Bang & Olufsen unveiled the Beoplay Eleven, their new premium earbuds priced at $499, with a focus on sustainability and compliance with the EU’s repairability regulations. However, a recent iFixit teardown revealed that replacing the batteries in these earbuds is a complex process, requiring significant effort even for professionals. The battery is integrated with other components and needs heat for removal, posing challenges to meet the EU standards. As a result, the Beoplay Eleven earbuds received a low 1/10 repairability score from iFixit.
While Bang & Olufsen claims that battery replacement can be done through their service centers, iFixit suggests that this may not be intended for DIY repairs at home. Despite initial difficulties, it was eventually possible to access one of the…
2025-01-18 12:49:49
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