Samsung is said to be developing a competitor to the AirPods Max 2.

Samsung is said to be developing a competitor to the AirPods Max 2.

      Samsung is developing over-ear wireless headphones, according to recent leaks.

      Samsung has established a strong presence in various audio sectors, including Galaxy Buds, speakers, soundbars, and its unique Music Frame. However, it has notably lacked over-ear wireless headphones in its latest offerings, a situation that may soon change.

      A report from SamMobile indicates that Samsung is working on a pair of wireless headphones internally referred to as the Galaxy H1. Evidence of these headphones was discovered in code within the Galaxy Wearable app, including illustrations that provide an early glimpse of the product. The support within the companion app implies that the headphones will connect wirelessly via Bluetooth.

      Details beyond this remain largely uncertain. There is no confirmed release date, pricing, or specifications available, and the limited information suggests that the headphones may still be some time away from being launched. SamMobile speculates that a launch could occur sometime in 2027.

      Samsung has been absent from the over-ear headphone market for several years. A new entry into the wireless headphone category would mark Samsung's significant foray into this space after a long hiatus. Previously, the company offered the Level Over, an over-ear wireless model that released in 2015 featuring active noise cancellation, NFC pairing, and up to 15 hours of battery life.

      A decade later, the market dynamics have shifted significantly. Premium wireless headphones have grown to be a key segment, with brands like Apple, Bose, and others competing on aspects such as noise cancellation, sound quality, comfort, and platform integration.

      Samsung has a solid foundation in wireless audio with its Galaxy Buds series. A full-sized headphone could provide the company with another option to attract Galaxy users seeking something more robust than earbuds, especially for long listening periods, travel, or desk work.

      The timing for the Galaxy H1 could be advantageous, as Samsung would be stepping into a market where consumers already have several established choices, rather than trying to build the category from scratch.

      The main concern is how Samsung plans to position the Galaxy H1. The company might target the premium market and compete with products like Apple’s AirPods Max 2, or they could opt for a more competitive price point similar to Bose’s $300 QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) and Nothing’s $300 Headphone 1.

      Ultimately, the pricing strategy will likely impact how seriously Samsung's headphones are perceived. A premium model would need to offer more than just another set of Bluetooth headphones, while a competitively priced option could facilitate Samsung's entry into a crowded market.

      For now, aside from the name Galaxy H1, everything else remains speculative. Samsung has not officially confirmed the headphones, and the leaked app references do not establish a release date. If the project materializes in 2027, it would give Samsung over a decade to determine what features a modern over-ear Galaxy headphone should include.

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Samsung is said to be developing a competitor to the AirPods Max 2.

Samsung may be getting ready to launch its first new wireless headphones in years, as references to the Galaxy H1 have allegedly been found within the Galaxy Wearable app.