3 hottest trends in earphones, headphones

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

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Portable audio devices such as earphones and headphones are poised to become hotter through the next few years with online streaming services rising and exciting advancements in audio technologies rolled out.

Earphones and headphones from Global Sources Verified Suppliers reflect the three biggest trends the industry has today and those are:

1. Bluetooth 5.0 – The latest version of Bluetooth to date is now supported by many earphone and headphone models, as seen from exhibitors at the recently concluded Global Sources Consumer Electronics show and on GlobalSources.com. It promises faster speed up to 2Mbps and broader range, which is up to 800ft, many times better compared to previous Bluetooth versions. Bluetooth 5.0 also allows a pair of devices to connect to one audio device at once.

2. True Wireless Stereo – Gone are the days when "wireless" meant just detached from a smartphone but still a physical wire connecting both earbuds is present. Releases nowadays have no visible wires connecting them at all.

3. Longer playing time – In wireless earphones and headphones, from five hours to less than 10 before, now working time canreach 10 hours or more. The secret is bigger battery capacity, which is nearly what small power banks pack today – 2,000 to 3,000mAh, and charging via the case. Headphone jack fans could now possibly switch to wireless audio devices in the near future as battery life improves even more.

Here are ready-to-source earphones and headphones that follow the hottest trends:

Bluetooth 5.0, 20 hours music

Company: Sky Wing Communication Electronics Co. Ltd

Sky Wing's model SK-H1 headphones support Bluetooth 5.0 and play music up to 20 hours per charge. It is noise-cancelling and can last 400 hours on standby.

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TWS, 2,000mAh

Company: Shenzhen Mirako Electronics Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Mirako offers the TWS-38 model, Bluetooth 5.0 TWS earbuds that come in a charging case. The case packs 2,000mAh and can be used as a power bank.

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Foldable, 10 to 13 hours music

Company: AVLink Industrial Co. Ltd

AVLink's BT210-1 model is a pair of Bluetooth 5.0 foldable headphones that play music 10 to 13 hours. It automatically connects to the last paired device.

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3,400mAh charging case

Company: 5D Technology Co. Ltd

This D-BS02 model is a pair of Bluetooth 5.0 TWSearbuds that recharges via its 3,400mAh power bank case. It delivers hi-fi sound and cancels noise.

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Suitable for sports use

Company: Guangzhou Weituoge Electronic Technology Co. Ltd

Guangzhou Weituoge offers the TWS3 model, a pair of TWS headsets that support Bluetooth 5.0. Coming in a hook-type design, they do not fall off even if the wearer is doing sports.

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Slide-out charging case

Company: Xiamen Padmate Technology Co. Ltd

The PaMu-T6 model is a pair of TWS wireless earphones from Xiamen Padmate. They are kept and charged in their 2,000mAh case that features a sliding lid. The earphones have a talk and music time of 12 and 10 hours, respectively.

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