AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £108 for AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple does not give trade-in credit for AirPods; it takes them for recycling only. The AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) have noise cancelling, Adaptive Audio, Live Translation and Apple's hearing features, but not heart-rate sensing.
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What AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) sell for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $114 | CeX shop quote |
| Germany | €42 | MacOnline Ankauf shop quote |
| India | ₹9,800 | CeX shop quote |
| Ireland | €97 | CeX shop quote |
| Italy | €91 | CeX shop quote |
| Mexico | MX$1,485 | CeX shop quote |
| Netherlands | €77 | CeX shop quote |
| Poland | 396 PLN | CeX shop quote |
| Portugal | €107 | CeX shop quote |
| Singapore | $100 | Mister Mobile shop quote |
| Spain | €85 | CeX shop quote |
| United Kingdom | £108 | CeX shop quote |
These prices are for a complete pair with its case.
Is it worth upgrading from the AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) to the AirPods Pro 3?
New AirPods Pro 3 cost £219 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, they cost £111 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: MAYBE.
Your AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) still do the job. The AirPods Pro 3 are a nice-to-have.
- They are 4 years old. AirPods batteries hold less charge as they age, and you cannot replace them yourself.
- Yours still sell for about 49% of the new pair's price. That share drops every year you wait.
What the AirPods Pro 3 add
- Heart-rate sensing during workouts.
- USB-C charging instead of Lightning.
Your own result depends on condition, what bothers you and where you sell, so run the tool for your AirPods.
AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) vs current AirPods
| AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) | 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 | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Heart rate | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Charging | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Do the AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) have noise cancelling?
Yes. The AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) have Active Noise Cancellation.
Do the AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) support Live Translation?
Yes, with an iPhone that runs Apple Intelligence.
Do the AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) have Apple's hearing features?
Yes. Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection work on AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3.
How much are AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £108 for AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) 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 Pro 3 · AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) · AirPods Pro (1st 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.