Active Noise Cancellation Headphones Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

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 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.

Market Segmentation

The 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

Market Breakup by Type

• Wired
• Wireless

Market Breakup by Price Range

• Premium
• Moderate
• Low

Market Breakup by Sales Channel

• Online
• Offline

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Type

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 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.