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lotsofpulptoday at 1:53 PM1 replyview on HN

Are there tradeoffs to repair-ability?

I have machine washed my Airpods multiple times and they still work, and I use them for 3+ years. Seems like a good enough product, based on the alternatives available in the market.


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bdcravenstoday at 2:32 PM

Absolutely. Durability, size, etc.

However if we're going to talk about "eco progress" specifically we do have to talk about repairability. To be fair though, a long lasting product is probably more "green" than any easily repaired one in many circumstances.