Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Oct 15, 2025
The realm of smartwatches recently registered a massive shift as the newly launched Pixel Watch 4 has discreetly beaten the Apple Watch Series 11 in terms of repairability.
The ability to be repaired is a crucial area in modern-day advanced and sophisticated smartwatches, and early user reviews and teardown reports of the Pixel Watch 4 indicated that Google’s latest watch is much easier to fix and maintain than the tightly sealed Apple Watch Series 11.
Citing experts at iFixit and independent reviewers, TechJuice reported that the Pixel Watch 4 can be opened without needing specialised tools, thanks to its modular design, which enables easy access to the battery, screen, sensors, and other essential components under the hood.
On the other hand, the flagship Apple Watch uses a rigid, glue-heavy construction that makes repairs and part replacements way more complicated than the Pixel Watch 4.
The development is expected to significantly extend the latest Pixel Watch’s lifespan.
By simplifying repairs, Google has made it cheaper and more practical for users to fix devices rather than replace them or spend extra on repairs. This marks a big step aimed at reducing e-waste, which has been a grave concern in the wearable industry.
The announcement was well received by advocates of the Right to Repair movement, which urges tech companies to make their products more serviceable and easy to sustain.
With rising consumer interest in sustainable devices, Google’s approach is believed to give it a winning edge over Apple, especially in regions where repairability is becoming a legal expectation.
That being the case, Apple’s commitment to its sealed design is raising both eyebrows and questions about low consumer control over Apple watches.
