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Headphones and speakers: 51 Japan–Taiwan matches, 65% of items cheaper in Japan

We compare 51 verified same-product prices: 33 cost less in Japan and 18 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 13.5%; Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Ca… has the largest cash gap at NT$8,907.

TravPrice deskPublished Updated Checked through 51 same-item comparisons · about 3 min read
On this page · 9 sections
  1. Verdict
  2. The gap in one chart
  3. Price table
  4. Top 10 savings in Japan
  5. Top 10 percentage savings
  6. 18 products cheaper in Taiwan
  7. How were these 51 products compared?
  8. FAQ
  9. Sources
Same-item pairs51 items
cheaper in Japan33 items65% · median save 13.5%
Save the mostNT$8,907Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship…
cheaper in Taiwan18 itemsup to NT$2,252 · Bowers & Wilkins…

01 · Verdict

51 same-item comparisons

Of 51 matched products, 33 cost less in Japan (65%). Median savings are 13.5%. Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Ca… saves the most at NT$8,907; compare the exact model, retailer and checked date before buying.

  • 33 of 51 matched products cost less in Japan; median savings are 13.5%.
  • Largest cash saving: Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Ca…, NT$8,907. Deepest percentage saving: JBL Tour Pro 3, 45.7% of the Taiwan price.
  • 18 products cost less in Taiwan. Prices exclude card fees, shipping and any tax-free adjustment.

Comparison basis: Japan and Taiwan list prices as of 2026-09-22; exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076. This article is calculated automatically from 51 verified same-product price pairs and excludes tax exemptions, card fees, and shipping.

02

The gap in one chart

How much you save per item (Japan converted vs Taiwan list)cheaper in Japancheaper in Taiwan
  1. Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship…Save NT$8,907
  2. JBL Tour Pro 3Save NT$5,427
  3. Sony WH-1000XM4 HD…Save NT$4,780
  4. Technics Noise-Canceli…Save NT$3,804
  5. Final TONALITE…Save NT$2,974
  6. Bose QuietComfort…Save NT$2,898
  7. Technics EAH-AZ100…Save NT$2,741
  8. Sennheiser Momentum 5…Save NT$2,486
  9. Sennheiser HD 560S…Save NT$2,482
  10. Sennheiser MOMENTUM…Save NT$2,465
  11. Shokz OpenDots ONE Ear-Clip…Save NT$2,380
  12. Bowers & Wilkins Px8…Taiwan cheaper NT$2,252

The 12 widest gaps; amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.

B&W PX8 旗艦款 主動降噪 無線藍牙耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active…

¥52,470 ≈ NT$10,893 · Taiwan NT$19,80045% cheaper in Japan

JBL Tour Pro 3 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
JBLJBL Tour Pro 3

¥21,978 ≈ NT$4,563 · Taiwan NT$9,99054% cheaper in Japan

SONY WH-1000XM4 HD 無線降噪耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
SONYSony WH-1000XM4 HD Wireless…

¥29,479 ≈ NT$6,120 · Taiwan NT$10,90044% cheaper in Japan

Technics 降噪真無線藍牙耳機 EAH-AZ100 日版 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
TechnicsTechnics Noise-Canceling True…

¥24,980 ≈ NT$5,186 · Taiwan NT$8,99042% cheaper in Japan

【Final】TONALITE 旗艦真無線藍牙耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
finalFinal TONALITE Flagship True…

¥28,980 ≈ NT$6,016 · Taiwan NT$8,99033% cheaper in Japan

Bose QuietComfort Ultra消噪耳塞 II (第二代) 沙漠鎏金 藍牙耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
BoseBose QuietComfort Ultra…

¥31,800 ≈ NT$6,602 · Taiwan NT$9,50031% cheaper in Japan

Technics EAH-AZ100 真無線降噪耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
TechnicsTechnics EAH-AZ100 True…

¥30,099 ≈ NT$6,249 · Taiwan NT$8,99030% cheaper in Japan

SENNHEISER 森海塞爾 Momentum 5 Wireless 主動降噪耳罩式藍牙耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
SennheiserSennheiser Momentum 5…

¥59,799 ≈ NT$12,414 · Taiwan NT$14,90017% cheaper in Japan

03

Price table(first 40 items)

