Recent #headset news in the semiconductor industry

➀ After two years of decline, AR/VR headset shipments grew by 10% in 2024, according to IDC.

➁ Meta leads the market with a 74.6% share, followed by Apple, Sony, ByteDance, and XREAL.

➂ Meta and XREAL are the only two among the top five companies that recorded year-over-year growth.

hothardware

4 months ago

Cherry, The Popular Keyboard Switch Maker, Unveils Its First Wireless Gaming Headset

➀ Cherry, known for its keyboard switches, has unveiled its first wireless gaming headset, the XTRFY H3;

➁ The headset promises features like 53-millimeter dynamic drivers, game-optimized sound, and a 100-hour battery life;

➂ Developed in collaboration with professional esports athletes, the H3 aims to offer comfort, sound, customization, and performance.

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electronicsweekly

7 months ago

Q3 AR/VR headsets return to growth

➀ After two quarters of declines, Q3 shipments of AR/VR headsets rose 12.8% according to IDC, driven by Meta's Quest 3 and Sony's PSVR2. ➁ Mixed Reality headsets, like the Quest 3, are expected to grow 21.7% in 2025. ➂ Extended Reality devices are forecasted to have a 85.7% CAGR through 2028.

AR Growth IDC Meta Sony VR headset shipments

electronicsweekly

7 months ago

VR/MR headset growth propelled by budget devices

➀ TrendForce estimates that 2024 shipments of VR and MR headsets will increase by 8.8% y-o-y to 9.6 million units; ➁ Three trends are identified: the dominance of low-cost devices, the shift from entertainment accessories to productivity tools, and OLEDoS becoming the preferred display technology for high-end near-eye devices; ➂ Meta leads the VR and MR device shipments with a 73% market share in 2024, driven by the affordable Quest 3S, while the high-end Quest Pro 2 is suspended.

Apple Market Share Meta Sony TrendForce VR headset shipments

electronicsweekly

10 months ago

Q2 AR/VR headset shipments down 28% y-o-y

➀ Shipments of AR/VR headsets in Q2 2024 fell 28.1% year-on-year to 1.1 million units, with IDC forecasting a 1.5% decrease in full-year shipments. ➁ Next year, sales are expected to rise 41.4% due to new technology and more affordable devices. ➂ Mixed reality (MR) headsets are predicted to grow, driven by advancements in technology and consumer-friendly designs.

AR VR headset market growth shipments technology

tomshardware

11 months ago

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Review: The cheaper Nova 7

➀ The Arctis Nova 5 offers a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset with lifestyle versatility. ➁ It features a comfortable design, dual wireless connectivity, and a long battery life. ➂ However, it suffers from connection issues and audio performance limitations.

SteelSeries gaming headset

tomshardware

12 months ago

Turtle Beach Atlas Air Review: Feels like air, but sounds better

❶ The Atlas Air headset offers a lightweight, comfortable, and open-back design ideal for gaming and music listening at home. ❷ However, its software issues significantly hinder its performance, making it difficult to fully enjoy the headset's features. ❸ Despite its aesthetic and build quality concerns, the headset's audio performance is impressive, but the software problems may deter potential buyers.

Turtle Beach gaming headset

tomshardware

12 months ago

Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro Review: Great sound, but otherwise pretty basic

❶ The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro features studio-quality Stellar.45 drivers, offering excellent audio performance but falls short in comfort and additional features. ❷ The headset is sturdy and has easily replaceable parts, but the non-detachable mic and high price are drawbacks. ❸ Despite its high-quality sound, the MMX 300 Pro lacks wireless connectivity and software support, making it less competitive at its price point.

Beyerdynamic gaming headset

kitguru

about 1 year ago

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Headset Showcase

1. The BlackShark V2 Pro headset by Razer is designed for optimizing in-game performance with features like preset and pro-tuned FPS audio profiles. 2. It comes in three variants tailored for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, compatible with Nintendo Switch and mobile devices via Bluetooth. 3. The headset includes a detachable HyperClear Wideband microphone and offers up to 70 hours of battery life.

Audio Equipment gaming headset

SemiVoice

Recent #headset news in the semiconductor industry

Headset shipments returned to growth in 2024 but due for a dip in 2025

Cherry, The Popular Keyboard Switch Maker, Unveils Its First Wireless Gaming Headset

Q3 AR/VR headsets return to growth

VR/MR headset growth propelled by budget devices

Q2 AR/VR headset shipments down 28% y-o-y

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Review: The cheaper Nova 7

Turtle Beach Atlas Air Review: Feels like air, but sounds better

Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro Review: Great sound, but otherwise pretty basic

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Headset Showcase