• Séimhe (sé / é)@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Has anyone used these or the previous model who can comment on their lifespan? Since there isn’t a typical operating system to become unmaintained I’d hope they could last many times longer than a smartphone.

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      22 hours ago

      I have the old model that I bought because I am quite happy with my Fairphone 5 and also because I am a proud beta soyboy.

      And oh boy, are they shit. I’m on the third pair, after returning 2 shortly after I got them because the right earbud stopped working in 2 slightly different ways.

      My current pair recently started making a faint clicking noise in… You guessed it: The right earbud. After less than a year of light use. And people complain of poor sound quality when I use the mic on calls.

      It’s great that you can replace the batteries and all and I have no issues recommending Fairphone, but I can’t recommend their earbuds.

      I will likely look to Samsung when I grow tired of the clicking noises.

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      17 hours ago

      Is like to note that while the battery is replaceable and looks like a common battery, it’s actually priority. So if they stop making the battery, it’s over. I haven’t needed it yet but it irks me.

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        14 hours ago

        Maybe proofread your comment before posting next time. This was hard to read.

        I’d like to note that, while the battery is replaceable and looks like a common battery, it’s actually proprietary. So, if they stop making it, it’s over. I haven’t needed to replace mine yet, but it irks me.

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      22 hours ago

      Also sound quality and fit, that’s what I’m curious about

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        18 hours ago

        Sound quality is mediocre, fit is good. The Bluetooth connection is rather short range. I got them with my Fairphone so I am OK with them but I also hope they are doing better with the new generation.