Focusrite Scarlett 4i4: used price in the UK

What a used Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 sells for, what to check and what usually goes wrong. Updated September 2026.

Used, working order	£100 - £160
New price (RRP)	£229
How fast it sells	Sells quickly

What it sells for by condition

Condition	What it sells for	When this band applies
New or mint	£115 - £185	Sealed or never used
Excellent, like new	£110 - £175	Barely used, no visible marks
Good working order	£100 - £160	The range at the top of this page
Minor marks, fully working	£95 - £150	A few chips or scratches mentioned
Well used, heavy wear	£90 - £140	Worn, scuffed or road-worn
Faulty or for parts	£75 - £120	Assumes the fault is fixable

About this model

The step up from the 2i2, with two mic inputs and more outputs. As with every Scarlett, the generation matters to the price.

Test both mic inputs with phantom power and every output, and check the USB socket isn't loose.

What to check before you buy

Both inputs with a mic and a guitar
Phantom power
Headphone out and monitor out
USB port not loose
Check generation on the underside label

Common faults and rough repair costs

Fault	Fix	Rough cost
USB / driver issue	Easy - DIY, no special tools	£0-£15
No power	Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide	£3-£60
Crackly / scratchy pots or jacks	Easy - DIY, no special tools	£5-£12
Intermittent signal / loose connection	Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide	£3-£25

Questions people ask about this model

Scarlett 4i4 or 2i2?

The 4i4 has more inputs and outputs and sells for more. If you only need two mic inputs, the 2i2 is the cheaper buy.

Which Scarlett 4i4 generation is it?

The generation is printed on the unit. Newer generations sell towards £160.

What should I test on a used 4i4?

Both mic inputs with phantom power, the line inputs, every output, the headphone output and the USB socket.

Selling one on

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 is the most liquid piece of gear on the planet. Universal Audio, RME, Audient hold value. Generation matters (3rd/4th gen Scarlett vs 1st/2nd).

Small, ships easily - eBay is a good exit.

Where this price comes from

This is the range the flipper extension uses for a used Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 in working order in the UK. It is a starting point, not a quote: condition, extras, the original box and where you are all move the price, and faulty ones sell for much less.

The condition bands above are the same multipliers the extension applies to a listing. On a live Marketplace listing, flipper checks that range against real sold prices and live eBay listings for the exact model, works out your profit after fees and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.

Buying one to keep? The bands above are a fair price to pay for each condition. See how to check a listing.

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