beyerdynamic DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor vs Fairphone Fairbuds 2

What DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor does better (3) and where Fairbuds 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

6.5Score

3 advantages≈ $130

Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2

7.0Score

2 advantages≈ $130

Higher score

3.0Noise control & calls9.7

9.2Battery5.8

Why is DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor better than Fairbuds 2?

Specifications

Only differences	beyerdynamic DT 30 IE Professioneller In-Ear-Monitor≈ $1306.5	Fairphone Fairbuds 2≈ $1307.0
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	30 mm	11 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Impedance	—	32 Ω
Sensitivity	—	99 dB
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Microphones	—	6
Battery & charging
Battery life	30 h	8 h
Battery life with ANC	—	6 h
Total with charging case	30 h	40 h
Battery capacity	137 mAh	45 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	—	6
Bluetooth codecs	—	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	Yes
aptX	—	No
LDAC	—	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	5.8 g
Protection rating	—	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	Transparent	—
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes