Hottest Bluetooth Portable Audio Products

by Arvi Marie Dacuba (Content Editor)

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Audio devices are very popular nowadays, both for entertainment and for work or study. These gadgets are necessities in today's digital world. With a plethora of these to choose from, buyers ought to know which ones are the most popular to cater to customers' growing demand for these tech devices, plus boost more sales.

Smart speakers

Tech-savvy millennial and Gen-Z home occupants consider smart speakers as their first investment when building a smart home. Thanks to the rapid growth of the smart home market and demand for home automation, smart speaker sales have hit US$6.9 billion in 2020. Emergen Research predicts the revenue to reach US$24 billion by 2028. Furthermore, Counterpoint estimates the market to grow at a 21 percent CAGR from 2020 to 2025. Compared to a regular Bluetooth speaker, the Wi-Fi-enabled smart speaker supports voice commands and acts as a control hub for the smart home. It can be used to control smart TVs, smart LED bulbs, smart door locks and security cameras.

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Bluetooth speakers

Buyers can never go wrong with the basics. Bluetooth speakers are audio must-haves for both the regular consumer and audiophiles. These wireless portable speakers are used to play music or are used as an audio source when people are consuming online content on Netflix, YouTube, for example. Even though speakers on tablets and phones are getting better, their sound quality is still unmatched with a dedicated Bluetooth speaker. Several speakers on Global Sources come in attractive designs and innovative features that stand out. Some of these include speakers with eye-catching LED lights, or those that double as wireless chargers and alarm clocks. These come in different sizes and shapes, which cater to every customer’s preference. Their durability is another selling point, as many of today’s Bluetooth speakers have water resistance ratings.

Cases for AirPods

Apple’s AirPods series are one of the most popular wireless earbuds today. With their decent battery life, easy charging, compatibility with other iOs devices like iPhones and iPads, portability, and these being a product of California tech giant Apple make AirPods highly in demand. With Apple products come the boom of related accessories. AirPods users like to invest in protective yet attractive cases for AirPods that embody their style. Trendy designs include Among Us-, fruit-, Starbucks drink-, milk tea-, Sponge Bob-shaped AirPods cases.

Bluetooth headphones

Another audio must-have is a pair of Bluetooth headphones, which can be used in gaming, listening to music, recording, watching videos, or most recently since the pandemic - in online meetings and live streams, to avoid audio feedback. The market of this high-demand gadget is expected by PR Newswire to reach about US$ 41 billion by 2027, from US$ 19 billion in 2020, with a 12 percent CAGR. For a superior audio experience, audiophiles like to upgrade from over-ear headphones to in-ear Bluetooth headphones or noise-canceling headphones. These Bluetooth earphones can be wired, wireless or both, come with built-in or external Mics, depending on the user's preference, use and budget.

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DAB radios

Radios aren't going anywhere anytime soon despite the emergence of audio streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. According to Radio.co, radio is still the most popular form of media in the US. Radio reaches 90 percent of adults aged 18 to 34, 94 percent aged 35 to 49 and 91 percent aged 50 and older. These data indicate that radio is still very relevant today. In addition, these devices don't need internet connection to function, nor do they charge any form of monthly subscription. This is why DAB radios are quite popular. Compared to regular FM and AM radios, DAB radios offer clearer sound quality and no tuning is needed. A lot of these also have Bluetooth connectivity and can even double as mobile phone chargers.

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