Used AirPods Sold Individually: More 'Right' Sides Than Left

Among a total of 22,000 cases, the right side accounts for 55%

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Apple's wireless earphones, AirPods, are sold more often as the 'right' side than the 'left' side when traded individually in the secondhand market.

On the 20th, secondhand trading platform Junggonara analyzed AirPods transaction data registered since 2019 and revealed that out of a total of 22,000 transactions, the right AirPod accounted for 11,980 cases, while the left accounted for 9,920 cases. In percentage terms, the right AirPod represents 55%, and the left 45%.

Junggonara explained, "The reason why the right side exceeds the left by more than 2,000 transactions is mainly because most people are right-handed and frequently use the right side of their body, leading to a higher loss rate."

When purchasing a single AirPod, the right one is also more expensive. Although prices vary depending on product condition, the market prices formed in the secondhand market are approximately 35,000 KRW for the 1st generation right earbud, 55,000 KRW for the 2nd generation, and 95,000 KRW for the Pro. The left earbud prices are about 30,000 KRW for the 1st generation, 50,000 KRW for the 2nd generation, and 80,000 KRW for the Pro.

Charging cases were registered 8,916 times last year. The market price for the AirPods 1st generation case is around 35,000 KRW, 50,000 KRW for the 2nd generation, and 100,000 KRW for the Pro.

Junggonara stated, "Given the nature of the cell market where every member operates as a one-person store, there are many cases where products unavailable in existing shopping malls can be purchased on Junggonara," adding, "We hope people find the missing partner for their wireless earphones on Junggonara and enjoy a high-quality cultural life at a reasonable price."