AirPods 5 (wireless case) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £77 for AirPods 5 (wireless case) in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple does not give trade-in credit for AirPods; it takes them for recycling only. The AirPods 5 (wireless case) have noise cancelling, Adaptive Audio and Live Translation, but not Apple's hearing features or heart-rate sensing.
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What AirPods 5 (wireless case) sell for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $121 | CeX shop quote |
| India | ₹13,100 | CeX shop quote |
| Ireland | €94 | CeX shop quote |
| Italy | €100 | CeX shop quote |
| Japan | ¥17,000 | イオシス 買取 shop quote |
| Mexico | MX$1,860 | CeX shop quote |
| Poland | 378 PLN | CeX shop quote |
| Portugal | €97 | CeX shop quote |
| Singapore | $110 | Mister Mobile shop quote |
| Spain | €96 | 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 5 (wireless case) to the AirPods 5?
New AirPods 5 cost £119 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, they cost £42 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your AirPods 5 (wireless case) are as new as the AirPods 5 or newer. There is nothing to upgrade to.
- Your AirPods 5 (wireless case) are as new as the AirPods 5 or newer. There is nothing to upgrade to.
Your own result depends on condition, what bothers you and where you sell, so run the tool for your AirPods.
AirPods 5 (wireless case) vs current AirPods
| AirPods 5 (wireless case) | AirPods 5 | AirPods Pro 3 | AirPods Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | H2 | H2 | H2 | H2 |
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live Translation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing features | No | No | Yes | No |
| Heart rate | No | No | Yes | No |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Do the AirPods 5 (wireless case) have noise cancelling?
Yes. The AirPods 5 (wireless case) have Active Noise Cancellation.
Do the AirPods 5 (wireless case) support Live Translation?
Yes, with an iPhone that runs Apple Intelligence.
Do the AirPods 5 (wireless case) 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 5 (wireless case) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £77 for AirPods 5 (wireless case) 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 · AirPods 4 with ANC · 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.