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Fairphone new Fairbuds XL headset release: modular design (11 components), 40mm driver unit

Shulou Source: shulou.com Published: 2023-11-24 16:45:27 11月12日 Update

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens Wu Yanzu and OC_Formula for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com, May 13 / PRNewswire-FirstCall-Asianet /-- Fairphone entered the headset market in 2021 with TWS wireless headphones and now launches the first headset or wrapping headset, which is not only made of recycled material, but also easy to repair.

The new Fairbuds XL wireless headset has a modular design and consists of 11 parts, so the headset is easy to disassemble and repair; changing ear pads is simple or even does not require tools; and once the battery capacity starts to decline (the battery will drop to 80% after 500 charging cycles), users can also replace the battery.

Avoiding e-waste is part of Fairphone's mission, and the other part is responsible procurement of materials and components. Fairbuds XL is made of 100% recycled aluminum and 80% recycled plastic, equipped with 100% recycled textile bags, and even internal electronics use 100% recycled tin solder paste.

In configuration, the Fairbuds XL wireless headset uses a 40mm driver unit and supports Bluetooth 5.1, with aptX HD (as well as AAC and SBC), and multipoint connectivity; it can also be used in wired mode through the USB-C port, although there is no 3.5mm Jack (nor do the latest Fairphone smartphones).

The Fairbuds XL wireless headset supports a replaceable 800mAh battery for 26 hours with active noise reduction enabled and 30 hours with noise reduction off; users can use the Fairbuds application for Android and iOS to adjust the Fairbuds XL headset settings.

The Fairbuds XL wireless headset weighs 330g and supports IP54 dustproof and anti-spatter grade. It adopts foldable design and is easy to transport.

Fairbuds XL wireless headphones are available in black and green and sell for 250 euros (CTOnews.com Note: currently about 1893 yuan) / 220 pounds (currently about 1912 yuan). The retail package does not include a charger or even a charging cord (any USB-C cable is supported).