, however, little is known about the Galaxy Buds Able. Hopefully, we'll learn some meaningful details about their features or specs once the launch window gets closer.
Could open-ear Galaxy Buds replace your current earbuds?
24 Votes
Yes, I want better comfort
25%
If the sound quality is good enough, sure
20.83%
I'm not a big fan of open-ear models
25%
Maybe, as long as the price is good enough
29.17%
Samsung is joining a growing market
Evolution of the open-ear earbuds segment. | Image by Omdia
Mind you, an Omdia report shows the open-ear audio segment is experiencing rapid growth. Data shows that open-style headphones accounted for more than 10% of the global personal audio sector, with annual shipments over 30 million in 2025.
According to leaks, Samsung's new audio product relies on a clip-style design, which is identified as the fastest-growing form factor within the category.
The Galaxy Unpacked event has bigger priorities
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The Galaxy Unpacked event is almost here. | Teaser video by Samsung
This strategy makes perfect sense. With the brand now introducing a different form factor in its book-style models alongside the traditional shape, the focus will likely be kept on the Z Fold 8 and the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
In addition, ETNews notes the company will put an emphasis on the new health and wellness features of its Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, which could help it establish a broader health-focused wearable ecosystem. The Galaxy Buds Able could then fit effortlessly into that strategy.
Samsung fans are getting spoiled for choice
The South Korean tech giant has already established a strong presence in the wireless earbuds segment. It has consistently released premium models, affordable Fan Edition products, and 'standard' Galaxy Buds editions that sit somewhere between the two.
I think it's too early to say whether the Galaxy Buds Able will eventually become a major success. Still, it's admirable that Samsung is willing to explore this form factor and give its fans more options.
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