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Post #1879164

2026-05-02 09:39 UTC

We’re now scoring wireless headphones! We evaluated 14 popular models using a new scoring rubric. The results highlight a clear gap between what’s possible and what’s currently being built. Let us know which headphones you'd like to see scored and read our blog at the link below! https://www.ifixit.com/News/117206/were-now-scoring-wireless-headphones-for-repairability — #iFixit #RightoRepair #FixTheWorld

Replies (12)

  • @andrewblasco@masto.es 2026-05-02 09:59

    @iFixit Wow, you just read my mind, I was searching about the Fairbuds XL a few days away, precisely worried about the battery life through the years...

    Open ##1939867

  • @hokid@mastodon.social 2026-05-02 10:45

    @iFixit Can totally confirm the problems with ANC after repair. Had to replace one driver in my WH-1000XM5. Replacement itself wasn't too bad, but ANC performance now notably worse on that side. BTW, burnt out drivers on those headphones seems to be a common problem, just like the touchpad getting ghost touches, very annoying, I will never buy headphones with touchpad ever again, real buttons please!

    Open ##1939877

  • @smeikx@graz.social 2026-05-02 10:57

    @iFixit I’d like to see Valco’s products scored: https://valco.fi/en/collections/headphones

    Open ##1939904

  • @13reak@infosec.exchange 2026-05-02 11:27

    @iFixit Well done, #Fairphone !

    Open ##1939906

  • @clickhere@mastodon.ie 2026-05-02 11:55

    @iFixit Love this, thank you! And great to see Fairphone leading the way here. 👏🏼 I'm interested in the 'bone conduction' type headphones. (In my case, I bought these in 2021: Aftershokz Aeropex Open-Ear Endurance Wireless Headphones (Solar Red) - product code 38-AS800SR) #FairPhone #CircularEconomy #RightToRepair

    Open ##1939907

  • @SilverOwl@mastodon.social 2026-05-02 12:09

    @iFixit Regarding how often/long people wear headphones and smart watches, would you consider testing for potentially hazardous materials in addition to repairability? While the “Stiftung Warentest” exists for a variety of products in Germany, a more tech-focused and international counterpart would be very interesting.

    Open ##1939908

  • @d_rift@beige.party 2026-05-02 14:13

    @iFixit Great! My family prefers wires but goes through so many headsets... I've got yet another JBL in pieces. 🙄

    Open ##1939909

  • @GOKUSHRM@mastodon.social 2026-05-02 14:34

    @iFixit I preferred wired headphone 🎧

    Open ##1939910

  • @sarae@ecoevo.social 2026-05-02 15:50

    @iFixit did you not look at any of the Bose headphones? I've bought those for my kid (who is autistic, hates change, and wears headphones almost everywhere) because we can consistently get parts for them

    Open ##1939911

  • @iFixit please score the @shiftphones headset

    Open ##1939912

  • @tasket@infosec.exchange 2026-05-03 00:57

    @iFixit Has CVE 2025-0084 been patched? None of the bluetooth vendors seem to have anything to say about patching major vulns.

    Open ##1939913

  • @errorbody@mastodon.social 2026-05-03 10:15

    @iFixit Some of the wireless headphones from AIAIAI, please :) Like this one: https://aiaiai.audio/headphones/tma-2-studio-wireless

    Open ##1939914