Japan × Taiwan · prices in this piece
ProductJapan listConvertedTaiwan listGap
Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Cancelling…Px8¥52,470kakaku.comNT$10,893NT$19,800Yahoo購物中心45.0% cheaper in JapanNT$8,907 ·checked 2026-09-19
JBL Tour Pro 3JBL Tour Pro 3¥21,978Kaden HihyoNT$4,563NT$9,990JBL 台灣官網54.3% cheaper in JapanNT$5,427 ·checked 2026-09-19
Sony WH-1000XM4 HD Wireless Noise-Canceling…WH-1000XM4¥29,479kakaku.comNT$6,120NT$10,900Sony 台灣官方購物網站43.9% cheaper in JapanNT$4,780 ·checked 2026-09-19
Technics Noise-Canceling True Wireless…Technics EAH-AZ100¥24,980Kaden HihyoNT$5,186NT$8,990momo購物網42.3% cheaper in JapanNT$3,804 ·checked 2026-09-13
Final TONALITE Flagship True Wireless…TONALITE¥28,980Kaden HihyoNT$6,016NT$8,990momo購物網33.1% cheaper in JapanNT$2,974 ·checked 2026-09-13
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds IIQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Generation¥31,800kakaku.comNT$6,602NT$9,500Yahoo購物中心30.5% cheaper in JapanNT$2,898 ·checked 2026-09-19
Technics EAH-AZ100 True Wireless…Technics EAH-AZ100｜原文品牌 パナソニック¥30,099kakaku.comNT$6,249NT$8,990momo購物網（第三方賣場，日本直送）30.5% cheaper in JapanNT$2,741 ·checked 2026-09-18
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Active…MOMENTUM 5 Wireless¥59,799kakaku.comNT$12,414NT$14,900宙宣有限公司（SENNHEISER 森海塞爾台灣總代理）16.7% cheaper in JapanNT$2,486 ·checked 2026-09-19
Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back HeadphonesHD 560S¥19,305kakaku.comNT$4,008NT$6,490momo購物網38.3% cheaper in JapanNT$2,482 ·checked 2026-09-19
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4MOMENTUM True Wireless 4¥16,980Kaden HihyoNT$3,525NT$5,990森海塞爾台灣官網41.1% cheaper in JapanNT$2,465 ·checked 2026-09-19
Shokz OpenDots ONE Ear-Clip Earbuds, Matte PinkSKZ-EP-000059 / E310; JP JAN 4571604941397¥19,800Sofmap JapanNT$4,110NT$6,490Yahoo購物中心（自營）36.7% cheaper in JapanNT$2,380 ·checked 2026-09-11
Sony MDR-MV1 Open-Back Studio Reference…MDR-MV1¥46,983Kakaku.com product pageNT$9,754NT$11,290PChome 24h購物13.6% cheaper in JapanNT$1,536 ·checked 2026-09-12
JBL Flip 7 Portable Speaker, BlackJBLFLIP7BLK¥21,890JBL Japan official storeNT$4,544NT$5,980JBL 台灣官方商店24.0% cheaper in JapanNT$1,436 ·checked 2026-09-11
HUAWEI FreeClip 2 Ear-Cuff Earbuds, Modern BlackFreeClip 2 / TW DT00044424¥24,800HUAWEI Japan official Yahoo! storeNT$5,148NT$6,490HUAWEI 台灣官方網路商店20.7% cheaper in JapanNT$1,342 ·checked 2026-09-11
JBL Soundgear Clips Open-Ear Bluetooth Clip…Soundgear Clips¥13,178MONOQLONT$2,736NT$3,990momo購物網31.4% cheaper in JapanNT$1,254 ·checked 2026-09-13
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT Noise-Cancelling…ATH-S300BT｜原文品牌 オーディオテクニカ¥13,200kakaku.comNT$2,740NT$3,980momo購物網31.1% cheaper in JapanNT$1,240 ·checked 2026-09-18
ANKER soundcore Space One Noise-Canceling…Soundcore Space One¥8,490kakaku.comNT$1,763NT$2,990momo購物網41.0% cheaper in JapanNT$1,227 ·checked 2026-09-19
JBL Go 4, BlackJBL Go 4 / JP JBLGO4BLKO、TW JBLGO4BLK、US JBLGO4BLKAM¥7,700JBL Japan official storeNT$1,599NT$2,480JBL 台灣官方商店35.5% cheaper in JapanNT$881 ·checked 2026-09-11
Audio-Technica AT-SP95, BlackAT-SP95 / JAN 4961310158347¥3,387Bic Camera Japan retail pageNT$703NT$1,480WEiZ 台灣零售頁52.5% cheaper in JapanNT$777 ·checked 2026-09-11
Sony MDR-M1 Closed-Back Monitor HeadphonesMDR-M1¥35,154kakaku.comNT$7,298NT$7,990momo購物網8.7% cheaper in JapanNT$692 ·checked 2026-09-18
Anker [soundcore] P40i ANC True Wireless…Anker Japan 完全ワイヤレスイヤホン Soundcore P40i オフホワイト A3955N21 [ワイヤレス(左右分離) /カナル型 /ノイズキャンセリング対応 /Bluetooth対応]¥7,990Bic CameraNT$1,659NT$2,280Yahoo購物中心27.3% cheaper in JapanNT$621 ·checked 2026-09-19
