Samsung has new clip-on buds, OnePlus has new clip-on buds when do we say 'that's enough new open earbuds'?

Date:
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:48:18 +0000

Description:
Two more ear cuff-style open earbuds have launched, from Samsung and OnePlus neither of which are available in the west yet but it's busy market segment.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung Galaxy Buds On go on sale, in Asia OnePlus Buds Clip are revealed, but you can't buy them either The clipping-bud market is getting overwhelming If you've been idly browsing our best open earbuds guide, you might find your job getting a little more tricksy with each passing day. Why? Because it feels like more clip-on open earbuds are launching than there are days in the week. Case in point, two new options are here... sort of.

First up is the Samsung Galaxy Buds On, which we covered the launch of, at
the start of the month . These are Samsung's debut open-ears, and they're finally going on sale on Tuesday 27th October... in Korea, at least. We're still waiting on global availability, but apparently some European websites have listed the buds (and have since had said listings quickly removed),
which makes it sound like a worldwide roll-out is on the near horizon. What about a brand new pair? The OnePlus Buds Clip have also been unveiled, and they sound like something I'd love to test. They have dual drivers, sound leakage prevention, an above-average battery life and automatic left-right detection so you can clip either bud on either ear and get the right music. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The catch? OnePlus retreated from the US and UK earlier this year. While the buds will sell in Asia, Europe and several other regions, you or I won't be able to buy them. And despite a market that continually makes me ask, 'How many is too many open earbuds?' that's a shame.

You have plenty of other options though, as I mentioned above; the clip-style open earbuds market is absolutely saturated at the moment. In fact, buying a new pair is pretty overwhelming. You may like Samsung finally announces its first ever clip-on open earbuds, with a neat Galaxy Buds 4 feature but you can't buy them yet CMF's first clip-on open buds land, with low pricing and none of Nothing's elite surveillance tech The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our experts Don't get c-lippy with me (Image credit: Future) According to sales figures , open earbuds are massive right now, and
I get it. They're comfortable to wear, don't block out the world around you, have great battery lives (thanks to the typical lack of ANC), often cost less than alike standard in-ear buds, and don't sound all that bad any more.

This all explains why there are so many open earbuds on the market right now; in fact, most brands have multiple options. Bose recently unveiled two
options . Shokz sells the OpenDots Air alongside its premium model. Soundcore recently shook up its range with two near-identical options . Many more entry-level audio companies such as Soundpeats, Baseus and Earfun have even more. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Competition is good, but to a point. Case in point: open earbuds don't have the scope for variety that, say, in-ear buds do, and 99% of the pairs I test feel largely the same. They fit the same, sound the same and work the same.

So it makes it harder for new buyers to know which pair they should be
picking up, and I imagine many people are put off by the deluge. The
frequency of releases also means it's easy to lose faith in your choice; a
new option will be on shelves before you know it.

Want my advice? Cut out the noise and just buy from a brand you trust at a price that fits your budget (or use our suggestions below if you need pointers). The best open earbuds for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best open earbuds 1. Best overall: Shokz OpenFit 2+ 2. Best cheap around-ear design: Huawei FreeArc 3. Best cheap clip design: Shokz OpenDots One 4. Best high-end clip design: Bose Ultra Open Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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