GoKawiilWhy earbuds typically cost less than headphones
Earbuds generally carry lower price tags than headphones due to differences in materials, components and manufacturing scale. Market research firm Mordor Intelligence found true-wireless stereo earbuds made up 68.2% of revenue in the earbud and headphone market in 2025, citing their portability, lightweight design and improvements like battery life and spatial-audio rendering as contributing factors.