IDC estimates that the wearable devices will reach about 4 billion in 2020. Apple Watch and AirPods are the most popular

2020/12/03

IDC estimates that the wearable devices will reach about 4 billion in 2020.

Apple Watch and AirPods are the most popular

Keyword: Apple Watch、 Wearable device、Wireless headphone

The epidemic has increased the health awareness of mass consumers, thereby driving the growth of

demand for wearable devices. Recently, the market research organization IDC announced a report on

global shipments of smart wearable devices on the wrist in the third quarter of this year. The data

predicts that Apple's wearable device business has grown by 38.6% over the same period, with

Apple Watch shipments increasing by 75% over the same period.

Wireless headphones are the most popular wearable devices

According to a report issued by IDC, wireless earphones are currently the most popular wearable device in the world,

and it is estimated that the shipment of earphone devices in 2020 will be about 234 million; the shipment of smart

watches will be 91 million; others such as smart hands Ring, the shipment volume is about 68 million.

IDC predicts that the market demand for wearable devices has set a record, which is believed to drive a

continuous increase in shipments.

Wrist-type wearable devices, Apple Watch has grown significantly

In addition, according to a report published by IDC, the total global shipments of smart wearable devices

on the wrist in the third quarter of this year reached 125 million units. Among them, Xiaomi occupies the

most market share, reaching 24.5%, and ranking first. The report believes that because Xiaomi's sports

bracelets and smart watches are cheaper, they can attract more consumers to buy.

In addition, Apple Watch occupies 21.6% of the market share, with total shipments reaching 11.8 million,

an increase of 75% over the same period last year, setting a new quarterly shipment record.

Huawei ranked third with 19.5% market share.

The report pointed out that during the new crown pneumonia epidemic, AirPods and Apple Watch

products were extremely popular in the market. According to the recent financial report data

provided by Apple, in the last quarter of this year, Apple's wearable device products created $7.9 billion

in operating income for the company.