Everything on Apple AirPods upgrade
How does AirPods upgrade work?
- Look for the trade-in value of your AirPods in the table below.
- Buy and pay for your new AirPods via our site or buy them in the store.
- If you buy them in the store, we'll deduct the discount right away. Buying them online? Come to the store within 30 days. You'll receive the trade-in value on your bank account within 7 working days or the amount as CoolblueCredit in your account within 3 working days.
It's important that you clean your AirPods and the charging case and fully charge them before you come to the store. That way, we can help you faster. In the store, the upgrade expert will let you know what the final trade-in value of your AirPods is.
Trade-in value AirPods
| Undamaged | Damaged | Broken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirPods 1 (1st generation) | € 5 | € 0 | € 0 |
| AirPods 2 (2nd generation) | € 5 | € 0 | € 0 |
| AirPods 3 (3rd generation) | € 5 | € 0 | € 0 |
| AirPods Pro 1 (1st generation) | € 5 | € 0 | € 0 |
| AirPods Pro 2 (2nd generation) | € 10 | € 0 | € 0 |
| AirPods Max | € 25 | € 0 | € 0 |
Good to know
View which AirPods you have
Connect your AirPods to your iPhone. Open the lid of the charging case and go to 'Settings' on your iPhone. Above 'Airplane Mode', you'll see AirPods. Tap on it. Scroll down. Next to 'Model Name', you'll see which AirPods you have.
Prepare your AirPods for the trade-in
Make sure your AirPods and the charging case are clean. Use a brush, cloth, or cotton swab. Also charge the earbuds and the charging case fully before you come to the store. That way, we can help you as quickly as possible.
Determining the condition of your AirPods
The expert in the store will take a look at your old AirPods. They'll check if the AirPods and the case still work, if they're clean, and if the sound is clear and crackle-free. You only receive a discount or CoolblueCredit if your AirPods are undamaged.
Frequently asked questions
Where's the nearest store?
How will I receive my trade-in value?
Can I trade in my AirPods without a new purchase?
What happens to my AirPods after I trade them in?
Do my old AirPods have to be bought at Coolblue to trade them in?
