Samsung could be preparing a return to the over-ear headphone market with a new model reportedly called Galaxy Studio. The name surfaced on X on October 8, shared by tipster @evowizz, and suggests a potential flagship addition to Samsung’s audio range. While the account is relatively little known, it previously identified Samsung’s clip-on earbuds as Galaxy Buds On before their official announcement. That gives the latest claim some credibility, although the Galaxy Studio name remains unconfirmed.
The project’s first clues reportedly appeared in August 2026, when software strings, internal codenames and graphics found inside Samsung’s companion apps pointed to wireless over-ear headphones. One of the names associated with the device was Galaxy H1, which could have been an internal designation rather than the final branding. Samsung previously competed in this category with its Level Over and Level On headphones more than a decade ago, before shifting its consumer audio focus toward the Galaxy Buds family.
Galaxy Studio is expected to sit at the top of Samsung’s Galaxy audio lineup, potentially competing with Apple’s AirPods Max, Sony’s WH-1000XM series and Bose’s QuietComfort headphones. The “Studio” branding hints at a premium positioning, but it does not establish anything about sound quality or specific features. Details about drivers, active noise cancellation, supported codecs and battery life are still missing, as is pricing. Those specifications will be essential in determining how Samsung’s headphones compare with established rivals.
Some reports suggest an early 2027 launch, possibly alongside the Galaxy S27 series, although that timing is also speculative. Close integration with Galaxy phones and tablets would be a logical direction, with convenient pairing and switching between compatible devices among the possibilities. If the project reaches the market, Galaxy Studio would expand Samsung’s audio range with a full-size wireless option for longer listening sessions. For now, both the product name and the proposed launch window should be treated as leaks.