To know which AirPods you have, the most reliable way is to check the model number, which can be found in several ways:
- On your paired iPhone or iPad:
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Find your AirPods in the list and tap the "i" (info) button next to them.
- The model number will be displayed. It starts with "A" followed by four digits (e.g., A2031).
- Physically on the AirPods:
- Look near the stem's base on the earbuds for the model number printed in light gray text.
- For AirPods Max, look behind the left ear cushion.
- For the charging case, open the lid and look on the underside of the lid.
Once you have the model number, you can match it to the AirPods generation:
Model Number(s)| AirPods Model| Year Introduced
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A3056, A3055, A3057| AirPods 4 (ANC)| 2024
A3053, A3050, A3054| AirPods 4| 2024
A3063, A3064, A3065| AirPods Pro 3| 2025
A3047, A3048, A3049| AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)| 2023
A2931, A2699, A2698| AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)| 2022
A2084, A2083| AirPods Pro 1| 2019
A2565, A2564| AirPods 3| 2021
A2096| AirPods Max (Lightning)| 2020
A3184| AirPods Max (USB-C)| 2024
A2032, A2031| AirPods 2| 2019
A1722, A1523| AirPods 1| 2017
This identification method helps to determine the exact model and generation of the AirPods you have for troubleshooting, resale, or warranty purposes.
