by Strategy Analytics, Apple sold nearly 60 million AirPods in 2019, putting it far ahead of any competitor.
Strategy Analytics found that Apple holds more than half of all market share for wireless earphone sales. Its two closest rivals, Samsung and Xiaomi, each hold less than 10% market share. As the analyst house notes, this isn't wildly surprising since Apple kickstarted the category when the AirPods first launched in 2016.
Thanks to the AirPods' premium pricing, Apple not only dominated market share but also command of revenue for all wireless headphone sales. The firm has devoured 71% of all wireless earphone revenue — hardly a surprise given AirPods start at $160, and the higher end AirPods Pro start at $250. The latest-generation Samsung Galaxy Buds start at $130.
if we count $159 each it will be $9.5 Billion in revenue. Enough to be the next Fortune 500 company.
Single AirPods or PAIRS? 😂
Not hard when your updated phone demands it!
Hence why it’s stock has taken off again. Despite the slowdown in iPhone sales. AirPods saved the day for $APPL stock
Wonder how many of those sales were from repeat customers that lost their first pair.🤔
Apparently 60 million sets of ears don't mind hearing lousy sound.
It's because people keep losing them