**How Fixable Are Your Gadgets? A New Report Scores Laptops and Smartphones**
Do you have a laptop or smartphone that is simple to repair, or do you have to replace the whole unit when something fails?
A fresh [report](https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/failing-the-fix/) from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund assesses the repairability of laptops and smartphones from prominent technology companies, assigning each a repairability grade.
One important finding from the report is that although smartphones have mostly become more repair-friendly compared to the previous year, laptops have become increasingly challenging to mend. For instance, HP laptops are now more difficult to fix than they were in prior years.
### Asus Tops Laptop Repairability
Among laptop brands, Asus achieved the highest repairability grade, earning an A-.
Acer was not far behind with a B+, while Dell, Microsoft, and Samsung all received a B-. HP managed a C, and Apple finished towards the bottom with a C-.
Although Apple’s grade shows some progress since earlier years, the company still ranks lowest in terms of laptop repairability.
Lenovo received a failing grade (F), but the report notes that this was due to insufficient available data. The company did not present the complete French repairability index for 12 of the 13 models sold in both the U.S. and France, making a proper evaluation impossible. Conversely, Lenovo garnered a C in the 2024 repairability report.
In France, companies are required to publicly share repairability scores, and it is reported that 86% of French consumers take these scores into account when shopping.
### Apple and Google Share the Title for Most Repairable Smartphones
In the realm of smartphones, Apple and Google are tied for the highest ranking, both receiving a B-.
Motorola came next with a C+, while Samsung finished last with a C-.
### The Effects of the Right to Repair Movement
The Right to Repair movement seems to be having an impact, especially in the smartphone market. For example, Apple has historically complicated iPhone repairs, but recent advancements indicate that the company is reacting to consumer preferences and regulatory influences.
Right to Repair laws empower consumers to modify and fix their devices, compelling manufacturers to provide access to repair information and reasonably priced replacement parts.
While advancements have been observed in the smartphone domain, the report indicates that laptops still need more focus, as repairability appears to be either stagnant or declining.