Garmin
Earbuds & wearables · Last assessed Jun 9, 2026
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Why this grade
Wearables only (no earbuds). Only one Garmin appears on iFixit's smartwatch scorecard: Venu Sq Music Edition at 3/10 (battery soldered, no screws/clips so reassembly needs custom adhesive). Mixed picture across the fenix line: older models (fenix 3, 6X Sapphire) require Torx removal plus soldering/scissors to replace a glued battery, but the newer fenix 7X uses a battery connector with no soldering — a real improvement. iFixit sells Garmin batteries and hosts many community guides, but Garmin offers no official consumer parts/manuals and charges ~$121 for an out-of-warranty battery swap (vs ~$15 DIY part). No activation lock impeding hardware repair.
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
- 35 / 100
- Schematic Access
- 30 / 100
- Repairability
- 38 / 100
- OEM Pricing
- 40 / 100
- Software Freedom
- 55 / 100
Grade history
No grade changes are recorded.
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