To know what generation your AirPods are, you can follow these main methods:
- Check on your paired iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to Bluetooth.
- Find your AirPods in the list of devices and tap the info ("i") button next to them.
- Look for the AirPods model number, which starts with "A" followed by four numbers (e.g., A2031).
- Match this model number with known AirPods generations to identify your model.
- Look at the AirPods themselves:
- For AirPods earbuds, the model number is printed near the base of the stem.
- For AirPods Max headphones, check inside near the ear cushions.
- Use a magnifying glass if needed to see the small light gray text.
- Match this number with AirPods model lists.
Here is a quick reference for recent AirPods models with their model numbers:
AirPods Model| Model Numbers| Release Year
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AirPods 4 (ANC)| A3056, A3055, A3057| 2024
AirPods 4| A3053, A3050, A3054| 2024
AirPods Max| A2096| 2020
AirPods Pro 2nd Gen (USB-C)| A3047, A3048, A3049| 2023
AirPods Pro 2nd Gen (Lightning)| A2931, A2699, A2698| 2022
AirPods Pro (1st Gen)| A2083, A2084| 2019
AirPods (3rd Gen)| A2564, A2565| 2021
AirPods (2nd Gen)| A2031, A2032| 2019
AirPods (1st Gen)| A1722, A1523| 2017
Using these steps and the model number, you can determine exactly which generation your AirPods are.
