Fairphone entered the headphone market with TWS wireless headphones in 2021, and now it has launched its first over-ear or over-ear headphones, which are not only made of recycled materials but also easy to repair.
The new Fairbuds XL wireless earphones adopt a modular design and consist of 11 parts, so the earphones are easy to disassemble and repair; replacing the ear pads, etc. is simple and does not even require tools; to 80%), the user can also replace the battery.
Avoiding e-waste is part of Fairphone’s mission, as is responsibly sourcing materials and components. The Fairbuds XL are made from 100% recycled aluminum and 80% recycled plastic, and come with a 100% recycled textile pouch, and even the internal electronics use 100% recycled solder paste.
In terms of configuration, the Fairbuds XL wireless headset uses a 40mm driver unit and supports Bluetooth 5.1, comes with aptX HD (also AAC and SBC), and multi-point connection; it can also be used in wired mode through the USB-C port, although there is no 3.5 mm jack (nor do the latest Fairphone smartphones).
The Fairbuds XL wireless earbuds support a replaceable 800mAh battery with a battery life of 26 hours with active noise cancellation enabled and 30 hours with noise cancellation turned off; users can use the Fairbuds app for Android and iOS to adjust the Fairbuds XL earphones set up.
The Fairbuds XL wireless headphones weigh 330 grams, support IP54 dust and splash resistance ratings, and feature a foldable design for easy transport.
Fairbuds XL wireless headphones are available in black and green, priced at 250 Euros / 220 pounds), the retail package does not include a charger, not even a charging cable ( Any USB-C cable is supported).
