Samsung to launch new over-ear headphones to rival AirPods Max? Here’s what we know
Last Updated: 2026-08-17 15:39:23
Samsung launched its new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro model earlier this year and now the company is aiming to bring its over-ear phones in the lineup. The traces of this rumoured audio product has been spotted in the Galaxy Wearable app and you can expect this to be a premium device that competes with giants like Sony, JBL and Apple’s AirPods Max lineup.
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Samsung developing new over-ear headphones.- Aims to rival AirPods Max, Sony, and JBL.
- Codenamed Galaxy H1, expected next year.
Samsung has optimised its audio gear in recent years and the new Galaxy headphone should have high-quality active noise cancellation available on tap.
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New Samsung over-ear headphones: What to expect
The report from Sammobile claims to have spotted the origin of the unnamed product that suggests Bluetooth support for the device. It further claims the product gets a codename Galaxy H1 which is not likely to be the launch name of this supposed headphone product.
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Seeing it in codename suggests Samsung is still developing the product and we are unlikely to see it as a market-ready device before next year. But the report hints that Samsung could bring it as a part of the Galaxy Unpacked launch in May 2027 when we usually see Samsung showcase new audio upgrades.
The Galaxy H1 headphone is tipped to get Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, SSC UHQ audio codec support and adaptive ANC which makes it a premium product. You should also see some level of Galaxy AI integration into the device along with special Galaxy-centric connectivity modes like the other Galaxy Buds devices available.
The premium category has matured enough for Samsung to plan for a headphone with some traits and elements as its Galaxy Buds lineup.
People will also be eager to see how the brand can shape its device and make it a strong alternative to Sony’s WH-1000 series or even Apple’s ultra-premium AirPods Max headphones in the market. Going by the rumoured features, expect the Galaxy H1 headphone to be priced over $300 (Rs 27,800 approx) when it launches next year as mentioned in the report.