Apple Receives Lowest Repairability Grades for Laptops and Smartphones
Apple has the lowest grades in laptop, phone repairability analysis
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A report by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund reveals that Apple scored poorly in repairability, receiving a C-minus for laptops and a D-minus for smartphones. The analysis, based on devices available in France, highlights the need for better repair practices and transparency from manufacturers.
- 01Apple scored a C-minus in laptop repairability and a D-minus in smartphone repairability.
- 02The report analyzed the 10 newest devices from manufacturers' French websites.
- 03PIRG advocates for applying French repairability standards globally.
- 04Key criteria included ease of disassembly, availability of repair documentation, and affordability of spare parts.
- 05Membership in industry groups opposing right-to-repair legislation negatively impacted scores.
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In a recent report titled 'Failing the Fix (2026)', the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund evaluated the repairability of laptops and smartphones, giving Apple the lowest scores among major manufacturers. Apple received a C-minus for laptop repairability and a D-minus for smartphones, indicating significant challenges for consumers seeking to repair their devices. The analysis focused on the 10 newest laptops and phones available on manufacturers' French websites, utilizing the French repairability index as a benchmark. This index requires manufacturers to display repairability ratings on products sold in France. PIRG emphasizes that the ease of disassembling devices should be a primary factor in repairability assessments. Other criteria included the availability of repair documentation, spare parts, and their affordability relative to the product's cost. The report also noted that companies affiliated with groups opposing right-to-repair legislation faced score deductions, reflecting ongoing tensions between consumer rights advocates and industry interests.
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The low repairability scores may influence consumer purchasing decisions and push for better repair practices from manufacturers.
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