What AirPods Do I Have? 5 Ways to Check Your AirPods Model

Unlike iPhones, which come in different sizes and with different camera designs, it can be difficult to tell which AirPods you have just by looking at them. If you can’t remember which model of AirPods you purchased, here are some ways to find out.

1

Look at the design of your AirPods

The Apple AirPods line includes three models: AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. You can tell which type you have by looking at the product design.

The AirPods Max are the most obvious because they are in-ear headphones.

As for the in-ear tips, the regular AirPods have plastic tips, while the AirPods Pro have silicone tips.

For regular AirPods with plastic tips, you can tell the generation by the length of their stem. AirPods 3rd and 4th generations are noticeably shorter than their predecessors; their length is similar to AirPods Pro with silicone tips.

However, this method is only good for determining whether your AirPods (broadly speaking) are first/second generation or third/fourth generation. You will need to use the model or serial number for complete information.

2

Find your AirPods model number

The second method is to enter the model number of your AirPods. There are two ways to get this, which we will explain below.

From your Apple device settings

First, make sure your AirPods are paired with your Apple device.be it iPhone, iPad or Mac. If not, connect them to your device before continuing. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth and find your AirPods in the list. Then tap information(s) Click the button next to your AirPods name to view your model number.

To do the same on Mac, go to System Settingschoose Bluetooth in the left sidebar and find your AirPods in the list of paired devices. Click the button information(s) icon next to the AirPods entry to view the model number.

On the underside of your AirPods

If you I can’t connect AirPods to iPhone or Mac, an alternative way is to look at the bottom of each AirPod. You’ll see that the model number (starting with the letter A) is printed on both the left and right AirPod.

For the headphone style AirPods Max, you’ll need to remove the left magnetic ear pad to reveal the model number.

List of AirPods and their model numbers

Once you have your model number, match it with the list below to see which AirPods you have. Some models have two model numbers because the left and right AirPods have their own numbers:

• AirPods (1st generation): A1523, A1722

• AirPods (2nd generation): A2032, A2031

• AirPods (3rd generation): A2565, A2564

• AirPods (4th generation): A3053, A3050, A3054

• AirPods (4th generation with ANC): A3056, A3055, A3057

• AirPods Pro (1st generation): A2084, A2083

• AirPods Pro (2nd generation with Lightning charging case): A2931, A2699, A2698

• AirPods Pro (2nd generation with USB-C charging case): A3047, A3048, A3049

• AirPods Max (Lightning): A2096

• AirPods Max (USB-C) A3184

3

Use your AirPods serial number

Besides the model number, you can also find the serial number of your AirPods using the same method. Older models may not have the serial number printed on the AirPods themselves, so the easiest way is to check it on the device. Bluetooth settings (as described above).

Once you have your serial number, go to Apple Device Coverage page, enter your serial number in the text field, enter the characters shown in the image to verify that you are a human, and click the button Submit for consideration button.

Once you do this, you will be redirected to a new page with your AirPods model as shown in the image below.

4

Use the model number and serial number of your AirPods charging case.

Another way is to check your AirPods charging case. You can use the model number, serial number, and various design details to find out which AirPods you have.

To get the model and serial number, open your AirPods case and check the numbers on the underside of the cover.

Then match the model number you have with the following list:

• Charging case for AirPods (1st and 2nd generation): A1602

• Wireless charging case for AirPods (1st and 2nd generation): A1938

• AirPods (3rd generation) charging case: A2897

• MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods (3rd Generation): A2566

• AirPods (4th generation) charging case: A3058

• AirPods (4th generation with ANC) Charging case: A3059

• AirPods Pro charging case: A2190. The serial number ends with 0C6L or LKKT.

• AirPods Pro MagSafe Charging Case: A2190. The serial number ends with 1059 or 1NRC.

• AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) MagSafe Lightning Charging Case: A2700

• AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) MagSafe USB-C Charging Case: A2968

You can enter your serial number on Apple’s service page (described above) to find out which AirPods you have.

5

Look at the design of the AirPods charging case

In terms of design, the charging case for the first and second generation AirPods has a square shape. If it is an original standard case, the status indicator will be inside, between the AirPods. If it’s wireless, the status light will be on the outside, on the front of the case.

Both the standard AirPods 4 and the higher-end model with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) have slightly smaller bodies than the AirPods 3. They also don’t have a pairing button, making it easy to tell if you have AirPods 4.

All other charging cases have a horizontal rectangular shape. They will be either AirPods (3rd generation) or AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation).

However, the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are easier to spot since they have a MagSafe charging case, a lanyard loop on the side, and speakers at the bottom. You can tell the difference between a USB-C and Lighting case by looking inside the port or trying either cable (carefully).

To find out which AirPods you have, you can simply look at their design and charging case. And if you don’t have them, the best option is to go into your device’s Bluetooth settings and look for the model or serial number. Then simply match it with the relevant information provided by Apple or enter it into the Apple device coverage page.