4.2
5
9 ratings
Check all the 12 reviews find on Smartphones Fairphone XL, with the 9 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Smartphones magazines and websites give 9 ratings, we get this average rating to this Fairphone product : 4.2/5.
En bref
- 12 reviews and opinions with 9 ratings for Fairphone XL
- We obtain an average score of 4.2/5, or 83.44/100
Fairphone XL ratings
9 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.2/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 81/100 Connect.de | 4/5 Tech Advisor | 8/10 GadgetGear |
| 7/10 RTings | 3/5 01net |
2 Preview or review without rating: Trusted Reviews, Les Numériques
Pros and cons for Fairphone XL List of reviews and ratings
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7
10
RTings


Unique and practical modular design.
Great full-range noise isolation.
28 hours of battery life with ANC on.
Support for SBC, AAC and aptX HD codecs.
Great full-range noise isolation.
28 hours of battery life with ANC on.
Support for SBC, AAC and aptX HD codecs.
Disappointing passive soundstage.
Inconsistent audio delivery if you have long hair or glasses.
Inconsistent audio delivery if you have long hair or glasses.
reviewed at 24/07/2024 - [read the full review on RTings]
3
5
01net


Audio quality significantly improved
Total repairability
Possible hardware upgrade for older models
Joystick ergonomics
Improved comfort thanks to the fabric
Solid autonomy
Total repairability
Possible hardware upgrade for older models
Joystick ergonomics
Improved comfort thanks to the fabric
Solid autonomy
ANC still too weak compared to the competition
Hands-free call quality
No port sensor
No audio via USB-C
Hands-free call quality
No port sensor
No audio via USB-C
[3/5] reviewed at 28/06/2023 - Test Fairphone Fairbuds XL : le casque audio éthique qui veut montrer la voie à suivre [read the full review on 01net]
[5/5] reviewed at 09/12/2025 - Test Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2 : le champion de la réparation s'offre enfin le son qu'il mérite [read the full review on 01net]
[5/5] reviewed at 09/12/2025 - Test Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2 : le champion de la réparation s'offre enfin le son qu'il mérite [read the full review on 01net]
8
10
GadgetGear


Comfort
His
Modular configuration
Ethically made
Limited additional features via the application
Connectivity issues with the application
Limited set of general features
Moderate ANC
Operation of the automatic shutdown function
His
Modular configuration
Ethically made
Limited additional features via the application
Connectivity issues with the application
Limited set of general features
Moderate ANC
Operation of the automatic shutdown function
Comfort
Her
Modular configuration
Ethically made
Limited additional features via the application
Connectivity issues with the application
En anglais: Limited set of general features
Moderate ANC
Operation of the automatic shutdown function
Her
Modular configuration
Ethically made
Limited additional features via the application
Connectivity issues with the application
En anglais: Limited set of general features
Moderate ANC
Operation of the automatic shutdown function
reviewed at 18/12/2025 - [read the full review on GadgetGear]
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not scored
Les NumériquesGood balance in the lows and mids.
Very intuitive ergonomics.
Well designed and fully repairable.
USB-C connector working in digital and analog mode.
Comfortable.
Very intuitive ergonomics.
Well designed and fully repairable.
USB-C connector working in digital and analog mode.
Comfortable.
Lack of sound openness.
Some sharpness in the high notes.
RBA perfectible, microphones sensitive to pressure variations.
Hands-free kit unusable in noisy environment.
More than spartan application.
Some sharpness in the high notes.
RBA perfectible, microphones sensitive to pressure variations.
Hands-free kit unusable in noisy environment.
More than spartan application.
reviewed at 08/01/2026 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
81
100
Connect.de


It is overall balanced and clear.
The modular structure greatly facilitates repairs.
Very good battery life (almost 25 hours)
Pleasant joystick control
Safe and solid seat
The modular structure greatly facilitates repairs.
Very good battery life (almost 25 hours)
Pleasant joystick control
Safe and solid seat
The highest peaks lack brilliance.
Limited delivery range
Few application features
An ineffective ANC
No support recognition
Limited delivery range
Few application features
An ineffective ANC
No support recognition
reviewed at 29/06/2023 - [read the full review on Connect.de]
4
5
Tech Advisor
reviewed at 11/05/2023 - [read the full review on Tech Advisor]
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not scored
Trusted Reviews reviewed at 13/10/2023 - [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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not scored
Les NumériquesGood balance in the lows and mids.
Very intuitive ergonomics.
Well designed and fully repairable.
USB-C connector working in digital and analog mode.
Comfortable.
Very intuitive ergonomics.
Well designed and fully repairable.
USB-C connector working in digital and analog mode.
Comfortable.
Lack of sound openness.
Some sharpness in the high notes.
RBA perfectible, microphones sensitive to pressure variations.
Hands-free kit unusable in noisy environment.
More than spartan application.
Some sharpness in the high notes.
RBA perfectible, microphones sensitive to pressure variations.
Hands-free kit unusable in noisy environment.
More than spartan application.
reviewed at 08/01/2026 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
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