Samsung
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
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.
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
- 38 / 100
- Schematic Access
- 25 / 100
- Repairability
- 58 / 100
- OEM Pricing
- 48 / 100
- Software Freedom
- 48 / 100
Grade history
No grade changes are recorded.
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