What you need to know

Consumers today are more reliant on various digital devices than ever before, both at home and on the go. Brands continue to innovate and bring new exciting products to market, and while the robust economy faces headwinds via trade wars, economic cycles and negative global indicators, there is healthy consumer appetite for a variety of household and personal tech devices. The number of devices and types of devices that consumers want and will ultimately purchase will vary dramatically based on the audience. Understanding consumers in the market will help marketers connect their brands with their target audience in today’s fragmented consumer landscape.

Definition

This Report tracks ownership of various home and personal electronic devices, intent to purchase, consumer interest in new tech and consumer attitudes toward digital hardware.

Hardware covered in this Report includes but is not limited to:

  • HD TVs (720 pixels, 1080 pixels)

  • 4K Ultra-HD TVs (2160 pixels)

  • 8K Ultra-HD TVs (4320 pixels)

  • Blu-ray/DVD players

  • Video game consoles

  • Smart speakers (eg Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod)

  • Streaming media players (eg Chromecast, Apple TV)

  • Sound bars (ie a wide, single-speaker system)

  • Home theater speaker systems

  • Smartphones

  • Laptop computers

  • Desktop computers

  • Tablets

  • Bluetooth speakers

  • Wireless headphones (ie covers the ear, eg Bose noise canceling)

  • Wireless earbuds (eg Apple AirPods, PowerBeats Pro)

  • Activity trackers (eg Fitbit)

  • Smartwatches (eg Apple Watch)

  • Convertible laptop/tablet hybrids (ie with foldaway or detachable keyboard)

  • Virtual reality headsets

Readers of this Report may also be interested in Digital Trends Consumer – US, April 2019 as well as Digital Trends Consumer – US, September 2018.

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