The only way to be more sustainable than with the Fairbuds XL is to stick with what you have and not buy anything new. The elaborate production comes at a price: you can get similarly good-sounding headphones for around 100 euros cheaper. For example, the Anker Soundcore Q45, which, however, epitomise the inglorious opposite in one respect, as not even their ear pads can be replaced...

Not every pair of Bluetooth headphones is suitable for everyone. Some sound great, others sit better in the ear when jogging. Some models shine with super-long battery life, others as a headset in the home office. You can find your personal test winner with the help of our database...