Market research firm Omdia reports global true wireless stereo (TWS) headset shipments fell 0.7% YoY to 82.1 mln units in Q2 2026, the first YoY decline since Q2 2023. China volumes dropped 9.5% YoY and weighed on overall performance. By vendor, Apple led with 16.8 mln units (up 1.2% YoY) and a 20.5% share; Xiaomi held a 10.4% share, Samsung 6.7%, Huawei 6.2% and OPPO 5.0%.

2026-09-18

Market research firm Omdia reports global true wireless stereo (TWS) headset shipments fell 0.7% YoY to 82.1 mln units in Q2 2026, the first YoY decline since Q2 2023. China volumes dropped 9.5% YoY and weighed on overall performance. By vendor, Apple led with 16.8 mln units (up 1.2% YoY) and a 20.5% share; Xiaomi held a 10.4% share, Samsung 6.7%, Huawei 6.2% and OPPO 5.0%.