The first detailed images of the Fairbuds 2 wireless headphones, which Fairphone confirmed that it will introduce in the last quarter of 2026, have been published. According to the images obtained by NieuweMobiel, the new model switches to a stemmed in-ear design instead of the round body in the first Fairbuds. The charging case also takes a longer form than the previous generation. Green and black color options are seen in the leak; These tones are Fairphone Gen. It may bear the names Forest Green and Horizon Black, which are used for 6+. The company has not yet announced the full specifications and price. For this reason, estimates regarding battery capacity or sound features extracted from the images should not be considered as definitive information.
Modular structure will be retained, replaceable parts not disclosed
The stem section of the headphones may contain microphone, touchpad or antenna components. This placement brings the microphone closer to the mouth during speech, while also creating space for the components in the main body. However, the stemmed design raises the question of how it will protect the replaceable battery, which is the distinguishing feature of Fairphone. Many competitors fix the cell in this small area with glue.
Fairphone describes Fairbuds 2 as a modular product. However, it has not yet said which parts can be replaced by the user. In the first generation, seven parts, including the batteries of the two headphones and the box, could be replaced separately. The user could also purchase the lost single earphone, silicone ring or the outer shell of the charging box.
The longer charging case shows a USB-C connection, three status lights, and a button. The increased volume may indicate a larger battery, but there is no official data on this. The first Fairbuds box contained a 500 mAh battery, and the total usage time with the headphones was up to 26 hours. Whether the second generation will increase this value will be announced at the presentation.
The first model offered active noise cancellation, transparency mode, IP54 protection and multiple Bluetooth connections. Additionally, Fairphone was offering a three-year warranty with online registration. Fairbuds 2 can be expected to retain these key features, but the leak does not confirm them. The new version also lacks reliable technical information about driver size, Bluetooth version and audio codecs.
Green and black options match the headphones with the company’s current phone colors. The images do not include a blue version; It is unknown whether this color will come later. On the other hand, the real difference for Fairphone will not be the color, but the ability to maintain parts support that will extend the life of a product such as headphones that cannot be repaired generally.
The exact price, sales countries and parts list of Fairbuds 2 will be clear in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new handled body may provide more familiar handling, but the brand’s repairability claim can only be assessed when access to batteries and key parts is disclosed. For now, the leak stands out as the most concrete information confirming the design change and two color options.