Wired and wireless gaming headsets

by Melanie Victoriano (Content Editor)

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The global gaming headsets market, valued at $2.8 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8 percent to reach $4.1 billion in 2027, according to a report published this month by Research and Markets. About 51 percent of the market’s growth, at least until 2024, will come from the Asia-Pacific region, according to market research firm Technavio.

Key growth drivers of the sector are the widespread availability of internet services, the rise of subscription and cloud gaming, the emergence of independent game developers, and the development of e-sports. Income opportunities for gamers through playing tournaments or streaming games on social media channels also contribute to the market’s growth.

Another growth indicator for the sector is the size of the gaming population. In 2020, about 2.69 billion people –two out of every five people in the world – were gamers, playing on consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. China is the largest gaming market, with 655 million gamers as of 2020. The US is second, with 244 million gamers (three out of four Americans). Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Germany join these two countries in the top five market. The number of gamers worldwide is forecast to reach 3.22 billion in 2023.

Manufacturers of wired and wireless gaming headsets in China produce a variety of models ranging from budget units to the best PC gaming headsets, multiplatform models, and those for professional e-sports use. In terms of FOB prices, models on offer range from sub-$10, sub-$50, sub-$180, and about $200 per unit for those with virtual reality functions.

The best gaming headsets provide a balance of sound quality, build quality, connectivity, and battery life.

Typical features of wired and wireless gaming headsets available for sourcing are: 40mm or 50mm neodymium drivers; detachable or retractable noise-cancelling microphones; connectivity options of 3.5mm plug-in jack or USB for wired models, or NFC and Bluetooth for wireless units; and battery life between 20 and 40 hours. Surround sound (7.1-channel) functionality and RGB lighting, which improve the playing ambience, are also current trends. For build quality, materials used for the headband range from all-plastic, to combined plastic and metal, to all-metal arcs and memory foam; those used for earcups are memory foam with either faux or real leather.

The products in this gallery have been handpicked by our market analyst for representing current trends in gaming headsets.

RGB lighting, noise cancellation

Company: Shenzhen HY Electronic Technologies Co. Ltd

The SHY-GH94 from Shenzhen HY  is a wired gaming headset with RGB lighting and a noise-cancelling microphone. Connectivity options are either USB only or USB and 3.5mm plug-in jack. MOQ is 500 units and lead time is 20 to 25 days.

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Foldable, with surround sound

Company: Shenzhen Benda Technology Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Benda’s GH919-2 is a foldable, wired stereo headset with noise cancellation, surround sound, and RGB lighting features. MOQ is 1,000 units and the lead time for mass production is 35 to 45 days.

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Wireless, with ANC

Company: Shenzhen Share E-zone Technology Co. Ltd

Model BT-B2-2 from Shenzhen Share E-zone  is a wireless multiplatform gaming headset that supports Bluetooth 5.1. The unit measures 28x8.5x22cm and weighs 400g. The minimum order is 1,000 units and the production lead time is 25 to 30 days.

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50mm-driver, strong bass

Company: Shenzhen Ruijiahua Technology Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Ruijiahua’s RJH-B04 is a multiplatform gaming headset with a 50mm driver and a noise-cancelling microphone. It has surround sound functionality. The unit measures 12x13x15cm and weighs 120g.

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54-hr battery life, low latency

Company: Shenzhen Pincun Digital Technology Co. Ltd

The P80X-J-001 from Shenzhen Pincun  is a wireless gaming headset with a battery life of 54 hours, a noise-reduction microphone, and low latency. It measures 18.8x18.2x9cm and weighs 600g. The MOQ is 1,000 units and mass production lead time is 30 to 35 days.

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TWS gaming earbuds

Company: LX Brand Ltd

LX Brand’s model T06 is a Bluetooth 5.0 gaming earbud set with a magnetic charging case. It measures 9.5x9.5x3cm and weighs 80g. The minimum order is 1,000 and the production lead time is 10 to 25 days.

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