Leaked renders reported by Android Headlines have shown that the next generation of Samsung Galaxy Buds will take a departure from its previous designs, offering a much smaller form factor.
Early last month, Samsung had applied for a trademark for their “Bean” wireless earbuds. The name “Bean” derives from the shape of the earbuds, which look similar to kidney beans.
Reports that the beans will measure approximately 2.8cm in length. There are two small speakers, one with an outside channel, presumably for better lows.
A couple of microphones can be seen on the outside as well, probably to allow environmental noise to pass through.
There are no silicone tips to be seen, so it’s unclear how effective sound isolation will be. Previously generations of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds did not have active noise cancellation, so it’s unclear whether the beans will have it.
Unlike the previous generation, the bean design allows for a more compact fit. It doesn’t protrude out of the ear, unlike other earbuds.
The product is still undergoing testing, so it’s not entirely clear whether this prototype will be launched to the mass market. We shall know later in August during the Galaxy Note 20 launch event.