The Best Ethical Electronics & Tech in 2026
We scored every electronics & tech product in our database on certifications, ingredient transparency, sourcing, packaging and brand ethics. Here are the top 10, ranked by composite ethics score.
- 1
ExcellentB CorpFair Trade4.5 (3,200)The world's most sustainable smartphone featuring a modular design for DIY repairs and fair-mined materials.
- 2ExcellentB CorpFair Trade4.4 (1,250)
The world's most sustainable smartphone featuring a modular design for easy DIY repairs, fair-mined materials, and long-term software support.
- 3ExcellentB CorpFair Trade4.4 (1,250)
The world's most sustainable smartphone featuring a modular design, fair-mined materials, and long-term software support.
- 4ExcellentB CorpFair Trade4.4 (1,240)
The world's most sustainable smartphone featuring a modular design for easy DIY repairs, 100% electronic waste neutral production, and fair-mined materials.
- 5
ExcellentB Corp4.8 (5,400)A fully customizable and repairable laptop that challenges the 'disposable' nature of modern computers.
- 6ExcellentB CorpFair Trade4.2 (840)
The world’s most ethical smartphone, featuring a modular design for easy repairs, fair gold sourcing, and an industry-leading 8-year software support commitment.
- 7ExcellentB CorpFair Trade4.2 (1,240)
The world’s most sustainable smartphone featuring a modular design for easy repair, fair-trade gold, and an industry-leading 8-year software support promise.
- 8
ExcellentFSC CertifiedVegan4.7 (1,200)A high-fidelity Bluetooth speaker crafted from sustainable bamboo and recycled fabric.
- 9ExcellentFSC CertifiedB Corp4.6 (1,250)
A powerful, portable Bluetooth speaker crafted from sustainable bamboo and recycled materials, offering high-fidelity sound with an eco-conscious footprint.
- 10ExcellentFSC CertifiedB Corp4.6 (840)
A powerful Bluetooth speaker crafted from sustainable bamboo and recycled fabric, blending high-fidelity sound with eco-conscious materials.
TL;DR
The best ethical electronics & tech in 2026 is Fairphone 5 by Fairphone, with an ethics score of 98/100 backed by B Corp, Fair Trade. Followed by Fairphone 5, Fairphone 5, Fairphone 5.
How we rank electronics & tech
Every product earns an ethics score from 0–100 based on third-party certifications (B Corp, Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic, Fair Trade, etc.), ingredient and material safety, supply-chain transparency, packaging sustainability, and brand-level practices. We do not accept payment for placement — rankings are derived entirely from the underlying data.
Frequently asked about ethical electronics & tech
What is the best ethical electronics & tech in 2026?+
Fairphone 5 by Fairphone tops our ranking with an ethics score of 98/100.
How are these electronics & tech products ranked?+
Each product earns a 0–100 ethics score weighted across third-party certifications, ingredient and material safety, supply-chain transparency, packaging sustainability and brand-level ethics.
Are these products vegan and cruelty-free?+
Many carry Vegan and Leaping Bunny certifications. Each listing shows the verified certifications so you can filter by vegan, cruelty-free, organic or fair-trade specifically.