Delray Beach, FL, Nov. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wireless Audio Device Market is projected to reach from USD 56.5 billion in 2024 to USD 70.9 billion by 2029; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2029.
The rapid advancement of wireless technologies, especially Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, has considerably improved sound quality and accessibility in wireless devices. The incorporation of wireless audio devices with smart devices and ecosystems (such as smartphones, tablets, and smart home systems) improves their functionality. Voice control, smart assistants, and multi-device connectivity are all quite useful features. In addition, technological breakthroughs, consumer demands for efficiency and flexibility, audio quality enhancements, sustainability factors, and the combination of these electronics with new technologies such as AR and VR.
Top Wireless Audio Device Companies - Key Market Players
- Apple Inc (US),
- SAMSUNG (South Korea),
- Bose Corporation (US),
- Sonos, Inc. (US),
- Sony Corporation (Japan),
- Masimo (US),
- Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG (Germany).
Impact of AI/Gen AI on wireless audio device market
The development of AI and Generative AI to the wireless audio device market is considerably driving technology and enhancing consumer satisfaction in a variety of ways. Artificial intelligence enables dynamic listening experience, excellent noise cancellation, and individualized audio settings. Voice assistants and contextual consciousness enhance accessibility and smart functioning, while predictive technologies boost content suggestions and customer engagement. AI improves power management, speech recognition precision, and real-time language translation. Generative AI helps to create tailored audio content and facilitates product development. Furthermore, AI improves security and data protection with features like biometric authentication. These developments are expected to fuel more growth and innovation in the wireless audio device sector.
Wireless Audio Device Market Dynamics:
Driver: Rising need for Bluetooth and portable speakers
As wireless technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi continue to evolve, consumers are progressively transitioning toward wireless audio devices industry. This gradual shift in preference has led to an increased demand for wireless and portable speakers. The rising popularity of music and podcast streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music have increased the demand for portable speakers. Unlike traditional speakers, these portable devices are designed for easy transportation, allowing you to enjoy your music anywhere, whether it's on a hike, at a picnic, or during a pool party or beach trip. The wireless convenience of Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables, avoiding the hassle of tangled or snagged wires. This feature is especially beneficial for active users and those who frequently move around.
Restraint: Hearing impairment from prolonged use of headphones and earbuds
The prolonged use of headphones to listen to music or talk over the phone affects the hearing power of users. According to a study undertaken by the New York City Health Department, continuous exposure to loud noise (through loudspeakers, headphones) can damage the delicate inner ear cells of users and can result in hearing impairment or complete hearing loss.
Opportunity: Gaining popularity among health and fitness sector
Wireless audio devices designed for health and fitness often feature enhancements that significantly improve the workout experience. High-quality sound and immersive audio play a crucial role in keeping users motivated during their exercises. Additionally, many devices offer customizable sound profiles and equalizer settings, allowing users to personalize their audio experience according to their preferences. The wireless design of these devices provides unmatched convenience during workouts. Users can enjoy their music, podcasts, or guided sessions without the hassle of tangled cords. Many of these devices are equipped with sensors that track various fitness metrics, such as steps taken, distance covered, calories burned, and even VO2 max levels. Furthermore, real-time heart rate monitoring is a common feature, providing valuable data that can be synced with fitness apps for a comprehensive overview of the user's performance.
Challenge: Compromising audio quality due to bandwidth constraints, coding delays, and errors
Engineers designing wireless audio devices must ensure that these devices deliver high-quality audio in real-time using wireless technology. Bandwidth constraints, coding delays, and bit errors affect the quality of the audio delivered by wireless audio devices. Though innovations in wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi offer advantages in terms of reception of digital audio wherever and whenever required, the convergence of audio with video in consumer devices poses a challenge to manufacturers of these devices.
Wireless Audio Device Market Segmentation:
- True Wireless Hearables/Airpods to account for the largest share of the wireless audio device market in 2023.
- Bluetooth technology to dominate wireless audio device market during the forecast period.
- Consumer application to register the largest share wireless audio device market during the forecast period.
- Smart devices to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
