Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 could be going for an AirPods-like design

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds have carved a snug area of interest within the wi-fi earbud market due to their audio high quality and integration with Samsung’s ecosystem. However as somebody who has personally struggled with the in-ear match of bulkier stemless designs, I’m not alone find them lower than superb for smaller ears. Nevertheless, a significant design change could possibly be on the horizon.

Based on a report by The Chosun, Samsung is about to introduce a stem to the Galaxy Buds 3, transferring away from the kidney bean form and in direction of a design extra akin to Apple’s AirPods. If this seems to be correct, it is going to be the primary vital redesign for Samsung’s earbuds because the sequence launched in 2019.

Following final 12 months’s sample, we will anticipate the Galaxy Buds 3 to function a Professional mannequin and an ordinary mannequin, nevertheless it stays unclear whether or not each will undertake the brand new design or if Samsung will use it to distinguish the Professional lineup.

The change to a stemmed earbud design is probably not purely aesthetic. By incorporating a stem much like Apple’s AirPods and OnePlus Buds Professional 2, Samsung may handle criticisms about name high quality. The present stemless design locations the microphone farther from the mouth, probably impacting mic readability. This variation may additionally improve the lively noise-canceling function.

To not point out that the redesign may enhance the match for a lot of customers. The stem ought to ideally enable for a slimmer earbud, addressing complaints concerning the present mannequin’s bulkiness.

The report additionally means that the redesign may facilitate the mixing of Samsung’s Galaxy AI options, a key focus for the corporate this 12 months. By together with a stem and rising the earbuds’ bodily area, Samsung may probably slot in an even bigger battery and accommodate a broader vary of features with out impacting the end-user expertise.

When will the Galaxy Buds 3 launch?

Historically, Samsung has used its smartphone launch occasions to debut the Galaxy Buds. We had anticipated the Galaxy Buds 3 to make an look on the Galaxy S24 launch occasion earlier this 12 months, however they have been noticeably absent.

Samsung’s subsequent main occasion may happen in July, after we anticipate to see the following technology of foldables and wearables unveiled. Whereas we stay hopeful that no less than one of many Galaxy Buds 3 variants will make an look, there have been stories that counsel in any other case.