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Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app code reveals plans for new over-ear headphones, potentially named "Galaxy H1," expected to launch around 2027.
- These would be Samsung’s first over-ear headphones since the Level On model in 2015, marking a return to this product category.
- The headphones are likely to support Samsung’s Seamless Codec Ultra High Quality (SSC UHQ) for superior audio with newer Galaxy devices and feature AI assistant integration similar to Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
- This move positions Samsung to compete with high-end models like Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s XM series in the premium wireless headphone market.
- Current design hints show wireless Bluetooth over-ear headphones, but the final look and features may differ upon release.
