Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headphones you can fix yourself

The Fairbuds XL break down into nine modular parts with a single small screwdriver, but are high quality and solid-feeling when altogether. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian

On first impressions, the Fairbuds XL are just another set of big, plush noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones. But their novel design allows them to be easily dismantled for simple at-home repairs, making them some of the most sustainable on the market.

Produced by repairable and Fairtrade electronics pioneer Fairphone, the £219 (€249) headphones follow in the footsteps of the modular Fairphone 4. All products from the company are aimed at being better for the planet, the workers making them and your wallet.