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Fairphone Fairbuds 2 vs Motorola Moto Buds

What Fairbuds 2 does better (1) and where Moto Buds wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Motorola Moto Buds
Motorola · 2024Moto Buds
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
9.8Noise control & calls9.8
6.0Battery7.5

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than Moto Buds?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is Moto Buds better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Total with charging case40 h vs 42 h+5%
  3. Driver size11 mm vs 12.4 mm+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm12.4 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99 dB—
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones66
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case40 h42 h
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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