Samsung Developing Over-Ear Galaxy Headphones (Codename 'H1') — AirPods Max Rival Expected 2027

Samsung is building over-ear wireless headphones for the first time in a decade. Code strings discovered inside the Galaxy Wearable app reveal a product under the internal codename "Galaxy H1," confirmed by Android Authority and Gizmodo.

What We Know

• Product type: Over-ear wireless headphones — Samsung{"'"}s first since the Level Over from 2015
• Expected features: Active noise cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 6.0, SSC UHQ audio, ambient sound modes, Galaxy AI assistant integration
• Internal codename: Galaxy H1
• Expected launch: Early 2027, based on development timeline

Who It{"'"}s Aimed At

Samsung currently has no answer to the Apple AirPods Max 2 ($558), Sony WH-1000XM6, or Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. The Galaxy Buds line has dominated Samsung{"'"}s audio lineup, but the over-ear market — estimated at $8.5 billion globally — is where premium margins and brand loyalty live.

Why This Matters for Buyers

Galaxy smartphone owners who want seamless ecosystem integration currently have to choose between Samsung earbuds or third-party headphones that lack deep One UI features. A Samsung-branded over-ear headphone with Galaxy AI, auto-switch between Galaxy devices, and native Samsung Health integration would fill a genuine gap.

What to Do Now

With a 2027 launch likely, this is not a reason to delay buying headphones today. If you need over-ear ANC headphones now, the AirPods Max 2 at $425 on eBay and the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen at $359 are the current leaders. Browse all headphones and earbuds.