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Fairphone Fairbuds 2 vs JVC nearphones HA-NP80T

What Fairbuds 2 does better (3) and where nearphones HA-NP80T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
JVC nearphones HA-NP80T
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
5.8Battery7.0
4.0Build & features7.1

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than nearphones HA-NP80T?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · nearphones HA-NP80T: No
  2. LDACYes · nearphones HA-NP80T: No
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 9.2 g+59%

Why is nearphones HA-NP80T better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9.5 h+19%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9.5 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h—
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g9.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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