iFixit named Pixel Watch 4 the most repairable smartwatch

iFixit teardown experts have taken apart Google's new Pixel Watch 4 and called it the most repairable smartwatch on the market today. The device earned this rating thanks to the manufacturer's use of screws and seals instead of glue, which greatly simplifies access to components.

Google said during the presentation that the device was designed "with serviceability in mind." An iFixit teardown confirmed these words: the watch received a preliminary repairability score of 9 out of 10.

Experts noted several key design decisions. First, the case has visible screws that do not reduce the IP68 protection against dust and water. Some of them perform a dual function — simultaneously fixing the back cover and compressing the gasket, ensuring tightness.

Secondly, the battery and vibration motor are easily removed without using glue — just unscrew the fasteners.

The display is also secured exclusively with screws and is additionally sealed with a replaceable gasket in the form of an O-ring, which can be purchased separately.

iFixit noted that the round shape of the case made it easier to implement such a solution, while square models are more difficult to do. As a result, the Pixel Watch 4 teardown was called "the most satisfactory" of all the company's teardowns.

At the same time, iFixit clarified that it has a business partnership with Google, but it did not affect the rating.