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Fairbuds XL Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

$149.98

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Superior sound. Sustainably Designed. Experience great sound, wireless freedom and modular design for endless music enjoyment with the Fairbuds XL headphones. Fairphones modular headphones are durable, sustainable and made from fair and recycled materials. In addition, they pay their factory workers a competitive living wage. Enjoy great sound with 40 mm dynamic drivers, immerse yourself in your music experience with state-of-the-art active noise cancellation, and with 30 hours of battery life, your longest playlist is no problem. That's what sustainability sounds like Great sound 40-mm dynamic drivers deliver clear trebles, warm mids and deep bass. No distractions With active noise cancella…

Reddit mentions

  • “Best? Sony or Bose. Most repairable? Fairbuds or Fairbuds XL. I've had my Bose QC35 II for 7+ years now, multiple pad changes, still solid as a rock, but I know eventually the…”
  • “If you are after BIFL Fairphone Fairbuds are one of the only repairable kinds. You can get nearly all the parts, including new batteries for the case and buds. I didn't mind them…”
  • “>Bluetooth Earbuds are not buy it for life This is exactly right. OP, you are wasting your time with this request. There is exactly one model of TWS earbuds on the market with…”
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Product details
Headphone Cup Type
Over-ear
Body Part Use
Ears, Head
Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Max Battery Life
26 hours (with ANC enabled)
Battery Highlights
Rechargeable
Recharge Time
2.2 hrs
Rechargeable Battery
Yes
Standby Time
320 hours
Connectivity Technology
Wireless, Bluetooth
Wireless Type
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
5.1
Compatible Devices
Android, Phone, Laptop
Ports and Interfaces
USB-C
Connectivity Highlights
Multipoint, Connect to two devices at the same time
Transmission Range
10 m
Earpad Material
Soft-touch
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response
20 - 20000 Hz
Headphone Impedance
32 Ohms
Sensitivity
99 dB +/- 2dB
Sound Output
Stereo (acoustic recordings)
Audio Highlights
EQ presets
Total Harmonic Distortion
Bump in both drivers in the mid-range (at regular and elevated listening volumes)
Water Protection
IP54
Waterproof
No
Water Resistant
Yes
Microphone Highlights
Integrated, Noise Cancelling
Noise Cancelling Microphone
Yes
Integrated Microphone
Yes
Microphone Frequency Response
Some treble roll-off, Effectively high-passed (voice sounds thin and lacking in body)
Microphone Mount Type
Integrated
Microphone Quantity
Array
Remote Control
Yes
Touch Controls
No
Remote Control Function
Volume control
Earcup Style
Circumaural
Earcup Type
Closed-back
Performance Highlights
Touch Controls
Driver Technology
Dynamic
Diaphragm Size
40 mm
Compliant Standards
IP54
Style
Over-ear
Weight
330 g
Dimensions
7 cm (depth)
Foldable
Yes
Material
Recycled aluminum, Recycled plastic
Monaural
No
Pattern
Speckled details (on the outer side panels)
Manufacturing
Made of recycled materials, 100% recycled aluminum, 100% recycled tin solder paste, 80% recycled plastics
Recommended Use
Music listening
Highlighted Uses
Travel
Typical Users
Glasses wearer
Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant
Included Accessories
USB-C cable
Supported Accessories
Replacement battery, Ear cushions, Headband cover, Spare parts