Identify your AirPods
Find out how to identify which generation of AirPods you have by using the model number. You can also find out how to identify the model of your AirPods charging case.
Find the model number
You can use the model number of your AirPods to find out which generation of AirPods you have.
Look in Settings
Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Alternatively, you can go to Settings > [your AirPods].*
Find your AirPods in the list. If you can’t see your AirPods, pair them to your device.
Tap the More Info button
next to your AirPods. 
* If your device doesn't have iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 or later and your AirPods are connected to your device, you can find the model number by going to Settings > General > About. Then scroll down until you see the name of your AirPods, and then tap the name.
Look on your AirPods
If you can't use Settings to get your model number, you can find it on your AirPods.
On AirPods or AirPods Pro, the model number appears on the underside of each AirPod, starting with the letter A.
On AirPods Max, the model number appears behind the cushion on the left ear cup.
Identify your AirPods with the model number
Now that you have the model number, you can use it to find out which AirPods you have:
AirPods 4 (ANC)
Model number: A3056, A3055, A3057
Year introduced: 2024
AirPods 4
Model number: A3053, A3050, A3054
Year introduced: 2024
AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)
Model number: A3047, A3048, A3049
Year introduced: 2023
AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning)
Model number: A2931, A2699, A2698
Year introduced: 2022
AirPods 3
Model number: A2565, A2564
Year introduced: 2021
AirPods Max (USB-C)
Model number: A3184
Year introduced: 2024
AirPods Max (Lightning)
Model number: A2096
Year introduced: 2020
AirPods Pro 1
Model number: A2084, A2083
Year introduced: 2019
AirPods 2
Model number: A2032, A2031
Year introduced: 2019
AirPods 1
Model number: A1523, A1722
Year introduced: 2016
Identify your charging case
Find out which AirPods charging case you have by using the location of the status light and other details.
Wireless Charging Case for AirPods 4 (ANC)
Model number: A3059
Year introduced: 2024
The Wireless Charging Case for AirPods 4 (ANC) is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers. There’s a USB-C port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. There's an external speaker on the bottom of the case to indicate charging and battery status. The status light is on the front of the case. And the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
The Wireless Charging Case for AirPods 4 (ANC) is compatible with two AirPods 4 (ANC) earbuds. It’s not compatible with AirPods Pro 2 earbuds or any other AirPod earbuds other than AirPods 4 (ANC) earbuds.
Charging Case for AirPods 4
Model number: A3058
Year introduced: 2024
There’s a USB-C port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
The Charging Case for AirPods 4 is compatible with two AirPods 4 earbuds. It’s not compatible with AirPods 4 (ANC) earbuds or any other AirPod earbuds other than AirPods 4 earbuds.
MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) for AirPods Pro 2
Model number: A2968
Year introduced: 2023
The MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) for AirPods Pro 2 is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers, and it can align magnetically with MagSafe-compatible chargers. There’s a USB-C port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. There's also an external speaker on the bottom of the case to indicate charging and battery status, and a lanyard loop on the side. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) for AirPods Pro 2
Model number: A2700
Year introduced: 2022
The MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) for AirPods Pro 2 is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers, and it can align magnetically with MagSafe-compatible chargers. There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. There's also an external speaker on the bottom of the case to indicate charging and battery status, and a lanyard loop on the side. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
Lightning Charging Case for AirPods 3
Model number: A2897
Year introduced: 2022
There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods 3
Model number: A2566
Year introduced: 2021
The MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods 3 is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers, and it can align magnetically with MagSafe-compatible chargers. There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 1
Model number: A2190
Year introduced: 2021
The MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro is compatible with Qi-certified wireless chargers, and it can align magnetically with MagSafe-compatible chargers. There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid. The last 4 digits of the serial number are either 1059 or 1NRC.
AirPods Pro 1 Charging Case
Model number: A2190
Year introduced: 2019
Works with AirPods Pro
The AirPods Pro Charging Case works with Qi-certified wireless chargers. There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid. The last 4 digits of the serial number are either 0C6L or LKKT.
Wireless Charging Case
Model number: A1938
Year introduced: 2019
Works with AirPods 2 and AirPods 1
The Wireless Charging Case is Qi-compatible. There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the front of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
Lightning Charging Case
Model number: A1602
Year introduced: 2016
Works with AirPods 2 and AirPods 1
There’s a Lightning port on the bottom of the case for plug-in charging. The status light is on the inside of the case, and the serial number is on the underside of the lid.
Looking for the serial number?
You can find the serial number of your AirPods in the same place as the model number. Follow the steps at the beginning of this article. If necessary, you can learn other ways to find the serial number.
