iFixit Teardown Reveals AirPods 4 Are Virtually Unrepairable

Despite minor design changes, AirPods 4 earn a 0 out of 10 repairability score, while AirPods Max with USB-C fare slightly better.

iFixit's teardown of AirPods 4 shows almost no internal changes compared to AirPods 3.
The AirPods 4 received a 0 out of 10 repairability score due to excessive adhesive and intricate design.
The AirPods Max with USB-C scored 6 out of 10, the same as the original model with a Lightning port.
iFixit highlights that replacing the battery in AirPods 4 remains nearly impossible, unlike competitors' products.
Apple's focus on design over repairability continues to make their wireless earbuds difficult to fix.