Scarlett 2i2 vs Audient iD14: 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 £75 to £95 for the Audient iD14, usually about £10 apart. The ranges overlap, so a bargain Audient iD14 can cost less than an ordinary Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.
| Model | Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 | Audient iD14 |
|---|---|---|
| Used, working order | £55 - £95 | £75 - £95 |
| New price (UK street) | £159 | Not sold new |
| Holds of the new price | 47% | Not sold new |
| 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
Both are bus-powered, take a mic and an instrument at the same time, and do about the same job. The Audient is known for its mic preamps and its metal case. The Focusrite is made in far larger numbers, so used ones are easier to find and easier to sell on. The ranges overlap: a good Scarlett can cost less than an ordinary iD14.
Which to buy
- The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 if you want the common one: cheap used and easy to sell again.
- The Audient iD14 if the mic preamp and the build matter most to you.
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).
Audient iD14
- 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 Audient iD14. 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.