Harman International JBL Horizon 3 Bluetooth Clock Radio SpeakerJBLHORIZON3BLKJN｜原文品牌 ハーマンインターナショナル¥19,250ビックカメラ.com（Bic Camera）NT$3,996NT$4,491momo自營11.0% cheaper in JapanNT$495 ·checked 2026-09-12
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Noise-Cancelling…Soundcore Liberty 5¥12,350kakaku.comNT$2,564NT$2,990momo購物網14.3% cheaper in JapanNT$426 ·checked 2026-09-19
Anker soundcore AeroClip Open-Ear Bluetooth Clip…Soundcore AeroClip¥12,990MONOQLONT$2,697NT$2,990momo購物網9.8% cheaper in JapanNT$293 ·checked 2026-09-13
Sony WF-1000XM6 True Wireless Earbuds, BlackWF-1000XM6 / TW WF-1000XM6/B (YY2985)¥39,600Sony Japan official storeNT$8,221NT$8,490Sony 台灣官方商店3.2% cheaper in JapanNT$269 ·checked 2026-09-11
JBL Go 5, BlackJBL Go 5 / JP JBLGO5BLKJN、TW JBLGO5BLK、US JBLGO5BLKAM¥8,250JBL Japan official storeNT$1,713NT$1,980momo購物網（台灣公司貨）13.5% cheaper in JapanNT$267 ·checked 2026-09-11
Anker soundcore P30iAnker soundcore P30i (manufacturer model A3959; sold in Taiwan under the name R50i NC)¥5,990Bic Camera product pageNT$1,244NT$1,490momo自營16.5% cheaper in JapanNT$246 ·checked 2026-09-12
Sony ULT WEAR WH-ULT900N Wireless…ULT WEAR WH-ULT900N¥22,925kakaku.comNT$4,759NT$4,990momo購物網4.6% cheaper in JapanNT$231 ·checked 2026-09-18
Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Bluetooth HeadphonesWH-CH520¥5,800kakaku.comNT$1,204NT$1,416momo購物網15.0% cheaper in JapanNT$212 ·checked 2026-09-18
Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth…A31X1011¥3,990Anker JapanNT$828NT$990momo購物網16.3% cheaper in JapanNT$162 ·checked 2026-09-12
Anker soundcore Select 4 Go Waterproof Portable…A31X1031¥3,990ヨドバシ.comNT$828NT$990momo購物網16.3% cheaper in JapanNT$162 ·checked 2026-09-19
Sony WH-1000XM6WH-1000XM6 / B¥59,400Sony Japan official storeNT$12,331NT$12,400Sony 台灣官方商店0.6% cheaper in JapanNT$69 ·checked 2026-09-11
Anker Soundcore 2 Waterproof Bluetooth…A3105017¥5,990ヨドバシ.comNT$1,244NT$1,290PChome 24h購物（soundcore 官方旗艦店）3.6% cheaper in JapanNT$46 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack AdapterUSB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter; Japan MW2Q3FE/A / Taiwan MW2Q3FE/A / US MW2Q3AM/A¥1,480Bic CameraNT$307NT$290Apple 台灣官方網路商店6.0% cheaper in TaiwanNT$17 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple EarPods USB-C Wired EarphonesEarPods with USB-C Connector; Japan MYQY3FE/A / Taiwan MYQY3ZP/A¥2,980Bic CameraNT$619NT$590Apple 台灣官方網路商店4.9% cheaper in TaiwanNT$29 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple EarPods with Lightning ConnectorEarPods with Lightning Connector; Japan MWTY3J/A / Taiwan MWTY3FE/A / US MWTY3AM/A¥2,980Bic CameraNT$619NT$590Apple 台灣官方網路商店4.9% cheaper in TaiwanNT$29 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone PlugEarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug; Japan MWU53FE/A / Taiwan MWU53FE/A / US MWU53AM/A¥2,980Bic CameraNT$619NT$590Apple 台灣官方網路商店4.9% cheaper in TaiwanNT$29 ·checked 2026-09-11
Anker soundcore Liberty 5 Noise-Canceling True…A3957N11¥14,990ヨドバシ.comNT$3,112NT$2,990momo購物網4.1% cheaper in TaiwanNT$122 ·checked 2026-09-19
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 Lite, Misty BlackM2539E1 Black¥3,480Xiaomi Japan official mallNT$722NT$579小米台灣官方商城24.8% cheaper in TaiwanNT$143 ·checked 2026-09-11
Sony WF-1000XM6 True Wireless…WF-1000XM6 SZ¥39,600Bic CameraNT$8,221NT$7,990momo購物網2.9% cheaper in TaiwanNT$231 ·checked 2026-09-18

FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.The table excludes tax-free and fees; tax-free estimates follow each product’s stated basis and rate, see the product page. See all 51 items on the price-gap ranking.

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Top 10 savings in Japan

Ranked by the cash difference between the converted Japan list price and the Taiwan list price.

  1. Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Ca…: Japan ¥52,470 ≈ NT$10,893; Taiwan NT$19,800; save NT$8,907 (45.0%, 55.0% of the Taiwan price).
  2. JBL Tour Pro 3: Japan ¥21,978 ≈ NT$4,563; Taiwan NT$9,990; save NT$5,427 (54.3%, 45.7% of the Taiwan price).
  3. Sony WH-1000XM4 HD Wireless Noise-Canceling Headp…: Japan ¥29,479 ≈ NT$6,120; Taiwan NT$10,900; save NT$4,780 (43.9%, 56.1% of the Taiwan price).
  4. Technics Noise-Canceling True Wireless Bluetooth …: Japan ¥24,980 ≈ NT$5,186; Taiwan NT$8,990; save NT$3,804 (42.3%, 57.7% of the Taiwan price).
  5. Final TONALITE Flagship True Wireless Bluetooth E…: Japan ¥28,980 ≈ NT$6,016; Taiwan NT$8,990; save NT$2,974 (33.1%, 66.9% of the Taiwan price).
  6. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds II (2nd Generatio…: Japan ¥31,800 ≈ NT$6,602; Taiwan NT$9,500; save NT$2,898 (30.5%, 69.5% of the Taiwan price).
  7. Technics EAH-AZ100 True Wireless Noise-Canceling …: Japan ¥30,099 ≈ NT$6,249; Taiwan NT$8,990; save NT$2,741 (30.5%, 69.5% of the Taiwan price).
  8. Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Active Noise-Cance…: Japan ¥59,799 ≈ NT$12,414; Taiwan NT$14,900; save NT$2,486 (16.7%, 83.3% of the Taiwan price).
  9. Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Headphones: Japan ¥19,305 ≈ NT$4,008; Taiwan NT$6,490; save NT$2,482 (38.3%, 61.8% of the Taiwan price).
  10. Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4: Japan ¥16,980 ≈ NT$3,525; Taiwan NT$5,990; save NT$2,465 (41.1%, 58.8% of the Taiwan price).
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Top 10 percentage savings

The Japan price is shown as a share of the Taiwan price for the same product.

  1. JBL Tour Pro 3: Japan ¥21,978 ≈ NT$4,563; Taiwan NT$9,990; save NT$5,427 (54.3%, 45.7% of the Taiwan price).
  2. Audio-Technica AT-SP95, Black: Japan ¥3,387 ≈ NT$703; Taiwan NT$1,480; save NT$777 (52.5%, 47.5% of the Taiwan price).
  3. Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Ca…: Japan ¥52,470 ≈ NT$10,893; Taiwan NT$19,800; save NT$8,907 (45.0%, 55.0% of the Taiwan price).
  4. Sony WH-1000XM4 HD Wireless Noise-Canceling Headp…: Japan ¥29,479 ≈ NT$6,120; Taiwan NT$10,900; save NT$4,780 (43.9%, 56.1% of the Taiwan price).
  5. Technics Noise-Canceling True Wireless Bluetooth …: Japan ¥24,980 ≈ NT$5,186; Taiwan NT$8,990; save NT$3,804 (42.3%, 57.7% of the Taiwan price).
  6. Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4: Japan ¥16,980 ≈ NT$3,525; Taiwan NT$5,990; save NT$2,465 (41.1%, 58.8% of the Taiwan price).
  7. ANKER soundcore Space One Noise-Canceling Bluetoo…: Japan ¥8,490 ≈ NT$1,763; Taiwan NT$2,990; save NT$1,227 (41.0%, 58.9% of the Taiwan price).
  8. Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Headphones: Japan ¥19,305 ≈ NT$4,008; Taiwan NT$6,490; save NT$2,482 (38.3%, 61.8% of the Taiwan price).
  9. Shokz OpenDots ONE Ear-Clip Earbuds, Matte Pink: Japan ¥19,800 ≈ NT$4,110; Taiwan NT$6,490; save NT$2,380 (36.7%, 63.3% of the Taiwan price).
  10. JBL Go 4, Black: Japan ¥7,700 ≈ NT$1,599; Taiwan NT$2,480; save NT$881 (35.5%, 64.5% of the Taiwan price).
06

