iPad Air (M1) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £198 to £231 for an iPad Air (M1) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £530 for an iPad Air, a single figure for every iPad Air model. The iPad Air (M1) gets iPadOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
What an iPad Air (M1) sells for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any iPad Air |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $253 CeX | - |
| Hong Kong | HK$1,300 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$4,000 |
| India | ₹27,900 CeX | - |
| Ireland | €207 CeX | - |
| Italy | €200 CeX | - |
| Japan | ¥46,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥90,000 |
| Mexico | MX$3,577 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | €189 CeX | - |
| Poland | 1.020 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | €231 CeX | - |
| Singapore | $310 Mister Mobile | - |
| Spain | €274 CeX | - |
| United Kingdom | £198 CeX | up to £530 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each iPad family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older iPad Air (M1) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPad Air (M1) to the iPad Air 11-inch (M4)?
A new iPad Air 11-inch (M4) 128GB Wi-Fi costs £749 in the United Kingdom. After selling an iPad Air (M1) at the best local quote, it costs £551 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: MAYBE.
Your iPad Air (M1) still does the job. The iPad Air 11-inch (M4) is a nice-to-have.
- It is 4 years old.
What the iPad Air 11-inch (M4) adds
- The M4 chip, newer than your M1.
- Apple Pencil Pro support, which your iPad does not have.
Your own result depends on storage, Wi-Fi or Cellular, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your iPad.
If the battery is the problem, Apple's battery service costs far less than a new iPad.
iPad Air (M1) vs current iPads
| iPad Air (M1) | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad (A16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M1 | M4 | A16 |
| iPadOS updates | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | No |
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | Yes | No |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPad Air (M1) get iPadOS 27?
Yes. Apple lists the iPad Air (M1) as supported by iPadOS 27.
Can the iPad Air (M1) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes. Apple Intelligence runs on iPads with an M1 chip or later and on the iPad mini (A17 Pro), including the iPad Air (M1).
Does the iPad Air (M1) work with the Apple Pencil Pro?
No. The Apple Pencil Pro works with the iPad Pro (M4) and later, the iPad Air (M2) and later, and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
How much is an iPad Air (M1) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £198 to £231 for an iPad Air (M1) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026).
More
Other iPad Air models: iPad Air 13-inch (M4) · iPad Air 11-inch (M4) · iPad Air 13-inch (M3) · iPad Air 11-inch (M3) · iPad Air 13-inch (M2) · iPad Air 11-inch (M2) · iPad Air (4th gen) · iPad Air (3rd gen)
iPad trade-in prices by country: Australia · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Singapore · Spain · United Kingdom
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.