Samsung Galaxy Buds are stealing a key AirPods Pro feature, but its all in
the interest of protecting (or augmenting) your hearing

Date:
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:07:36 +0000

Description:
Watch out AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds hearing aid tech just gained official US approval and should arrive in two Pro models by the end of 2026

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 unveils hearing test
and hearing aid-like features Coming to Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and 4 Pro by end of year Similar to the existing hearing health suite found in AirPods Pro 2 and
3 Hearing health is becoming an increasingly important earbuds trend just yesterday I covered ear-friendly IEMs designed to protect your listening and now (perhaps predictably) Samsung is getting in on the action.

The brand has announced that its new Hearing Aid earbuds feature has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The "holistic hearing health experience" tool, according to Samsung's missive , comes in two parts. First, there's a five-minute Hearing Test mode which analyzes your hearing to categorize whether you have any hearing loss. It'll label each ear individually as mild, moderate, severe or profound (or, of course, 'normal'
if you have no hearing loss). Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Part two of the tool is the Hearing Aid mode, which uses the test's learnings to amplify sounds you might otherwise struggle to hear. It can also eliminate certain noises, such as background rumble or low-level voices in a busy bar, using the buds' ANC.

The aim is to let the Galaxy Buds act as medical hearing aids, without requiring a prescription or visiting a health center; the FDA has approved
the Hearing Test results as medical-grade. You may like Here's when Samsung's clip-on earbuds are said to be arriving Samsung may finally join the clip-on open earbuds market, with 'Galaxy Able' Anker Soundcore's new earbuds have flashy screens on the outside, but the inside is the best bit From bud to bud Samsung's press release confirms that two of its flagship models will get the feature: the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro , and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro . You'll also need a Samsung smartphone running One UI 8 (or later).

Apparently, it'll be coming to the US "and select approved markets" towards the end of the year; "Q4" to be precise, which should be October, November or December. 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.

However, you don't need to wait to use a set of earbuds as hearing aids, because Apple has been offering this tool for nearly two years now, depending on where you reside (it gained approval for its UK release much later, for example). The AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 can carrying out a hearing test and amplify certain sounds around you, just like the Galaxy Buds.

You can even control them from your Apple Watch , MacBook or iPad, or use
your hearing aid test results to influence the EQ of your music or videos.

So, Samsung isn't offering anything groundbreakingly new hear, but it's a still a useful feature to have if you're ensconced in a Samsung ecosystem
and it's yet another way in which Samsung's AirPods Pro rivals emulate the world's most popular buds. The best wireless earbuds for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best earbuds 1. Best overall: Technics EAH-AZ100 2. Best mid-range: Cambridge Audio A100 3. Best budget: Nothing Ear (a) 4. Best for noise-cancelling: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra 2nd Gen 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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