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Fairphone launches Fairbuds 2, modular earbuds with replaceable batteries
The Fairbuds 2 are the first earbuds with user‑replaceable batteries in both earbuds and case, and will ship in November.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Fairphone announced the Fairbuds 2, a modular wireless earbud that lets users replace all seven components, including the batteries in both the earbuds and the charging case, according to Gizmodo.
What happened
The company unveiled the Fairbuds 2 earlier this month, describing them as a more sustainable alternative to typical wireless earbuds. The design features seven user‑replaceable parts, a stem with capacitive touch controls, and a case that is 32% smaller than the first‑generation model. Fairphone says the earbuds support Sony’s LDAC codec for high‑resolution streaming and include hybrid active‑noise cancellation that reduces noise by 45 dB.
What the reports add
Gizmodo notes that the earbuds are built from recycled plastics and rare metals sourced from workers paid fair wages, and that the plastics and silicone are produced without PFAS chemicals. The audio driver is an 11 mm bio‑cellulose dynamic driver, which Fairphone claims delivers brighter treble and clearer mids. Battery life is listed as six hours with ANC on and eight hours without it.
What was said
Fairphone said the Fairbuds 2 are the only earbuds on the market that allow battery replacement for both the earbuds and the case, and that the devices contain no glue, making them fully repairable.
How it came about
Fairphone, known for its modular smartphones, is extending its sustainability focus to audio. The company’s earlier efforts, such as its Fairphone 5 smartphone, emphasized repairability and fair‑trade material sourcing, a theme continued with the Fairbuds 2.
Key facts
- Fairbuds 2 have seven user‑replaceable parts, including batteries in both earbuds and case. (gizmodo.com)
- The earbuds support Sony’s LDAC codec and provide 45 dB of active‑noise cancellation. (gizmodo.com)
- Fairbuds 2 are priced at $119 in the U.S. and will be available starting Nov. 2. (gizmodo.com)
Sources
- [1] gizmodo.com — originally reported as “These Wireless Earbuds Don’t Totally Suck for the Environment”
