AirPods 4 trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £65 for AirPods 4 in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple does not give trade-in credit for AirPods; it takes them for recycling only. The AirPods 4 do not have noise cancelling, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation, Apple's hearing features or heart-rate sensing.
What AirPods 4 sell for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $100 | CeX shop quote |
| Germany | €42 | MacOnline Ankauf shop quote |
| India | ₹6,900 | CeX shop quote |
| Ireland | €72 | CeX shop quote |
| Italy | €66 | CeX shop quote |
| Japan | ¥8,500 | イオシス 買取 shop quote |
| Mexico | MX$1,072 | CeX shop quote |
| Netherlands | €72 | CeX shop quote |
| Poland | 280 PLN | CeX shop quote |
| Portugal | €68 | CeX shop quote |
| Singapore | $60 | Mister Mobile shop quote |
| Spain | €57 | CeX shop quote |
| United Kingdom | £65 | CeX shop quote |
These prices are for a complete pair with its case.
Is it worth upgrading from the AirPods 4 to the AirPods 5?
New AirPods 5 cost £119 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, they cost £54 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your AirPods 4 are fine. You want new AirPods. You don't need them.
- Yours still sell for about 55% of the new pair's price. That share drops every year you wait.
- At 2 years old, they still get Apple's firmware updates and features.
What the AirPods 5 add
- Active Noise Cancellation, which yours do not have.
- Adaptive Audio, and Conversation Awareness, which lowers the volume when you start talking.
- Live Translation, with an iPhone that runs Apple Intelligence.
Your own result depends on condition, what bothers you and where you sell, so run the tool for your AirPods.
AirPods 4 vs current AirPods
| AirPods 4 | AirPods 5 | AirPods 5 (wireless case) | AirPods Pro 3 | AirPods Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | H2 | H2 | H2 | H2 | H2 |
| Noise cancelling | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Audio | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Translation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing features | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Heart rate | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Do the AirPods 4 have noise cancelling?
No. The AirPods 4 do not have Active Noise Cancellation.
Do the AirPods 4 support Live Translation?
No. Live Translation works on AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, with an iPhone that runs Apple Intelligence.
Do the AirPods 4 have Apple's hearing features?
No. Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection work on AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3 only.
How much are AirPods 4 worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £65 for AirPods 4 in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple does not give trade-in credit for AirPods; it takes them for recycling only.
More
Other models: AirPods 5 (wireless case) · AirPods 5 · AirPods 4 with ANC · AirPods (3rd gen) · AirPods (2nd gen)
AirPods trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Singapore · Spain · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple's AirPods pages, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.