Overview
- Fairphone confirmed a full reveal of the Fairbuds 2 for October 14, 2026, in announcements reported by The Verge, Android Central and Gizmodo.
- The company says the new earbuds will keep repairability front and center with seven user-replaceable modular parts, including swappable earbud and case batteries and the option to buy a single replacement earbud.
- Audio capability is being upgraded with support for Sony’s LDAC codec, which allows higher-resolution wireless streaming to compatible phones and players.
- Fairphone will launch the Fairbuds 2 in Europe first at €119 and follow with a U.S. release priced at $119, a lower debut price than the original model’s €149 launch.
- Leaks from a Dutch tech blog suggest a stem-style redesign and new color options, but those design details remain unconfirmed until the October 14 reveal.