Wireless Audio Device Market

Industry Overview

The Global Wireless Audio Device Market reached USD 71.3 billion by 2023 and is projected to achieve USD 154.3 billion by 2030, with a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 17.3% throughout the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

Ideally, all wireless audio devices improve the functionality of audio accessories for PCs, laptops, smartphones, and gaming consoles. The wireless operation relies on different technologies, such as Bluetooth, RF, airplay, IR, Wi-Fi, and more. These technologies promote media streaming in real-time from the primary source to the output with seamless connectivity and offering convenience and flexibility.

As a result, these devices are used extensively for a wide range of applications in the consumer, commercial, defense, and automotive sectors, which accounts for the significant and continual growth of this market. 

COVID-19 has also contributed to the growth of this specific market since the demand for home entertainment and video streaming platforms increased significantly as people stayed in their homes. Also, remote learning, remote workouts, and remote working have spurred the expansion of this market.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Product

The global wireless audio devices market can be divided into earphones, headphones, headsets, speaker systems, sound bars, microphones, earbuds or hearables, and more, based on the product. Out of these, the headphones segment is expected to grow significantly within the forecast period due to its extensive use and acceptance of the benefits offered, such as seamless data transmission wirelessly from the source, like smartphones, to output units, such as speakers with built-in control functions.

Insight by Technology

Based on the technologies, the market can be divided into smart and non-smart gadgets. Reports show that the former will grow significantly and at a much faster rate than the latter due to extensive technological advancements.

Insight by Functionality

The market can also be divided based on the functionality into Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Airplay, Radio Frequency, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo, and more.

Out of these all, the Bluetooth + Wi-Fi combo segment holds the larger share of the market and is expected to grow significantly due to the increase in demand for wireless devices for their portability, seamless connectivity, and cost-effectiveness.

Insight by Application

Based on diverse applications, this market can also be divided into commercial, home audio, consumer, automotive, and more. Out of these, the consumer segment is expected to grow more than the other segments within the forecast period due to wider acceptance and use of headsets, headphones, and speakers with computers, smartphones, and gaming consoles.

Global Wireless Audio Device Market Report Coverage

Industry Dynamics

Industry Trends

One of the most notable trends witnessed in this industry is the rise in the use of connected devices. In addition, technological improvements, innovative products, and increased spending on semiconductors are also worth mentioning in this regard.

Moreover, the growth dynamics of this market are subject to the increased use of wireless audio systems in the defense sector for secure, seamless, long-distance communication.

Growth Drivers

There is a significant growth in the demand for different types of informative devices such as PCs, laptops, TVs, tablets, smartphones, and in-vehicle devices. Also, there has been a notable increase in the adoption of innovative wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and others. Both these factors drive this market to grow.

The benefits offered by these systems also account for the growth of the market. These benefits include improved technology that promises seamless connectivity and better reception and transmission of signals, convenience in use since there are no wires required to connect devices,durability, and longevity.

Consumers today have a higher demand for mobile solutions such as cloud services, and others and the Original Equipment Manufacturers are investing more in research and development for better products to cater to the needs of the people.The devices today offer better features such as remote accessibility, portability, and ease of installation and maintenance, better and faster audio transmission, which has resulted in growing popularity.These devices, therefore, can be used for various applications in different sectors, such as media, entertainment, education, sports, conferences, meetings, news broadcasting, auctions, and more.And, as said earlier, the impact on society and lifestyle has also spurred the growth of the global wireless audio device market.

Restraints

There are severe restrictions imposed by the government on the volume of audio devices since exposure to high sound levels of more than 85 decibels for more than 8 hours can cause hearing impairment. Also, strict government regulations, privacy, quality, and power concerns impede market growth. Efforts are however made to liberalize things including mitigating health hazards so that the growth of this market is not hampered.

Opportunities

The growth of global wireless audio devices is not going to be affected significantly despite the obstacles due to continual and rapid technological improvements. These gadgets offer better performance and convenience to the users along with other influencing factors for its expansion.

