
Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The global active noise cancellation headphones market size reached nearly USD 15.79 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.40% between 2025 and 2034 to reach a value of around USD 46.48 Billion by 2034.
Key Trends in the Market
Active noise cancellation headphone refers to an electronic device that reduces unwanted background sounds or disturbances to provide quality listening experiences to users. This headphone technology uses a combination of microphones and speakers to detect and cancel noises in the environment.
The EMR’s report titled “Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Product
The wireless segment accounts for a significant portion of the active noise cancellation headphones market share. This can be attributed to the convenience, flexibility, and sleek designs of wireless headphones as compared to their wired counterparts. Wireless active noise cancellation headphones are convenient to wear during activities such as exercising. Moreover, the tangle-free listening experience, unrestricted movement, customisability, and comfort offered by wireless active noise cancellation headphones are further boosting their appeal.
Market Share by Region
As per the active noise cancellation headphones market analysis, the Asia Pacific is likely to rapidly grow in the forecast period, owing to the growing consumer sales of consumer electronics across emerging economies such as India and China. In addition, the increasing number of earwear and audio startups like Nothing and BoAt providing high-quality active noise cancellation headphones at affordable prices are driving the market demand in the region.
Competitive Landscape
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global active noise cancellation headphones market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG is a leading company which manufactures and sells electronic equipment such as headphones, wireless monitoring products, and different types of smart wearables. It was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany.
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Koninklijke Philips N.V. is a multinational conglomerate corporation which was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company manufactures imaging solutions, hardware, software, and devices such as headphones.
Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading corporation which manufactures and markets high-end consumer electronics such as television, camera, headphone, and theatre system, among others. The company was established in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Other active noise cancellation headphones market players include Bose Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Apple Inc., Skullcandy, Inc., Xiaomi Corporation, Plantronics, Inc., Asustek Computer Inc, and Pioneer Corporation, among others.
Key Trends in the Market
Active noise cancellation headphone refers to an electronic device that reduces unwanted background sounds or disturbances to provide quality listening experiences to users. This headphone technology uses a combination of microphones and speakers to detect and cancel noises in the environment.
- The growing adoption of consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, among others, is escalating sales of active noise cancellation headphones. Technological advancements and innovations, coupled with the growing demand for high-quality audio, are also fuelling the active noise cancellation headphones market growth.
- Moreover, the increasing awareness pertaining to advantages offered by active noise cancellation headphones, such as improved concentration, enhanced listening experience, and heightened quality, among others, is further boosting the market growth.
- Rapid urbanisation, an increasing number of working professionals, rising disposable incomes, and the surging popularity of OTT platforms are some of the crucial active noise cancellation headphones market trends.
- Growing innovations and research activities by leading consumer electronics manufacturers aimed towards developing active noise cancellation headphones with better performance, fast charging, and greater battery backup are expected to bolster the popularity of the product in upcoming years.
The EMR’s report titled “Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Product
- In-ear
- On-ear
- Over-ear
- Wired
- Wireless
- Premium
- Moderate
- Low
- Online
- Offline
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
The wireless segment accounts for a significant portion of the active noise cancellation headphones market share. This can be attributed to the convenience, flexibility, and sleek designs of wireless headphones as compared to their wired counterparts. Wireless active noise cancellation headphones are convenient to wear during activities such as exercising. Moreover, the tangle-free listening experience, unrestricted movement, customisability, and comfort offered by wireless active noise cancellation headphones are further boosting their appeal.
Market Share by Region
As per the active noise cancellation headphones market analysis, the Asia Pacific is likely to rapidly grow in the forecast period, owing to the growing consumer sales of consumer electronics across emerging economies such as India and China. In addition, the increasing number of earwear and audio startups like Nothing and BoAt providing high-quality active noise cancellation headphones at affordable prices are driving the market demand in the region.
Competitive Landscape
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global active noise cancellation headphones market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG is a leading company which manufactures and sells electronic equipment such as headphones, wireless monitoring products, and different types of smart wearables. It was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany.
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Koninklijke Philips N.V. is a multinational conglomerate corporation which was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company manufactures imaging solutions, hardware, software, and devices such as headphones.
Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a leading corporation which manufactures and markets high-end consumer electronics such as television, camera, headphone, and theatre system, among others. The company was established in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Other active noise cancellation headphones market players include Bose Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Apple Inc., Skullcandy, Inc., Xiaomi Corporation, Plantronics, Inc., Asustek Computer Inc, and Pioneer Corporation, among others.
Table of Contents
178 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Analysis
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market by Product
- 5.4.1 In-ear
- 5.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.2 On-ear
- 5.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.3 Over-ear
- 5.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market by Type
- 5.5.1 Wired
- 5.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.2 Wireless
- 5.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market by Price Range
- 5.6.1 Premium
- 5.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.2 Moderate
- 5.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.3 Low
- 5.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.7 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market by Sales Channel
- 5.7.1 Online
- 5.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.7.2 Offline
- 5.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.8 Global Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market by Region
- 5.8.1 North America
- 5.8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.8.2 Europe
- 5.8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.8.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.8.4 Latin America
- 5.8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.8.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6 North America Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Analysis
- 6.1 United States of America
- 6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6.2 Canada
- 6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7 Europe Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Analysis
- 7.1 United Kingdom
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Germany
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 France
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Italy
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 Asia Pacific Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Analysis
- 8.1 China
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Japan
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 India
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 ASEAN
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.5 Australia
- 8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.6 Others
- 9 Latin America Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Analysis
- 9.1 Brazil
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Argentina
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Mexico
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Others
- 10 Middle East and Africa Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Analysis
- 10.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 United Arab Emirates
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Nigeria
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 South Africa
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Competitive Landscape
- 12.1 Supplier Selection
- 12.2 Key Global Players
- 12.3 Key Regional Players
- 12.4 Key Player Strategies
- 12.5 Company Profiles
- 12.5.1 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
- 12.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.1.4 Certifications
- 12.5.2 Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- 12.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.2.4 Certifications
- 12.5.3 Sony Corporation
- 12.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.3.4 Certifications
- 12.5.4 Bose Corporation
- 12.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.4.4 Certifications
- 12.5.5 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
- 12.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.5.4 Certifications
- 12.5.6 Apple Inc.
- 12.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.6.4 Certifications
- 12.5.7 Skullcandy, Inc.
- 12.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.7.4 Certifications
- 12.5.8 Xiaomi Corporation
- 12.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.8.4 Certifications
- 12.5.9 Plantronics, Inc.
- 12.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.9.4 Certifications
- 12.5.10 Asustek Computer Inc
- 12.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.10.4 Certifications
- 12.5.11 Pioneer Corporation
- 12.5.11.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.11.4 Certifications
- 12.5.12 Others
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