Scarlett 2i2 vs 4i4: used prices compared
UK used prices side by side, what each one tends to need fixing, and which keeps more of its value. Updated October 2026.
Quick answer: Used, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the cheaper of the two: £55 to £95 against £95 to £130 for the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4, usually about £40 apart. The ranges overlap, so a bargain Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 can cost less than an ordinary Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.
| Model | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 | Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Used, working order | £55 - £95 | £95 - £130 |
| New price (UK street) | £159 | £245 |
| Holds of the new price | 47% | 46% |
| How fast it sells | Sells very fast | Sells quickly |
| Usual faults listed | 4 (costs on its price page) | 4 (costs on its price page) |
The difference
Same family, same preamp design, same software bundle, and both run from the USB socket. The 2i2 takes two sources at once. The 4i4 takes four: two mic or instrument inputs like the 2i2, plus two line inputs for a synth, a drum machine or a second pair of outputs, so you can run monitors and studio headphones side by side. Used, the 4i4 costs about as much again.
Which to buy
- The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 if you record one or two things at a time.
- The Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 if you need four inputs, or two sets of monitors and headphones.
Which keeps more of its value
On the ranges in the table the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 keeps about 47% of what a new one costs, and the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 about 46%. Buying the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 second-hand saves more against new, and the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the one that loses least if you sell it on later. That is arithmetic on our own ranges, and it says nothing about how fast either sells - the row above answers that. All 31 models with figures: gear that holds its value.
What each one tends to need
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
- USB / driver issue: usually £0-£15 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
- No power: usually £3-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Crackly / scratchy pots or jacks: usually £5-£12 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4
- USB / driver issue: usually £0-£15 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
- No power: usually £3-£60 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Crackly / scratchy pots or jacks: usually £5-£12 to put right (Easy - DIY, no special tools).
Those are the first three in the guide for each. The full list, with the cost of putting each right, is on the model pages and in the faults table.
Before you buy either
Each price page lists what to check, the usual faults and rough repair costs: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Focusrite Scarlett 4i4. Then see how to tell if a listing is a good price.
On Marketplace, the flipper extension prices both against real sold prices and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.