Market Overview:
The global silent earbuds market size was valued at USD 2,588.1 million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5,086.21 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2030.
Silent earbuds are becoming more and more popular because of their capacity to block out other noises and sounds, allowing users to hear clearer audio through the buds. As communication becomes a significant difficulty in such a fast-paced and noisy workforce, silent earphones establish their value in this context. As tinnitus, a hearing disorder brought on by frequent exposure to loud noises in a workplace grows more widespread, active noise-canceling headphones are growing in popularity. It is possible for the user to listen to audio at low volumes thanks to the electrical circuitry in these headphones, which eliminates background noise.
Top Key Players Covered in The Silent Earbuds Market:
- Apple Inc.
- Bose Corporation
- Harman International Industries Incorporated
- Sony Corporation
- Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
- GN Store Nord A/S
- Skullcandy
- Panasonic
- ZQuiet and other major players.
Market Dynamics and Factors:
Silent earbuds are getting popular due to their ability to cancel the external noises and sounds which can help to hear crisp sounds from the earbuds. In the loud workspace environment, silent earbuds prove their worth as communication becomes a major challenge in such a fast pace and loud workspace. Active noise-canceling headphones are becoming more popular as Tinnitus, a hearing disease brought on by repeated exposure to loud noises in a work environment, becomes more common.
As the corporate sector returned to normal in terms of work from the office and loud workspaces began to fill with employees. To communicate better, silent earbuds can help employees to hear clearly and convey messages promptly due to active noise-canceling technology. Companies are keen to provide high-performing gear for higher output which is likely to boost the sales of silent earbuds. Also, there is a high demand for domestic use as silent earbuds help to sleep better due to noise cancellation. There is many populations who have trouble sleeping at night due to external noises and a loud environment.
Silent Earbuds Market Report Highlight:
- By Type, the Active segment is dominating the Silent Earbuds Market. In recent years, the use of active noise cancellation (ANC) technology in portable audio devices has increased. According to A true wireless stereo (TWS), the hearable's adoption of ANC has increased from 37 percent for models produced before December 2019 to 72 percent for those released after January 2020, nearly doubling in price for products over USD 100.
- By Connectivity, the Wireless segment is expected to dominate the Silent Earbuds Market. Wireless headphones demand has surged exponentially in past years as Bluetooth technology has become cheaper to integrate into the headphones which started the trend of wireless headphones among the young population. Due to easy handling, no risk of wire malfunction, and easy connectivity with other devices boosted the demand for wireless earbuds.
- Asia-Pacific dominates the Silent Earbuds Market and is expected to continue the growth trend during the forecasted period. Due to the sheer volume of customers and demand for electronic products from central and southeast Asian countries making international companies focus on the region. Hence, increased manufacturing facilities and apt marketing practices benefited the key manufacturers of silent earbuds such as Sony, Bose, Apple, and Sennheiser. The area has adopted active noise-canceling headphones on a large scale as a result of these players' presence and the substantial research and development work, they have done.
Key Industry Development:
- In May 2023, Apple solidified its dominance in the audio market by acquiring Beats Electronics for a staggering $3 billion. This move gave Apple access to Beats' popular headphone and earbud lines, including the Powerbeats Pro and Studio Buds, further strengthening its position in the silent earbuds segment.
- In January 2023, Jabra acquired GN Hearing: Jabra, a leading Danish audio brand, expanded its reach in the hearing aid market by acquiring GN Hearing for €2.5 billion. This strategic move allows Jabra to leverage GN Hearing's expertise in hearing technology to develop more advanced noise-canceling solutions for its earbuds.
Silent Earbuds Market Segmentation:
By Type
- Active
- Hybrid
- Passive
By Application Type
- Wired
- Wireless
By Application Type
- Retail
- Online
For this report, Introspective Market Research has segmented the Silent Earbuds Market based on region:
Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Units, 2022-2028)
- North America
- The U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Eastern Europe
- Russia
- Bulgaria
- The Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Poland
- Romania
- Rest of Eastern Europe
- Western Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Western Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Singapore
- Australia
- New-Zealand
- Rest of APAC
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of SA
