Bose
Earbuds & wearables · Last assessed 6/9/2026
Score breakdown
Parts Availability12
Schematic Access15
Repairability15
OEM Pricing20
Software Freedom50
Why this grade
No formal iFixit repairability score exists for Bose true-wireless earbuds (not listed on the earbud scorecard), so evidence is thin and the grade is conservative. Documented across the QuietComfort line: battery is 'not user-replaceable,' Bose uses an obscure bespoke battery shape not sold to the public, and battery replacement is rated Difficult (45 min–2 hr) requiring soldering and replacement adhesive. No official parts or repair instructions. Relative plus: simple Bluetooth pairing with no activation/parts-pairing lock.