Samsung
Earbuds & wearables · Last assessed 6/9/2026
Score breakdown
Why this grade
Most physically repairable of the mainstream pack: Galaxy Buds Live scored 8/10, Buds+ 7/10, original Buds 6/10 (glueless, standard replaceable coin-cell batteries) — though Galaxy Buds Pro regressed to 3/10. Galaxy Watch (1st gen) scored 7/10 and Galaxy Watch5 6/10 (screws/clips, modular). Pulled down to F because iFixit notes 'no official replacement parts or repair instructions' for the Buds or Watch lines, and the fused digitizer/soldered button cables limit watch screen repair. Older buds benefit from widely available standard coin cells; Watch has Reactivation 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.