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Buy Pre Owned AirPods. Tested & Inspected by Mintro

Buy pre owned AirPods at Mintro, including AirPods Pro, AirPods Max and standard AirPods. Every pair is tested, sanitised and graded by a real specialist, unpaired from its previous owner and backed by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee, so you save significantly against buying new.

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Hygiene & battery

  • Every pair is cleaned and sanitised before resale, so your AirPods arrive fresh and ready to wear.
  • Battery performance is checked against the advertised figure and reflected in the grade on the listing.
  • Every pair is unpaired from its previous owner, so they are ready to pair to your device the moment you open the box.

What condition are Mintro's AirPods?

The grade describes appearance only. Every pair of AirPods we sell is fully tested and works perfectly whatever its grade.

Excellent Grade A

Looks like new or very close to it, with no marks visible under normal light.

  • Battery 90% or higher
Good Grade B

Light scuffs or surface marks only, no deep scratches or dents.

  • Battery 85% or higher
Fair Grade C

Clear cosmetic wear with scratches and scuffs but no cracks, fully working.

  • Battery 80% or higher

How every device is tested before listing

Every pair is tested by a real specialist before it is listed. Here is what that covers.

Both earbuds tested at full volume.

Microphone tested and charging case checked.

Battery life checked against the advertised figure.

Noise cancellation and transparency checked where fitted.

Sanitised, unpaired from its previous owner and photographed for its cosmetic grade.

Warranty, returns & delivery

Every pair of AirPods is covered by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee against faults. Accidental damage, water damage and misuse are not covered. It is one of the strongest guarantees on the pre owned market.

Buy online and you have 14 days from the day your order arrives to change your mind, just pay the return postage. Faults are dealt with under the Mintro guarantee.

Delivery is tracked and insured, dispatched within 1 working day. Higher value orders go by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
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Why buy pre-owned AirPods from Mintro

Save significantly against buying new, with every pair fully tested and guaranteed.

Buying refurbished avoids the carbon cost of manufacturing new. For scale, every new smartphone avoided saves around 77kg of CO2e.

Every pair is checked by a real specialist and photographed, so the item in the photos is the one you receive.

If your plans change, our Buyback scheme lets you sell your AirPods back to Mintro for instant cash whenever you like. Prefer to spread the cost? Layaway lets you reserve a pair with a 20 percent deposit and pay over up to 12 weeks with no interest, no fees and no credit checks.

Frequently asked questions

Are pre owned AirPods safe to buy?

Yes, pre owned AirPods from Mintro are safe to buy. Every pair is fully tested, cleaned and sanitised before resale, unpaired from its previous owner and covered by the 24 month Mintro Guarantee. The photos show the actual pair you will receive, graded honestly as Excellent, Good or Fair.
What battery health do they have?

Battery life is checked on every pair against the advertised figure. Excellent grade means battery health of 90 percent or higher, Good is 85 percent or higher and Fair is 80 percent or higher, so you know exactly what to expect before you buy.
Can I pair them to my devices?

Yes, every pair is unpaired from its previous owner before sale, so they connect to your device like new. Open the case near your iPhone or iPad and follow the prompt on screen, or pair through the Bluetooth settings on Android and other devices.
Are they cleaned and sanitised?

Yes, every pair of AirPods is cleaned and sanitised before resale. The earbuds, ear tips and charging case are all cleaned as part of our preparation process, so your AirPods arrive hygienic, fresh and ready to wear straight out of the box.
How quickly will my AirPods arrive?

Delivery is tracked and insured, dispatched within 1 working day, and higher value orders go by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Online orders come with 14 days to change your mind from the day your order arrives, with the customer covering return postage. Any fault is handled under the 24 month Mintro Guarantee.

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