Apple's Lowest Score in Repairability Rankings for iPhones and MacBooks

Apple's Lowest Score in Repairability Rankings for iPhones and MacBooks – With One Exception

Publication Date: 08.04.2026

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Repairability assessments based on official government criteria in Europe have revealed that Apple received the worst score for both iPhones and MacBooks.

However, the MacBook Neo was found to be a notable exception in the laptop rankings, so perhaps there is hope for the future...

The French government mandates that manufacturers display repairability scores according to specific criteria so that comparisons can be made between brands. The EU has very similar criteria, and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) uses these in their rankings.

The latest report provides repairability scores for four smartphone brands and eight laptop brands, with Apple receiving the lowest score in both categories. PIRG states that it has reviewed detailed repair information for a total of 105 devices.

The scores take into account seven different topics that affect the feasibility of repairs:

Repair documentation
Ease of disassembly
Availability of spare parts
Prices of spare parts
Types of screws and fasteners used
Required tools
Longevity of software updates

Apple's Poor Scores

Motorola topped the smartphone repairability rankings with a B+ score. Google came in second with a C-, followed by Samsung with a D, and Apple in last place with a D-.

For laptops, Asus received the highest repairability score with a B+, while Apple scored the lowest with a C-.

MacBook Neo as a Honorable Exception

However, there is a point in Apple's favor. Firstly, the MacBook Neo is a clear exception, widely praised for its repairability. This aligns with the conclusion reached by iFixit following a teardown review a few weeks ago.

iFixit published its own teardown and repairability analysis of the MacBook Neo and found it to be "the most repairable MacBook in the last fourteen years."

It remains unclear whether this situation is merely an exception related to the design of this model or if it represents a change in the company's direction.