Best laptops of 2025: The most repairable laptops and why it matters

It’s an all too common occurrence: The screen on your phone cracks, or your computer won’t turn back on. Instead of an easy fix you can do yourself, you have to send the device back to its manufacturer for repairs. Worse yet (and defying common sense), a minor repair may cost you more than a new device. 

If you think you should be able to buy products that are durable, long-lasting and easily repairable, then fixability should be an important consideration when buying a new laptop. 

Unrepairable devices have also helped make electronic waste — commonly referred to as “e-waste” — the fastest-growing waste stream in the world: We throw out 500 pounds of e-waste a second in the U.S. By repairing your device, you help reduce the number of electronics entering into the waste stream.

To help you reduce e-waste and get the most out of your computer, we’ve graded laptop repairability for the seven most popular laptop brands in 2025. Our overview highlights the three most repairable laptops available on the market from each manufacturer.

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Asus laptops were to top ranked for repairability in 2025

Our report found that among most popular laptop brands, Asus leads in repairability with an A-. Their laptops scored well for disassembly, which is an essential feature when it comes time to replace broken parts. 

We found that Asus laptops were easy to open and could be repaired easily from home. Our grading system weighs disassembly more heavily than the other factors because of its importance. Replacement parts for Asus laptops are also more affordable and readily available. 

Acer was ranked second with a B+ making it another good choice for a repairable laptop.

Dell, Microsoft and Samsung laptops score well for repairability but still fall short

Dell, Microsoft and Samsung tied for third, each scoring a B- grade. Microsoft laptops rank well when it comes to disassembly, but the company’s membership in the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) — a trade association that lobbies against Right to Repair bills — reduces its score. 

Dell and Samsung’s scores also took hits, as both manufacturers are members of TechNet and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which are both trade associations that actively lobby against the Right to Repair.

Apple continues to trail behind its competitors when it comes to repairability

Apple trails far behind when it comes to the repairability of its products. The manufacturer only earned a C- grade and ranks lowest on our average disassembly score.

Apple lost the greatest number of points for its active lobbying against the Right to Repair and support for other trade groups who are most visible in opposing this crucial consumer right.

Lenovo got an F this year because it didn’t provide the repair scoring information that we use to assess repairability.

A high price doesn’t necessarily make a laptop more repairable.

Although Macbooks are much more expensive than the Asus Zenbook S14 or the Dell Inspiration 16, they are harder to open up and repair. 

Why repairability is so important

Repairable electronics save you money. Our “Repair Saves Families Big” report found that Americans would save $40 billion a year if they could repair, instead of replace, their devices and appliances.

And when you buy expensive tech that can be easily repaired, you’re not only helping your wallet, you’re helping our planet. 

With every electronic gadget that gets tossed into the municipal waste stream, a newer model will replace it. Humans are consuming our planet’s natural resources at an unsustainable rate and it’s time we start designing products that are meant to last.