# Samsung Galaxy H1 and new audio product development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260818-samsung-galaxy-h1-headphone-development > Updated: 2026-09-13T18:15:15.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 3. Samsung is reportedly developing a new line of premium wireless audio products, headlined by the “Galaxy H1” over-ear headphones. This project marks a strategic return to the high-end over-ear market, a segment the company has largely avoided since approximately 2014-2015 to focus on the Galaxy Buds in-ear series. Evidence discovered within the Galaxy Wearable app and APK files suggests the Galaxy H1 will feature Bluetooth 6.0, adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC), and high-resolution audio via the SSC UHQ codec. Technical leaks indicate the device may include 360 audio with head-tracking, a “Conversation Mode” that adjusts to ambient sound during speech, and a hybrid control system combining physical buttons on the left ear cup with touch surfaces on the right. The headphones are intended to compete with the Apple AirPods Max, Sony WH-1000X series, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. Beyond the flagship over-ear model, Samsung is expected to expand its portfolio with open-ear designs. This includes the “Galaxy Buds On,” which reportedly features a clip-on, two-part design with a silicone loop, automatic volume control, and gesture controls such as head nods. While some reports suggest a release for these products as early as the fourth quarter of 2026, other industry speculation points to a potential market launch for the Galaxy H1 in 2027. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Samsung reportedly developing new Galaxy H1 headphones and Galaxy Buds On Leaks reveal Samsung is developing new audio hardware, including the Galaxy H1 over-ear headphones with ANC and the Galaxy Buds On, which feature a unique clip-on design and gesture controls. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-reportedly-developing-new-galaxy-h1-headphones-and-galaxy-buds-on ### 2026-08-18: Samsung develops Galaxy H1 premium over-ear headphones Samsung is reportedly developing premium over-ear headphones, codenamed ‘Galaxy H1’, featuring Bluetooth 6.0 and AI integration to compete with Apple and Sony by 2027. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-developing-galaxy-h1-premium-over-ear-headphones ### 2026-08-15: Samsung developing Galaxy H1 premium over-ear headphones Samsung is reportedly developing premium over-ear headphones codenamed “Galaxy H1” to compete with Apple and Sony, with a potential release in early 2027. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-ramps-up-rd-spending-and-develops-new-galaxy-h1-headphones --- Cite as: Samsung Galaxy H1 and new audio product development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260818-samsung-galaxy-h1-headphone-development