Headset Market Analysis

Type (In-ear, Over-ear)

Over-ear segment is anticipated to dominate over 45% headset market share by 2036. The segment growth can be attributed to the continuous advancements in the over-ear headset features such as compact, portable, and active noise cancellation. Over-ear headsets are portable, possess a longer battery life for enhanced audio, and are increasingly used among consumers to enhance their overall experience. In August 2023, JBL announced the launch of JBL LIVE 770NC and 670NC headphones in a comfortable over-ear headband style. These headsets deliver sound with true adaptive noise canceling, and smart ambient technology, and offer sophisticated customization.

Connectivity (Wired, Wireless)

By the end of 2036, wireless segment is projected to dominate around 55% headset market share. Rising investments in the development of innovative technologies such as Bluetooth, WI-FI, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and others are the major factors boosting the segment’s growth. . In July 2024, Edifier International introduces the STAX SPIRIT S5 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones to provide a superior audio experience to the customers. The STAX SPIRIT S5 is a portable device with Bluetooth V5.4 technology and embedded with a 2μm thin film and 2nd gen EqualMass wiring technologies.

Application (Commercial, Personal)

In headset market, personal segment is set to account for around 75% revenue share by 2036, owing to the increasing popularity of headsets among consumers for leisure, listening to music, sports, fitness, and gaming. There has been a growing inclination towards highly advanced headset devices for better audio quality in personal devices such as laptops, mobiles, and computers. In April 2024, Marshall introduced the Major V on-ear headphones, offering over 100+ hours of wireless playtime and improved comfort and battery longevity. These headphones are equipped with a customizable button that provides instant access to features such as Spotify control, EQ adjustment, and voice assistant activation.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Type	In-ear Over-ear
Connectivity	Wired Wireless
Application	Commercial Personal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2023, the headset industry size was valued at USD 84.1 billion.

The market size for headset is projected to cross USD 2228.1 billion by the end of 2036 expanding at a CAGR of 31.4% during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036.

The major players in the market are Motorola, ULTIMATE EARS, Apple, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., Skullcandy, Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Matrics Inc., Zebronics India Pvt. Ltd., Bose Corporation, and others.

The over-ear segment is anticipated to account for market share of 45% during 2024-2036.

APAC Headset market is poised to hold a 42% share by the end of 2036.

Headset Market Analysis