Look, I love my AirPods. I wouldn't really opt for a different pair of earbuds, considering how entrenched I am in the Apple ecosystem. While the audio quality and feature set keep me hooked, there is one enormous flaw lurking under the surface: once the batteries go, the AirPods go, too.
It doesn't have to be this way. Earbud manufacturers are choosing to design their products without serviceable batteries. We know this because some companies out there actually sell earbuds that let you replace the batteries. While this should serve as a lesson to all manufacturers, it also presents an opportunity for buyers interested in the longevity of their products: If you're looking for earbuds that won't be useless after two or three years, these seven options are worth considering:
Fairphone Fairbuds
Fairphone Fairbuds $99.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $99.00 at AmazonThat said, there may be some trade-offs to achieve that level of repairability. User reviews on Amazon are mixed, to say the least. While the earbuds do come with modern features, like active noise cancelling, apps for both iOS and Android, and the ability to connect to multiple devices at once, critics on Amazon complain about the fit, reliability, and lag in controls. Still, others had positive reviews as well, praising the repairability, but also the sound quality and overall experience. Without having used them myself, it seems the Fairbuds might not be the choice for users looking for the best possible wireless earbuds, but are worth considering if repairability is especially important to you.
Sony WF-1000XM3 or WF1000XM4
Sony WF-1000XM4 $278.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $278.00 at AmazonTwo of the company's earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 and WF-1000XM4, ship with easily replaceable batteries—coin cell batteries, at that. iFixit notes that the MX3s are particularly repairable, and while the MX4s aren't as easy to open up, the batteries are still fairly replaceable. But with the XM5s, Sony made the experience much harder, and trying to replace the batteries yourself runs a far greater risk of damaging the earbuds permanently. The XM6 is a similar story, and its battery may even be custom, which would make user repairability quite difficult.
The good news is, you can still find the older XM3 and XM4 earbuds on the market, assuming you don't mind going back a few generations for your earbuds. At least you'll know you can continue using your earbuds long after the included battery wears down.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Galaxy Buds Live (ANC) $238.99 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $238.99 at AmazonWhile iFixit noted in its teardown from six years ago that the Galaxy Buds Live's batteries were becoming hard to find online, you can still buy them today. You can order a two-pack of the CP1254 batteries on Amazon for $19.99. Not a bad price to keep your earbuds running. Perhaps that's why renewed Galaxy Buds Live from 2020 are still fetching modern earbuds prices. I can't say I'd recommend picking up a pair given their age, but if you're a Samsung fan that wants to keep these buds for the long haul, it's an option.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven Premium ANC Wireless Earbuds (Natural Aluminum) $599.00 at Amazon Shop Now Shop Now $599.00 at AmazonSennheiser's Momentum 5 earbuds aren't quite out yet—but they're the reason I put together this list. The buds, announced on Thursday, come with user-replaceable batteries in both the earbuds and the charging case, which means you'll be able to keep using both as long as you keep replacing the batteries yourself. Like some of the other items on this list, these earbuds are designed with screws instead of glue, which should make servicing much more straightforward.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds (discontinued)
Microsoft's Surface Earbuds are reportedly very easy to replace, as they take a standard coin cell battery. Unfortunately, these earbuds were discontinued, and they aren't likely easy to find. Still, if you do find a pair, or you happen to own them, know that you can swap out the batteries without much difficulty.
More earbuds with replaceable batteries are likely on the way
While this list is certainly lacking today, it will probably continue to grow over time. That's not because companies are seeing the light, or even because there's a profit to be made from including replaceable batteries in their earbuds. Instead, new regulations (particularly from the EU) are forcing companies to make their devices less consumable. In this case, devices will likely start shipping with more readily replaceable batteries, so that the entire product doesn't need to go once the batteries die.
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