Model AirPods Currently very diverse, from the standard version to the Pro and MAX series, making it difficult for users to distinguish. The exact recognition of the model you own is the first step to maximize the features and search for suitable accessories. This article will provide simple and effective methods for you to easily identify your AirPods model.
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How to check the AirPods Model
1. See AirPods design
Apple's AirPods product line includes 3 main models: AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. To determine the type of AirPods you are using, the fastest way is to look at the design of the product.
AirPods Max is the only boss headphone model in the AirPods product line, most easily recognized. With high-end Over-ear design, AirPods Max also has a new color option on the USB-C version, bringing a variety and personality to users.

If you are in-ear headphones, you can recognize through the head of the headset:
- Normal AirPods: Plastic headphones.
- AirPods Pro: Silicon headphones, which help increase soundproofing.
For regular AirPods, the body length also helps to distinguish generations. The 3rd and 4th generation AirPods are significantly shorter than the first generation, with the same length as the AirPods Pro. However, to determine the exact generation, you need to use the model number or Sera.

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2. Determine the model number AirPods
Another way to identify AirPods is to refer to the model number. You can get this number in two simple ways:
Method 1:
- Connect AirPods to your Apple device (iPhone, iPad or Mac).
On iPhone/iPad:
- Enter Setting > Bluetooth.
- Find AirPods in the list, press the icon (I) Besides the name AirPods to see the model number.

On Mac:
- Enter System Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find AirPods in the list, press the icon (I) Besides the name AirPods.

3. At the bottom of AirPods
If you have difficulty connecting AirPods to iPhone or Mac, you can try another way: flip the underside of each AirPod. Here, you will find the model line (starting with the word “A”) engraved on both left and right AirPods.
With the headphone AirPods, you need to take a small step to find the model number: Gently remove the magnetic ear pads on the left. Right inside, you will see that the model number is clearly printed, making it easy to determine the necessary information.

Airpods list and corresponding model number
After finding the model number, you can compare with the list below to determine the type of AirPods you own. Note, some models have two different models because the left and right AirPod is numbered separately:
- 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 charger box): A2931, A2699, A2698
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation with USB-C charger box): A3047, A3048, A3049
- AirPods Max (Lightning): A2096
- AirPods Max (USB-C): A3184
4. How to use the number to identify AirPods
Besides the number of models, you can also find the number of Airpods in the same way. With old models, the number of Seras may not be printed directly on AirPods. In this case, the easiest way is to check through the Bluetooth settings on your device (as guided in the previous section).
After having the number of Serrings, visit the page Device Coverage of Apple. Here, enter the number of Sera in the text box, fill out the characters displayed in the verification image to prove that you are not a robot, then press the submit button.
Shortly thereafter, you will be transferred to a new page to display all information about your AirPods model, as illustrated in the image below.

5. Use the model number and number of the AirPods charging box
Another way to determine your AirPods is to check the accompanying charging box. By using the model number, the number of Sees and the design characteristics, you can easily identify the AirPods version you own. To find the model number and number, open the AirPods charging box lid and view the information printed on the underside of the lid.
Then compare the model number with the list below:
- AirPods (generations 1 and 2) Lightning charger box: A1602
- AirPods (generations 1 and 2) Wireless charging box: A1938
- AirPods (3rd generation) Lightning charger box: A2897
- AirPods (3rd generation) Magsafe charger box: A2566
- AirPods (4th generation) Lightning charger box: A3058
- AirPods (4th generation with ANC) Magsafe charging box: A3059
- AirPods Pro Lightning charging box: A2190 (Seel number ends with 0C6L or LKKT)
- AirPods Pro Magsafe Charger box: A2190 (Seel number ends with 1059 or 1NRC)
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Magsafe Lightning charger box: A2700
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Magsafe USB-C charger box: A2968
You can also enter the number of Sera into Apple's service warranty site (as previously instructed) to confirm the exact type of AirPods you are using.

6. Identify AirPods through charging design
The AirPods charging design can help you easily distinguish different generations. For the first and second -generation AirPods, the charging case has a square shape. If the standard charger shell, the status lamp will lie inside, between the two headphones. Meanwhile, the wireless charging case will have the status on the front, outside the shell.
- Both standard AirPods 4 versions and high -end versions with active noise -canceling features (ANC) have a slightly smaller charging case than AirPods 3. Another difference is that they do not have a pairing button, making it easy to recognize this is AirPods 4.

- All horizontal rectangular charging boxes usually belong to AirPods (3rd generation) or AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation).
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) has a more recognizable design thanks to the Magsafe charger with the tie ring on the side and the speaker at the bottom. You can also distinguish between USB-C and Lightning charging covers by checking the connection port or testing the corresponding cable.

See also: How to connect AirPods to Windows, MacBook computers
Conclusion
Thus, the recognition Model AirPods It is not complicated if you apply the instructions that have been presented. By combining observation and information testing, you will easily distinguish different AirPods. Wish you success in determining your AirPods model!