Whether you have a new iPhone or not, you may already know that Apple AirPods are an excellent option to enjoy our favorite music, or any audio that we are playing on the device, without the need to use cables, since they consist of wireless headphones with Bluetooth connectivity.
Although it is true that they have been designed by Apple in order to work specifically with both an iPhone and an iPad, one of their main advantages is that they can also be used with almost any other computer or smartphone, including Apple TV. To do this, it is only necessary that the device with which we want to use them has Bluetooth connectivity.
However, as with any other device that has enjoyed and enjoys enormous popularity, it is not difficult to find different fake headphones that pretend to be authentic AirPods. Even though it can be easy to identify the true ones from the false ones, sometimes it may not be so (especially when we acquire them second-hand or from suppliers of dubious origin).
Luckily, especially if you doubt the real origin of the supposed AirPods that you just bought, or if you plan to buy them second-hand, there are different guidelines that can positively help us when it comes to identifying whether AirPods are authentic or fake .
Checking the serial number on Apple’s official website
One of the fastest, simplest and simplest ways to verify the authenticity of our AirPods is to look for the serial number that we will find located at the bottom of the charging case cover. In addition, you will also find it located at the bottom of the right earbud.
To verify this, you must enter the serial number on the official page Check coverage. If the headphones are authentic, we can check the status of the official Apple warranty . However, if they are false, this information will simply not be displayed, and the system will indicate that it is invalid.
Checking the original packaging
One of the things that makes many people fall in love with Apple products are those little details that make their devices and accessories different from other products developed by other brands. Even the box itself, or the original packaging , the bitten apple company never disappoints.
To do this, it is recommended to take a closer look at both boxes (both the real and a fake), to compare them and discover some differences. For example, while the authentic box is characterized by having two separate stickers, the fake packaging does not usually have it in most cases; in fact, the common thing is that you only have one sticker that runs the length of the box.
It is also possible to identify possible differences in the typeface found on the box .
Visualizing some aesthetic differences
Although verifying the serial number becomes one of the simplest ways to know whether or not we have authentic or fake AirPods, another noteworthy aspect usually has to do with the design and appearance of the headphones .
This not only has to do with the box or packaging, but with the headphones themselves. And you don’t have to have another pair of AirPods to see some differences: just compare them thoroughly with the product images that you can find on the Apple website.
It is not only advisable to check the bottom of the headphones, since the originals have an oval-shaped ventilation at the bottom, while the AirPods Pro do not have any type of ventilation.
In addition, it is recommended to take special care with misaligned microphones .
Connecting them to an iOS device
When we pair authentic AirPods with an iPhone, iPad or Mac, we can always see a small icon of a miniature AirPods next to the device, specifically in the Bluetooth settings menu.
In addition, once paired and connected, it is possible to view other basic information, such as the serial number and the model. However, if it is a fake headset, obviously none of this will be shown.