Geographic Overview

North America leads the market since it excels in the commercialization aspect of new technologies. Moreover, the rising popularity and adoption among users of electronic devices and the importance of innovative wireless technologies will also foster its growth in this specific region.

On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific countries are also expected to grow significantly during the forecast period due to a high CAGR, continual economic growth, growing adoption of such devices in the consumer electronics segment, and faster industrialization.

Key Players Covered in the Report

Some of the major players in the wireless audio device industry include Apple Inc., SONY ELECTRONICS INC., HARMAN International, Sonos, Inc., Bose Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., VOXX International Corp., Shure, Sound United, and Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Recent Developments by Key Players 

Sony has launched three wireless microphones with exceptional sound quality, unparalleled portability and lightweight. ECM-S1 enables clear sound pickup with high-quality streaming microphone sound for in-camera audio recording and ECM-W3 and ECM-W3S allow for a wide range of shooting.

Harman International (Samsung’s wholly owned audio electronics) has acquired Roon Labs (the US-based high-end music streaming platform) for its streaming platform and hi-fi sound. Roon offers a music player platform with a rich interface for browsing and discovering music. It is supported by various operating systems which is compatible with any audio device.

The Wireless Audio Device Market report includes a comprehensive market segmentation analysis as well as projections for the analysis period 2025-2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

• By Product
  • Headphones
  • Earphones
  • Speaker Systems
  • Headsets
  • Microphones
  • Sound Bars
  • True Wireless Hearables/ Earbuds
  • Others
• By Technology
  • Smart Devices
  • Non-Smart Devices
• By Functionality
  • Airplay
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth + Wi-Fi
  • Radio Frequency
  • others
• By Application
  • Commercial
  • Consumer
  • Home Audio
  • Automotive
  • Others

Region Covered in the Report

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Brazil
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Other Countries

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1.    Research Overview

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Product
                1.2.2.    By Technology 
                1.2.3.    By Functionality
                1.2.4.    By Application                
                1.2.5.    By Region
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Market Methodology
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1. Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2. Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1. Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2. Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3. Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4. Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

        3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
        3.3.    Competitive Insight
                3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis
                3.3.3.    Market Share Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        4.1.    Global Market Overview
        4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2030

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

        5.1.    By Product
                5.1.1.    Headphones
                        5.1.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030  
                5.1.2.    Earphones
                        5.1.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.3.    Speaker Systems
                        5.1.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030  
                5.1.4.    Headsets
                        5.1.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.5.    Microphones
                        5.1.5.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.6.    Soundbars
                        5.1.6.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.6.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030  
                5.1.7.    True Wireless Hearables/ Earbuds
                        5.1.7.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.7.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.8.    Others
                        5.1.8.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.8.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030        
        5.2.    By Technology
                5.2.1.    Smart Devices
                        5.2.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.2.2.    Non-Smart Devices
                        5.2.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030        
        5.3.    By Functionality   
                5.3.1.    AirPlay
                        5.3.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.2.    Bluetooth
                        5.3.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.3.    Wi-Fi
                        5.3.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.4.    Bluetooth + Wi-Fi
                        5.3.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.5.    Radio Frequency
                        5.3.5.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.6.    Others
                        5.3.6.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.6.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030        
        5.4.    By Application
                5.4.1.    Commercial
                        5.4.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.2.    Consumer
                        5.4.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.3.    Home Audio
                        5.4.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.4.    Automotive
                        5.4.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.5.    Others
                        5.4.5.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030       
        
6.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        6.1.    By Product
        6.2.    By Technology 
        6.3.    By Functionality
        6.4.    By Application        
        6.5.    By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico
                6.5.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.5.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.5.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Product
        7.2.    By Technology 
        7.3.    By Functionality
        7.4.    By Application        
        7.5.    By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe
                7.5.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.6.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Product
        8.2.    By Technology 
        8.3.    By Functionality
        8.4.    By Application        
        8.5.    By Country – China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific
                8.5.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.5.    Singapore Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.6.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Product
        9.2.    By Technology 
        9.3.    By Functionality
        9.4.    By Application        
        9.5.    By Country – Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., and Other Countries
                9.5.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.5.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.5.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.5.4.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Company Profiles

