IDC: In First Half of the Year, Global Open-Ear Headphones Grab Over 10% Market Share, with Clip-On Variants Spearheading Growth
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Based on IDC's "Global Wearable Device Market Quarterly Tracker Report," during the first half of 2025, global shipments of ear-worn devices soared to 170 million units, marking an 11.8% year-on-year increase. Among these, open-ear products constituted 10.1% of the total shipments. They exhibited a remarkable 61.1% year-on-year surge, driving market growth through their innovative designs and cutting-edge conduction technologies. Open-ear products predominantly encompass neckband, clip-on, and ear-hook styles. Clip-on products, distinguished by their elegant appearance and distinctive wearing style, accounted for 41.6% of the shipments in the first half of 2025. This represents an 89.3% year-on-year spike, making them the fastest-growing segment within the open-ear product category.