Fairphone's First Headphones with built-in Repairability: Launched

The company Fairphone, known for its range of replaceable smartphones, has introduced a new set of headphones. An over-the-head style headphone that is both modular and easy to repair is the Fairbuds XL. According to Fairphone, the Fairbuds XL have a battery life of up to 30 hours. The headset is now offered on the company's official website for €250/£220 and comes in two hues.

How are Fairbuds XL headphones assembled?

Eleven modular parts are used to assemble the Fairbuds XL. The headphones have easily replaceable ear cushions, like other high-end headphones. The simple battery replacement differentiates this headphone from the competition, though. The 800mAh battery states it can last up to 30 hours without ANC and 26 hours with ANC enabled.

 Fairbuds XL headphones have a modular architecture

Despite having a modular architecture, the headphones have an IP54 grade for water and dust protection. These Fairbuds XL headphones are simple to fix and constructed of parts consisting of 100% recyclable aluminium and 80% recycled plastic. Additionally, the Fairbuds XL's carry case is made entirely of recycled fabric, and the manufacturer even uses recycled tin for its soldering processes.

Specifications of the Fairbuds XL Headphone

• Significant 40mm drivers are included in the Fairbuds XL headphones' technical specs.
• Although they lack a 3.5mm headphone connector, one may still use a USB Type-C port to connect these headphones to a laptop or a smartphone.
• The Fairbuds XL headphones have Bluetooth 5.1 and support for AAC, SBC, and aptX HD codecs.
• To operate and customise the Fairbuds XL headphones and audio output, users can download the Fairbuds software to their Android and iOS devices.

Conclusion

The design is a generation or two behind the times with its obvious electrical connections and fold-in arms. For example, your Sony XM5s, B&W Px7s, and Bose QC45s have hidden wiring, hinged earcups, and a more refined design overall.

Ten years ago, Fairphone began operations to build a better phone than its rivals. Not better in the sense of a specification list, but by using eco-friendly building materials and ensuring they are entirely and easily repairable. More importantly, the company has worked to enhance the working environments for those who construct the gadgets. That is done by paying more equitable salaries or providing benefits like worker training that larger businesses might be reluctant to provide. While also trying to create equipment that can at least compete honourably with name-brand products that cost twice as much.