Win a pair of Fairbuds XL & read our exclusive colleague review
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Published 18 Jul 2023 in Colleagues
Competition alert! To celebrate the launch of the Fairbuds XL headphones, we’re giving away a pair to one lucky colleague! Just answer our simple question to be in with a chance. Plus read our exclusive colleague review of the sustainable headphones and where you can get your own.
Win a pair of Fairbuds XL headphones!
It's easy, just answer the question correctly and you could be in with a chance of winning a pair of Fairbuds XL headphones.
Be quick though, the competition closes on Tuesday 25th July with the winner announced in Phil's Blog on Friday 28th July.
Good luck!
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Competition Terms and Conditions
The Prize;
1. There will be 1 winner randomly selected from all valid entries.
2. The winner will receive a pair of Fairbuds XL headphones which will be delivered to the provided colleague address. We will use your email address to inform you that you have won and ask for an appropriate address or location to send the hamper to.
3. The prize is as stated, is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.
4. The winners will receive their prize within 28 days of notification. The result of the competition is final, and no correspondence will be entered into, except with the winners. Colleagues Connect are not responsible if a winner does not receive notification or delivery of their prize as a result of having provided incorrect/incomplete details when requested following notification.
5. Colleagues Connect will not offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or circumstances outside its reasonable control, Colleagues Connect reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, this competition without prior notice.
Winner;
6. The competition closes at midnight – Tuesday 25th July
7. The winner will be announced in Phil’s Blog on Friday 28th July.
Did you know colleagues can save £20 on the newest addition to Fairphone's modularity family, the Fairbuds XL headphones? To test how sound quality and comfort combine with sustainable materials, Andy Kelley has shared his thoughts on the world’s most ethical headphones.
After using a Fairphone 4 on a regular basis for work, he was really excited about Fairphone branching out into the headphone market. “We had a few pairs on our stand at the Fairer Living Festival and I was really impressed with how solid and well-built they felt. I was very keen on having a pair for myself and I’m really pleased with them."
The Apple obstacle has been overcome
For over 10 years Andy’s personal mobile brand has been Apple, like many of us, though Andy has opted for refurbished models when upgrading. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he hasn’t been swayed by the Android operating system and feels “permanently locked into Apple’s ecosystem now, as much as I love and appreciate my Fairphone for work”.
However, Fairphone has now ensured that people can still use sustainable and ethical electronics, without changing their iOS or Android smartphone. “The Fairbuds XL work equally well with iOS and Android, so it’s a great way for me to support the sustainable consumer electronics cause without having to change everything I’ve got so used to”.
How do they feel?
“They are really comfortable to wear for long periods and the noise cancelling is great. You can choose to have noise cancelling on or off, and there’s a mode that lets some of the ambient sound through as well. I wore my headphones on a train journey up to Manchester a few weeks ago and they made the whole experience much more pleasant."
What are they like to live with?
“The battery life is good and easily made it through my 6-hour trip to Manchester and back on a single charge”, a stretch of time that’s more than enough for most people’s daily use but the battery will actually last for up to 30 hours between charges.
Being made by Fairphone also provides the comfort of knowing there will be supported longevity and inexpensive solutions if any issues were to occur. “I know I can always replace the battery myself in a few years’ time without having to get hold of specialist tools or follow complicated tutorials on YouTube”. All 9 parts can be swapped out with a twist, click or turn of the screwdriver, without comprising the solid feel Andy noticed when first holding them. “Users can expect the Fairbuds XL to last for years and years."
How does the sound compare to headphone market leaders?
“I’ve tested these alongside Apple’s Air Pods Max and a pair of Sony WH-MX3000s and the sound quality holds up really well. They have an app which offers some control of EQ, and they support connection via Bluetooth to 2 devices simultaneously (so you can connect to a phone and a laptop at the same time)." The signature pre-sets have been created by Sonarworks, a team of Grammy award-winning sound engineers who worked in collaboration with Fairphone to ensure the best sound quality possible.
“At £219 (£199 for Colleagues), they’re quite a bit cheaper than the Apple or Sony models, and I know that Fairphone uses as much recycled material as possible and work really hard to ensure the workers who build them are treated fairly."
What are the Industry-leading sustainability credentials?
Fairtrade and Recycled Materials
The Fairbuds XL is made with responsibly sourced, Fairtrade and recycled materials unlike any other on the market. Inside the headphones is 100% recycled aluminium and tin, 80% recycled plastic and 100% Fairtrade Gold.
Modular Design = 100% repairable
Your Fairbuds XL headphones are made from 9 modular parts which allow your headphones to be easily and affordably repaired if the time ever comes. A modular design ensures longevity, minimised environmental impact and provides better value for money. With the Fairbuds XL, you won't have to worry about finding a new pair of headphones again as they are 100% repairable whilst being dust and water-spray-resistant (IP54).
Get an exclusive colleague discount on the Fairbuds XL headphones
Don't forget as a colleague you can get your own Fairbuds XL for just £199, to find out more click here.