Background
The Fairphone Fairbuds XL are the first headphones from sustainable phone manufacturer Fairphone. Fairphone has delivered high-quality sound in highly-repairable wireless headphones that include an easily interchangeable battery in the left ear cup. Beyond repairability, the Fairbuds boast excellent active noise cancellation and a unique app that lets users customize their audio preferences.
Identification
The Fairphone Fairbuds XL can be identified primarily by its unique and accessible design, including the prominent "Fairphone" branding on the outside of the ear cups. There is also a USB Type-C port connecting the individual ear cups together through the head band.
The Fairphone Fairbuds XL comes in two colors: Black and Green (the green is especially distinctive).
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions and Weight:
- IP54 rating
- Unfolded: 190 x 180 x 70 mm (7.5 x 7.1 x 2.8 inches)
- Folded: 140 x 180 x 70 mm (5.5 x 7.1 x 2.8 inches)
- Weight: 330 g (0.73 lbs)
- Controls:
- Joystick & ANC (Active Noise Canceling) button
- Connectivity:
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Wireless range up to 10 m (open air)
- USB Type-C (data & charging)
- Audio and Voice:
- 40 mm dynamic driver speakers
- Sensitivity: 99±2dB at 1KHZ
- Frequency Response: 20Hz -20KHz
- Driver Impedance: 32Ω
- Active noise cancellation
- A total of 6 microphones: 2 on the left, 4 on the right
- 40 mm dynamic driver speakers
- Battery:
- Capacity: 800mAh
- Number of cycles: > 500 cycles
- Charging time: ~3 hours
- Total playing time up to 26 hours with ANC on, 30 hours with ANC off
- Wireless charging: No
- Replaceable battery: Yes (in the left speaker cup)
