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Fairphone Fairbuds

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$99
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noise cancelling & sound
8/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling
8
0.010.0

At 8, its noise cancelling beats 51% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 93 of the 265 we've cataloged.

3.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall
3.6
1.05.0

A 3.6 puts its audio quality in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 265 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
6 hBelow average
6 h
3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 265 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
26 hBelow average
26 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 265 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP54
IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active60%Passive14%Hybrid10%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 182 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 265).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
6 h
Battery Life With Case
26 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Full Charge Minutes
120 min
Battery Life Anc On
5 h
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP54
Water Resistance
Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Modes
Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
11 mm
Passive Isolation
66 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
65×65×28 mm
Ear Tip Sizes Included
3 sizes
Weight Per Earbud
6 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Eq Customization
Presets only
Voice Assistant Support
Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Noise Reduction Type
Active
Type
Dual microphone

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Fairphone FairbudsSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Fairphone Fairbuds: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
203.2
253.1
322.8
402.4
501.9
631.3
800.5
100-0.3
125-1.4
160-1.0
200-1.5
250-1.9
315-2.5
400-2.6
500-1.5
6300.7
8000.4
10000.0
12500.0
16000.2
20000.3
2500-0.6
3150-1.2
40001.3
50002.9
63003.0
8000-3.1
10000-17.3
12500-13.0
16000-23.4
20000-36.4

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.5/ 10
Recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed July 2024
Noise cancelling8.0
Isolation6.6
Battery life6.5
Comfort & fit8.9
Connectivity6.0
Design9.9
The verdict

These earbuds aren't quite there yet. Though they are built like a tank and can be maintained easily, the sound isn't all that good. Audiophiles might steer clear, but DIY enthusiasts and eco-conscious buyers might want to take note.

✓What we like
✓Completely replaceable batteries
✓Easy to fit
✓Unprecedented reparability
✓ANC
✕What could be better
✕Sound quality
✕Bulky
✕Drop-outs
✕App
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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