Samsung took the wraps off a bevy of new devices at Unpacked last month, including theGalaxy Z Flip 5andZ Fold 5, plus the Galaxy Watch 6 duo, followed by the three new Galaxy Tab S9 models. We knew early on that Samsungwasn’t going to reveal any audio productsduring the July hardware event, making it seem like there won’t be any new earbuds from the manufacturer this year. But a new report from Dutch publication GalaxyClub indicates that there could be a new set of Galaxy-branded earbuds on the horizon.
The site has uncovered the model number of these mystery Samsung earbuds —SM-R400N— though not much else is known at the moment. It’s likely that Samsung will either unveil these earbuds with theGalaxy S24 seriesearly next year or perhaps alongsidethe Galaxy S23 FE, which is rumored to launch by the end of the year.
Based on the model number revealed here,GalaxyClubspeculates (viaSamMobile) that it may not be an upgraded version of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro after all. For context, the Buds 2 Pro goes bySM-R5xx, hinting that theSM-R400Nmay sit below the Pro version, provided Samsung sticks to its usual device numbering system. This could ultimately result in a lower price tag and different branding altogether for these new earbuds.
It’s too early to tell what Samsung will call these new earbuds, though names likeBuds 2+,Buds FE, andBuds 2 Liveare being pitched by GalaxyClub. While the next major Samsung hardware event will likely be held for the Galaxy S23 FE’s announcement sometime later this year, there’s also a decent chance that the South Korean electronics juggernaut will unveil it alongside the Galaxy S24 early next year. We’ll keep our ear to the ground for any additional information on Samsung’s upcoming earbuds in the foreseeable future.
While there’s not a lot we know about the Galaxy S24 series just yet, theFan Edition model of the Galaxy S23has frequented the news cycle for quite some time now. After being partially confirmed by a Samsung executive in July, we also gained some insight into thefront camera credentials of the upcoming midranger. Samsung hasn’t scheduled an event for the smartphone yet, though all signs currently point to a Q4 2023 release, with the device potentially hitting shelves in early 2024, much like theGalaxy S21 FE.
If you don’t want to wait for Samsung’s upcoming earbuds, you can pick up the 2022 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro on Amazon. While the quantum of the discount is not particularly big, it’s still the best price you can find on Samsung’s flagship earbuds today.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s smallest, lightest, and best wireless earbuds yet. They improve on the Galaxy Buds Pro in every way, with better sound quality, more fulsome active noise cancellation, and support for 24-bit audio. They’re also IPX7 water and dust resistant.At $230, they’re among the more pricey true wireless earbuds you can buy, and are made to work best with Samsung devices, but if you’re a Galaxy user and can spring for the additional cash over the Galaxy Buds 2, these are a great option.
