Sell my Apple AirPods Max
Trade-in value up to $27 (flawless) · paid quickly · free certified data wipe
Estimated market value · we refine it daily from live competitor offers
Released in 2020 at $549, your Apple AirPods Max is worth real money today. Earbuds like the AirPods Max are quick, easy sells when reset with the charging case included. BuyBackBear gives you a transparent quote in seconds, pays more than carrier bill-credit deals, wipes your data to NIST 800-88 standards with a free certificate, and pays you quickly after we inspect it. Lock today's price below.
What's my AirPods Max worth? A AirPods Max in flawless, unlocked condition is worth up to $27 with BuyBackBear today, about 5% of its $549 launch price. Offers range from $5 for a broken unit up to $27 flawless, and we pay cash quickly after we inspect it. Released in 2020 (about 6 years ago), the AirPods Max keeps losing value as newer models launch, selling now locks today's price.
Model numbers (printed on the back): A2096, A3184, check yours so we quote the exact variant.
AirPods Max: key trade-in facts
- Top payout (flawless, unlocked)
- $27
- Broken / won't power on
- from $5
- Released
- 2020
- Launch price
- $549 (5% retained)
- Payment
- PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Shipping
- Free prepaid label, both ways
- Quote lock
- 14 days
- Data
- NIST 800-88 certified wipe
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Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your AirPods Max offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | Like new, no scratches, fully functional, no screen marks. |
| Good | Light wear, minor scratches. Screen and body intact, fully working. |
| Fair | Visible scratches or scuffs but no cracks. Fully functional. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked glass or display but the device still powers on and works. |
| Broken | Major damage, cracked back, bad screen, or faults. Still powers on. |
| Won't power on | Dead or won't boot, sold for parts. |
About the AirPods Max
The Apple AirPods Max are premium over-ear headphones designed to deliver an unparalleled personal audio experience. Combining high-fidelity audio with industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Spatial Audio, they offer an immersive listening experience. The custom acoustic design, powered by Apple's H1 chip in each ear cup, ensures exceptional sound quality and advanced computational audio features. Crafted with a focus on comfort and style, AirPods Max feature a breathable knit mesh canopy and memory foam ear cushions for an optimal fit. Their seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem allows for effortless pairing, automatic switching between devices, and hands-free Siri access, making them a top-tier choice for users seeking a blend of luxury, performance, and convenience.
- ✓Active Noise Cancellation
- ✓Transparency Mode
- ✓Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- ✓Adaptive EQ
- ✓Apple H1 chip
- ✓Premium design and materials
- ✓Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- ✓Up to 20 hours listening time
AirPods Max specifications
- Chip
- Apple H1 chip (dual-chip design)
- Battery
- 664
- Charging
- Lightning port (5 minutes charge for 1.5 hours listening)
- Dimensions
- 168.6 x 83.4 x 187.3 mm (headphones)
- Weight
- 384.8
- Build
- Anodized aluminum earcups, stainless steel frame, mesh headband
- Port
- Lightning port (for charging and audio with adapter)
Common AirPods Max issues we check at inspection
- Right ear cup not producing sound. Intermittent or complete failure of audio output in the right ear cup, often related to internal wiring or driver failure.
- Digital Crown unresponsive or sticky. The Digital Crown, used for volume and playback control, can become unresponsive, sticky, or register incorrect inputs.
- Battery degradation. After 2-3 years of use, battery life significantly decreases, requiring more frequent charging.
- Bluetooth connectivity issues. Difficulty pairing, frequent disconnections, or audio dropouts.
- Cosmetic wear on earcups and frame. Anodized aluminum earcups are prone to scratches and scuffs, and the stainless steel frame can show fingerprints and minor dents.
- Mesh headband material wear. The mesh material of the headband can show signs of stretching, pilling, or discoloration with prolonged use.