The new Apple AirPods are also "disposable": the headphones can not be repaired

IFixit Specialists did not ignore the second generation of wireless headphones Apple AirPods, dismantled

their estimated maintainability. Beware, spoiler: in comparison with the first AirPods almost nothing has changed.

Verdict

Unfortunately, the new AirPods are almost impossible to repair. If you need to replace one of the components - accept, the headphones can not be disassembled without breaking them completely.

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IFixit didn’t stint on adjectives, calling the AirPods "disappointingly disposable" and prophesying "tiny batteries a speedy failure."

True, some improvements were still found in the headphone case: the metal loop and waterproof cover of the board can make it more durable and durable.

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As a result, the second Apple AirPods, like the first,get for maintainability 0 out of 10 possible points. Recall, their competitors - Samsung Galaxy Buds, on the contrary, showed a decent result - 6 points out of 10.