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Samsung leaks new over-ear headphones Galaxy H1 with head tracking
Samsung Electronics is preparing a new pair of over-ear headphones. Currently known as the Galaxy H1, it is expected to be released sometime in 2026.
The product shown in the main image is the Samsung Level On Wireless, which was released in 2015. It's hard to believe, but since then, this Korean manufacturer has essentially stayed out of the over-ear headphone market. However, that situation could change before the end of the year. This is because code information for a new product with the codename Galaxy H1 has been leaked through Samsung's own app.
Samsung Over-Ear Headphones: Features of the H1
The fact that it is not an in-ear earphone, which Samsung has frequently released in recent years, is clearly evident from the icon hidden within the software code. The icon clearly shows the shape of over-ear headphones. In addition, references within the code allow us to glean some information about the features of the Galaxy H1. For example, these over-ear headphones are expected to support dynamic head tracking and 360-degree spatial audio.
[Image: Icon hidden in Samsung app code, showing the Galaxy H1.]
It will also feature active noise cancellation (ANC) along with an ambient sound mode. Taking it a step further, the ambient sound mode automatically switches to conversation mode. In other words, the headphones can detect when someone is talking while you are moving. When a conversation starts, music playback automatically pauses and ANC turns off, activating the ambient sound mode. Conversely, when the conversation ends, the headphones recognize this and resume music playback after a few seconds, reactivating ANC. It's a very practical feature.
Samsung Galaxy H1: Unanswered Questions
According to the latest report from SammyGuru, the Samsung Galaxy H1 is not expected to support head gesture functions, unlike the open-ear model "Galaxy Buds On" that will be released alongside it. The mention of USB support is also somewhat ambiguous. Therefore, there is a possibility that the USB port will only be used for charging. It would be even better if it supported lossless audio transmission via cable.
Samsung appears to be positioning the Galaxy H1, also confirmed by the model name SM-U700, as a premium headphone. This would put it in direct competition with flagship over-ear products from brands like Bose and Sony. Accordingly, features such as Bluetooth multipoint or Auracast should be included as standard. The audio codec is also of interest: will LDAC or aptX high-performance codecs be included in addition to SBC and AAC, or will Samsung stick with its own SSC codec?
Information from the app also confirms that the Galaxy H1 has both touch pads and physical buttons on the earcups. Now we just have to wait and see when these over-ear headphones will actually be released and what price they will be set at.
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