# Sleek Quick-Charging Headphones KEF's New 'MU7' Headphones Are Set to Compete with Airpods Max By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-10-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mu7 References: [acquiremag](https://www.acquiremag.com/tech/kef-mu7) & [us.kef](https://us.kef.com/products/mu7)  [KEF's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-headphone-1) new wireless headset, the Mu7, is the latest high-profile rival to take aim at the [AirPods Max.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-charging-stand) The noise-canceling headset has an ergonomic shape for all-day comfort and was designed by Ross Lovegrove, a specialty electronics design firm. The sleek new headphones feature 40mm full-range dynamic drivers, touch controls, Clear Voice Capture technology and can deliver up to 40 hours of battery life. The headphones also include [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earfun-air-pro-3) aptX HD compatibility, which supports high-resolution music up to 24bit/48kHz, and rapid charging, which is capable of delivering eight hours of battery life with just 15 minutes of charging time. Interested consumers can purchase a pair of 'MU7' headphones starting now on KEF's website as well as at select physical retailers. Image Credit: KEF ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Noise-cancelling Headsets:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the market for wireless noise-cancelling headsets by creating products with better battery life and clearer sound. - **Quick-charging Headphones:** There is a need for headphones with faster charging capabilities, as people seek more convenience in their busy lives. - **High-resolution Audio Devices:** Creating high-resolution audio devices for music lovers who want to enjoy their favorite tunes with crystal-clear sound quality can be a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to invest in research and development for creating better audio devices with advanced features. - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Audio equipment manufacturers can improve their products by integrating new technologies for better sound quality, longer battery life, and faster charging capabilities. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can leverage the popularity of wireless headphones to sell high-quality audio devices with advanced features such as noise-canceling, touch controls, and quick charging capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quick-Charging Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eaha800.md) - [Memory Foam Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-noisecancelling-headphone.md) - [Adaptive Best-in-Class Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless.md) - [Minimalist Magnetic Headphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-headphones-charging-stand.md) - [Custom-Designed Driver Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-px7-s2.md) - [Luxe Lossless Audio Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones.md) - [Luxe Lambskin-Accented Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-dynamic-mw75.md) - [Chic Cost-Conscious Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bose-quietcomfort-earbuds.md) - [Rapid-Charging Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m20xbt.md)