Fairphone launches Fairbuds XL: modular, repairable over-ear headphones

Fairphone entered the headphone market with its TWS buds in 2021, now the company has introduced its first over-ear headphones. This one feels closer to the spirit of Fairphone as it’s not only made out of recycled materials, it’s very easy to repair too.

The design of the new Fairbuds XL is modular with 11 parts, so the headphones are easy to disassemble and repair. Something like replacing the ear cushions is simple and doesn’t even require tools. You can replace the battery too, once it starts dropping in capacity (it will be at 80% after 500 charge cycles). Here’s a diagram…