Samsung Leak Shows SM-U600 Open-Ear Buds With Ear Hooks as Workout Push Expands
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Updated · Android Central · Jul 30
Samsung Leak Shows SM-U600 Open-Ear Buds With Ear Hooks as Workout Push Expands
3 articles · Updated · Android Central · Jul 30
Summary
Leaked renders show Samsung’s first open-ear Galaxy Buds in a wraparound ear-hook design, signaling a sharper push into fitness-focused earbuds after years of stem and bean-shaped models.
Buds Canal 5 — tied to model number SM-U600 — appears built to stay secure during workouts while keeping the ear canal open, a format already popular with rivals such as Shokz and Beats.
Expected features include a USB-C charging case, dust and water resistance, and possibly active noise cancellation, though Samsung’s final consumer branding remains unclear.
Earlier leaks pointed to a different clip-on concept called Galaxy Buds Able using bone conduction, suggesting Samsung has tested multiple approaches as the project reportedly faced delays.
Repeated software references indicate the earbuds are an active product rather than a shelved prototype, but Samsung would still enter a crowded workout-audio market late.