18 products cheaper in Taiwan

The eight widest Taiwan price advantages are listed below; the comparison table has the complete set.

  1. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Active Noise-Cancelling W…: Japan ¥116,820 ≈ NT$24,252; Taiwan NT$22,000; Taiwan cheaper by NT$2,252 (10.2%).
  2. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, B…: Japan ¥32,800 ≈ NT$6,809; Taiwan NT$4,999; Taiwan cheaper by NT$1,810 (36.2%).
  3. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (M…: Japan ¥32,800 ≈ NT$6,809; Taiwan NT$5,390; Taiwan cheaper by NT$1,419 (26.3%).
  4. Apple AirPods Pro 3: Japan ¥42,800 ≈ NT$8,885; Taiwan NT$7,490; Taiwan cheaper by NT$1,395 (18.6%).
  5. Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelin…: Japan ¥40,800 ≈ NT$8,470; Taiwan NT$7,388; Taiwan cheaper by NT$1,082 (14.7%).
  6. Apple AirPods 4 Standard, White: Japan ¥23,800 ≈ NT$4,941; Taiwan NT$3,999; Taiwan cheaper by NT$942 (23.6%).
  7. Apple AirPods 4（MXP63TA/A）: Japan ¥23,800 ≈ NT$4,941; Taiwan NT$3,999; Taiwan cheaper by NT$942 (23.6%).
  8. Apple AirPods Max 2: Japan ¥89,800 ≈ NT$18,642; Taiwan NT$17,990; Taiwan cheaper by NT$652 (3.6%).
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How were these 51 products compared?

Japan list prices come from Bic Camera, Sony Japan official store, Bic Camera Japan retail page, JBL Japan official store, and others; Taiwan list prices come from Apple Taiwan official online store, Sony Taiwan official store, WEiZ Taiwan retail page, JBL Taiwan official store, and others. Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.

30 Japan list prices and 41 Taiwan list prices include tax. Where the source did not state the tax basis, only the listed prices are compared. This article recalculates when the data changes.

08

FAQ

Is Headphones and speakers cheaper in Japan than in Taiwan?
33 of 51 verified matches cost less in Japan (65%), while 18 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 13.5%.
Which Headphones and speakers product saves the most?
Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active Noise-Ca… has the largest observed cash gap: NT$8,907. Its Japan and Taiwan prices, specifications and checked dates are linked in the comparison table.
Do these gaps include tax-free shopping?
No. They compare the recorded list prices. Tax-free eligibility, payment fees, shipping and stock depend on the actual purchase.

09 · Sources

Ranks, prices and FX keep their source links and check dates; the piece is written with the TravPrice comparison method and has no hands-on review or test score.

Tax-free rules
Japan NTA: tax-free conditions ↗Refund system from 1 November 2026; a formula estimate does not mean the quoting shop has confirmed tax-free sales.
Listed prices
Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 51 productsChecked through 2026-09-22; each source link is in the price table and product page.
FX
Bank of Taiwan FX ↗Bank of Taiwan spot selling reference rate; the US dollar is cross-converted · JPY/TWD 0.2076 · USD/TWD 31.625 · 2026-09-10 23:22:00 (Taiwan time)
Published and updated
· updated This piece is calculated from checked same-item prices and is recalculated when the data updates.
See the Bowers & Wilkins B&W PX8 Flagship Active… comparison ↗All price-gap rankings ↗More weekly notes and guides ↗
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