Bose
Earbuds & wearables · Last assessed 6/9/2026
Score breakdown
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.
Methodology & version
Five dimensions — parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing, and software freedom — are scored 0–100 and weighted equally; the letter grade is the average (A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, D 60–69, F below 60). This assessment is current as of 6/9/2026 and cites its sources below. It covers the Earbuds & wearables category and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.