AirPods 4 with ANC trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £77 for AirPods 4 with ANC in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple does not give trade-in credit for AirPods; it takes them for recycling only. The AirPods 4 with ANC have noise cancelling, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation, but not Apple's hearing features or heart-rate sensing.
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What AirPods 4 with ANC sell for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $123 | CeX shop quote |
| Germany | €58 | MacOnline Ankauf shop quote |
| India | ₹9,700 | CeX shop quote |
| Ireland | €97 | CeX shop quote |
| Italy | €94 | CeX shop quote |
| Japan | ¥11,000 | イオシス 買取 shop quote |
| Mexico | MX$1,595 | CeX shop quote |
| Netherlands | €84 | CeX shop quote |
| Poland | 368 PLN | CeX shop quote |
| Portugal | €85 | CeX shop quote |
| Singapore | $90 | Mister Mobile shop quote |
| Spain | €77 | CeX shop quote |
| United Kingdom | £77 | CeX shop quote |
These prices are for a complete pair with its case.
Is it worth upgrading from the AirPods 4 with ANC to the AirPods 5 (wireless case)?
New AirPods 5 (wireless case) cost £139 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, they cost £62 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your AirPods 4 with ANC 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.
Your own result depends on condition, what bothers you and where you sell, so run the tool for your AirPods.
AirPods 4 with ANC vs current AirPods
| AirPods 4 with ANC | AirPods 5 | AirPods 5 (wireless case) | AirPods Pro 3 | AirPods Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | H2 | H2 | H2 | H2 | H2 |
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Translation | Yes | 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 with ANC have noise cancelling?
Yes. The AirPods 4 with ANC have Active Noise Cancellation.
Do the AirPods 4 with ANC support Live Translation?
Yes, with an iPhone that runs Apple Intelligence.
Do the AirPods 4 with ANC 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 with ANC worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £77 for AirPods 4 with ANC 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 · 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.