        10.1.    Apple Inc.
                10.1.1.    Snapshot
                10.1.2.    Overview
                10.1.3.    Offerings
                10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                10.1.5.    Recent Developments
        10.2.    SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
                10.2.1.    Snapshot
                10.2.2.    Overview
                10.2.3.    Offerings
                10.2.4.    Financial Insight
                10.2.5.    Recent Developments
        10.3.    HARMAN International
                10.3.1.    Snapshot
                10.3.2.    Overview
                10.3.3.    Offerings
                10.3.4.    Financial Insight
                10.3.5.    Recent Developments
        10.4.    Sonos, Inc.
                10.4.1.    Snapshot
                10.4.2.    Overview
                10.4.3.    Offerings
                10.4.4.    Financial Insight
                10.4.5.    Recent Developments
        10.5.    Bose Corporation
                10.5.1.    Snapshot
                10.5.2.    Overview
                10.5.3.    Offerings
                10.5.4.    Financial Insight
                10.5.5.    Recent Developments
        10.6.    Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
                10.6.1.    Snapshot
                10.6.2.    Overview
                10.6.3.    Offerings
                10.6.4.    Financial Insight
                10.6.5.    Recent Developments
        10.7.    VOXX International Corp.
                10.7.1.    Snapshot
                10.7.2.    Overview
                10.7.3.    Offerings
                10.7.4.    Financial Insight
                10.7.5.    Recent Developments
        10.8.    Shure
                10.8.1.    Snapshot
                10.8.2.    Overview
                10.8.3.    Offerings
                10.8.4.    Financial Insight
                10.8.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    Sound United
                10.9.1.    Snapshot
                10.9.2.    Overview
                10.9.3.    Offerings
                10.9.4.    Financial Insight
                10.9.5.    Recent Developments
        10.10.   Koninklijke Philips N.V.
                10.10.1.   Snapshot
                10.10.2.   Overview
                10.10.3.   Offerings
                10.10.4.   Financial Insight
                10.10.5.   Recent Developments      

11.    Appendix

        11.1.    Exchange Rates
        11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to the availability of information in the secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 5 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 9 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 11 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 12 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 13 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 14 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 15 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 17 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 18 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 19 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 21 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 22 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 23 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 24 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 25 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 26 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 27 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 29 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 30 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 31 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 33 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 34 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 35 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 36 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 37 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 38 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 39 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 40 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 41 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 42 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 43 Asia–Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 44  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 45  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 46  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 47  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 48  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 49  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 50  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 51  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 52  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 53  RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 54 Snapshot – Apple Inc.
Table 55 Snapshot – SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
Table 56 Snapshot – HARMAN International
Table 57 Snapshot – Sonos, Inc.
Table 58 Snapshot – Bose Corporation
Table 59 Snapshot – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Table 60 Snapshot – VOXX International Corp.
Table 61 Snapshot – Shure
Table 62 Snapshot – Sound United
Table 63 Snapshot – Koninklijke Philips N.V.

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Sources for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Wireless Audio Device Market- Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Wireless Audio Device Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 13 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 15 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 16 Global Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 17 North America Wireless Audio Device Market Highlight
Figure 18 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 19 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 20 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 21 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 22 North America Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 23 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market Highlight
Figure 24 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 25 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 26 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 27 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 28 Europe Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 29 Asia-Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market Highlight
Figure 30 Asia-Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 31 Asia-Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 32 Asia-Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 33 Asia-Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 34 Asia-Pacific Wireless Audio Device Market, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 35 RoW Wireless Audio Device Market Highlight
Figure 36 RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 37 RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Technology, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 38 RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Functionality, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 39 RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 40 RoW Wireless Audio Device Market, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)