Fairphone releases repairable Fairbuds 2 with replaceable batteries

Fairphone unveiled the Fairbuds 2, a pair of eco-friendly wireless earbuds priced at $119, £99, or €119.00. The earbuds went on sale in Europe immediately following their October 14, 2026 announcement, with availability in the United States arriving on November 2, though Fairphone does not sell its hardware in Australia. [1][2]

The 5.8g buds feature Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, an IP54 dust and splash resistance rating, and a design free of toxic PFAS forever chemicals. Built around easily replaceable batteries, they provide active noise cancellation alongside SBC, AAC, LC3, and LDAC codec support. Fairphone rates battery life at 6 hours with ANC on and 8 hours with it off, though SoundGuys measured 5 hours and 29 minutes of active playback under test conditions. [1][2]

While reviewers note the sound profile leans heavily toward the low end and the companion app offers relatively basic customization, the earbuds stand out primarily for their repairability and sustainable parts. Priced below competitors such as Apple's AirPods 5, the model targets environmentally conscious buyers looking for hardware that avoids disposable battery waste. [1]