Great ANC and great controls. I just wish they sounded better.
The Fairbuds XL, broken down into roughly a dozen modules.
The Fairbuds XL support multipoint connectivity, meaning they can be simultaneously connected to two devices, like a laptop and smartphone, and switch between them as needed. Once it’s set up, the implementation is solid, with barely any lag present when hopping between devices. But actually getting connections established to two devices is a little confusing, and it felt like I was using trial and error to get to that point.
That’s not through a lack of codec support. Although there’s no support for LDAC or aptX Lossless, the Fairbuds XL support aptX HD in addition to AAC and SBC. And there are also a series of four equalizer presets to choose from in the Fairphone app if you want to attempt to adjust the sound — though you can’t fine-tune them further.
At €249, are the Fairbuds XL good value for money? That’s the question I kept returning to while trying to write this conclusion. In terms of the value you’re getting in the box on release day, the answer is a resounding “not quite.” Their design, controls, and noise cancellation are all solid, but their sound quality is closer to what I’d expect from a pair of €150 headphones.
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