Bose
Earbuds & wearables · Last assessed Jun 9, 2026
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The letter is the published assessment. Missing factor evidence is labeled; it does not become a zero.
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.
Sources
Methodology & scope
Five dimensions are scored 0–100 and weighted equally: parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing and software freedom. The letter scale is A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
This assessment was last assessed Jun 9, 2026. Its assessment scope is Earbuds & wearables and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.
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Manufacturer response
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What makes up the grade
- Parts Availability
- 12 / 100
- Schematic Access
- 15 / 100
- Repairability
- 15 / 100
- OEM Pricing
- 20 / 100
- Software Freedom
- 50 / 100
Grade history
No grade changes are recorded.
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