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Home»How To»iOS»How to Tell What Generation AirPods Do You Have

How to Tell What Generation AirPods Do You Have

JyotsanaBy JyotsanaOctober 26, 2022
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Almost every AirPods has a unique function and design as per their models. If you own AirPods, you may have noticed that it is rather difficult to differentiate the generation of AirPods from one another.

If you are curious to know which generation of AirPods you own, this article is for you. In this article, we have listed down various methods you can use to identify the generation of your AirPods.

Table of Contents

  • How to Tell What Generation of AirPods I Have?
    • Through Model Number
      • Step 1: Locate AirPods Model Number
      • Step 2: Check the AirPods Model Number
    • Through Serial Number
      • On Charging Case
      • On AirPods
      • On Package Box
      • On Product Receipt and Invoice
    • Through Charging Case Design

How to Tell What Generation of AirPods I Have?

To identify your AirPods, you can apply three methods. The first is identifying the AirPods model number for each generation. The second is the serial number found in the AirPods or charging case. The last is recognizing the character of the charging case. Let’s check each of them in detail below:

Through Model Number

Every AirPods have a unique model number, like an identity number given by the manufacturer that indicates the features present in a product. You can check and identify the Model number of your AirPods to know which generation they belong to.

Step 1: Locate AirPods Model Number

Locating-AirPods-Model-Number

You can easily locate the model number on the AirPods itself, or you can check it through Settings.

Via AirPods

Each AirPods have a model number printed underside them. You can note this number to know which generation your AirPods belong to.

Via Settings

You can also identify the AirPods model number via Settings. You can do this directly by going to the Bluetooth or General sections.

Before you start, make sure to connect your AirPods to your iPhone via Bluetooth.

  1. Go to the Settings app.
  2. Tap on the Bluetooth.
    iphone-settings-bluetooth
  3. Go to your AirPods and click on the (i) more information icon.
    Go-to-your-AirPods-and-click-on-the-more-information-icon
  4. You can now see the Model Number.

Alternatively, you can follow the steps below to find your AirPods model number.

  1. Launch the Settings app.
  2. Tap General.
    Launch-the-Settings-app-Tap-General
  3. Select About.
    iphone-settings-general-about
  4. Scroll Down to your AirPods Name.
    Scroll-Down-to-your-AirPods-Name
  5. Now you can access the model number along with other information.

Step 2: Check the AirPods Model Number

After you find your Model number, refer to the list below to check which generation of AirPods you have.

ModelGenerationModel Number
AirPods1st GenerationA1523, A1722 
2nd GenerationA2032, A2031
3rd GenerationA2565, A2564
AirPods Pro1st GenerationA2084, A2083
2nd GenerationA2931, A2699, A2698
AirPods MaxNAA2096

Through Serial Number

Serial numbers are unique codes used to identify an individual product. If you insert the serial number of your AirPods on Apple’s service and support coverage page, you can get information about which generation of AirPods you have. 

Refer to the below-listed means from which you can get the serial number.

On Charging Case

  1. Head to the Settings app.
  2. Tap on the Bluetooth option.
    iphone-settings-bluetooth
  3. Tap on the (i) more information icon beside your AirPods name.
    Go-to-your-AirPods-and-click-on-the-more-information-icon
  4. Now you can see the Serial Number of your charging case.
  5. Additionally, you can find the serial number on top of the Charging case.

Here we have listed the models of different charging cases that can help you identify which generation of AirPods you have.

On AirPods

  1. Launch your Settings.
  2. Press on the Bluetooth.
    iphone-settings-bluetooth
  3. Select the AirPods and tap on the (i) more information icon.
    Go-to-your-AirPods-and-click-on-the-more-information-icon
  4. You can now see the Serial Number of the Charging case.
  5. Tap once to get the serial number of the Left AirPod.
    Tap-once-to-get-the-serial-number-of-the-Left-AirPod
  6. Tap twice to get the serial number of the Right AirPod.
    Tap-twice-to-get-the-serial-number-of-the-Right-AirPod

On Package Box

All AirPods package box comes with details, including Serial Number. You can insert this number in Apple’s service and support coverage page to know about the generation of your AirPods.

Airpods-Package-box

On Product Receipt and Invoice

If you have purchased the AirPods from the Apple store, you will get a product receipt, including the serial number and other details.

Through Charging Case Design

Each of the AirPods charging cases has a unique design according to the generation of the AirPods. This can help you identify which generation of AirPods you have.

Model

GenerationFeature

AirPods1st Generation
  • Rectangular in shape with an elongated top.
  • Status light is inside the case.
2nd Generation
  • Status light is outside of the case.
3rd Generation
  • Square in shape.
  • Has a lightning connector with a magnetic charger.

AirPods Pro1st Generation
  • Square in shape with slightly elongated sides.
  • The serial number under the lid, has four digits of either 0C6L or LKKT as the end.

2nd Generation
  • Rectangular in shape with highly elongated sides.
  • Has a magnetic charger with a lightning connector.
  • Has an external speaker that indicates the charging and battery status.

For further information, you can refer to Apple support to learn more about the charging case.

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