iPad Air (5th gen, M1) trade-in value
Sell your iPad Air (5th gen, M1)
5 UK trade-in stores will buy an iPad Air (5th gen, M1) today, for up to £326 in cash. Whether you want to sell it, trade it in or recycle it, here is what each store publishes, side by side.
trending_up Up £30 (+10%) since 16 September 2026
Prices collected 18 October 2026 from each store's own valuation tool.
iPad Air (5th gen, M1) trade-in value by storage and condition
The highest price any store publishes for each combination, with the store that pays it. Prices are for a Wi-Fi device.
| Storage | Excellent | Good | Fair | Faulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB | £241Back Market | £204CeX | £182Back Market | £50giffgaff |
| 256GB | £301Back Market | £262Back Market | £229Back Market | £75Currys |
What each store pays for an iPad Air (5th gen, M1)
Each store's best working and faulty price for any configuration of this model.
| Store | Best working price | Best faulty price | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £326 (256GB, Cellular) | £35 | 18 October 2026 |
| CeX | £279 (256GB, Wi-Fi) | — | 18 October 2026 |
| giffgaff | £215 (256GB, Cellular) | £65 | 18 October 2026 |
| Currys | £195 (256GB, Wi-Fi) | £75 | 18 October 2026 |
| Assurant | £153 (256GB, Cellular) | — | 18 October 2026 |
CeX figures are cash; its store-credit offer is higher. Argos, Assurant and Currys publish one "fully working" price for every working condition. How we compare.
How the iPad Air (5th gen, M1) trade-in value has changed
Best price for a Wi-Fi iPad Air (5th gen, M1) in good condition, at our previous update (16 September 2026) and now.
| Storage | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64GB | £180 | £204 | +£24 |
| 256GB | £238 | £262 | +£24 |
| Store | 16 September 2026 | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | £296 | £326 | +£30 |
| CeX | £225 | £279 | +£54 |
| giffgaff | £215 | £215 | no change |
| Currys | £195 | £195 | no change |
| Assurant | £153 | £153 | no change |
See which models moved most in the trade-in price tracker.
Getting the most for your iPad Air (5th gen, M1)
- Compare before you post. The same 64GB iPad Air (5th gen, M1) is worth £120 at one store and £204 at another.
- Grade it honestly. Every store inspects the device; if it is worse than described you get a lower revised offer.
- Turn off Find My first. An Activation-Locked iPad is rejected or returned. Our preparation checklist covers every step.
- Know your exact model. Settings → General → About shows the model name and capacity. Identify your iPad.
iPad Air (5th gen, M1) trade-in questions
How much is my iPad Air (5th gen, M1) worth?
UK trade-in stores currently pay up to £326 for an iPad Air (5th gen, M1), depending on storage, network and condition. A 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air (5th gen, M1) in good condition fetches up to £204 at CeX.
Which store pays the most for an iPad Air (5th gen, M1)?
In our latest data Back Market publishes the highest working price, £326 for a 256GB model. The best store can change by storage and condition, so check the table for your configuration.
Can I sell or recycle a broken iPad Air (5th gen, M1)?
Yes. The best published price for a faulty or cracked iPad Air (5th gen, M1) is £75 (256GB, Currys). Faulty prices assume the worst case the store lists — if less is wrong with yours, the store may pay more.
Can I sell a brand-new or sealed iPad Air (5th gen, M1)?
Yes, but none of the stores we compare publishes a separate price for a sealed or unused handset, so a new iPad Air (5th gen, M1) is priced in the top condition grade: up to £301 for the 256GB model at Back Market.
Has the iPad Air (5th gen, M1) trade-in value gone up or down?
Up. The best published price is £326, up £30 (10%) from £296 at our previous update on 16 September 2026.
Is it worth comparing trade-in prices for an iPad Air (5th gen, M1)?
Yes. For a 64GB iPad Air (5th gen, M1) in good condition, 5 stores quote between £120 (Currys) and £204 (CeX) — a £84 difference for the same iPad.
Is a Cellular iPad Air (5th gen, M1) worth more than Wi-Fi?
Usually a little. The table above shows Wi-Fi prices; pick Cellular in the full comparison to see what each store pays for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
Get a quote for your exact iPad Air (5th gen, M1)
Pick storage, network and condition and we line up every store's offer, highest first.
