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Samsung, Xiaomi Unveil Open-Ear Earbuds as Market Hits $4B

5/22/2026

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Samsung will launch the Galaxy Buds Able, a clip-type open-ear wireless earbud.
Xiaomi released the “Xiaomi Clip” in China with 11 mm drivers, AI features and 38-hour battery life.
Both models attach without blocking the canal, using air-conduction for ambient awareness and reduced ear strain.
Global sales of open-ear headphones totaled $3.8 billion last year and are expected to rise to $4.2 billion this year.

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Story summary

Samsung will launch the Galaxy Buds Able, a clip-type open-ear wireless earbud.
Xiaomi released the “Xiaomi Clip” in China with 11 mm drivers, AI features and 38-hour battery life.
Both models attach without blocking the canal, using air-conduction for ambient awareness and reduced ear strain.
Global sales of open-ear headphones totaled $3.8 billion last year and are expected to rise to $4.2 billion this year.