Most of us love wireless earbuds – especially us dog walkers. No longer a tangle of lead and cable followed by a painful jerk at the lobe when your best friend catches sight of the dreaded ‘Squirrel’.
Unfortunately, the planet doesn’t agree. Most earbuds end up in landfill and, though small, are being bought in such numbers and replaced so frequently that they are thus becoming an e-waste concern.
E&T previously looked at Fairphone’s true wireless entry as part of our February issue this year. Even with the company’s commitment to repairability and recyclability, they earned a measly 1 out of 10 for repair from teardown experts iFixit.
Apple recently released its flagship second generation AirPods Pro. They offer plenty of improvements in functionality, including spatial audio, a separate case speaker and longer battery life.
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