Identify your AirPods

Learn how to identify which generation of AirPods you have by using the model number. You can also learn 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

  1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Alternatively, you can go to Settings > [your AirPods].*

  2. Find your AirPods in the list. If you don't see your AirPods, pair them to your device.

  3. Tap the More Info buttonNo alt supplied for Image next to your AirPods.

    AirPods Pro model number, A2698, listed in Settings on iPhone.

* 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.

    Location of the model number on AirPods 3. The model number is printed on the bottom of each AirPods earbud.

  • On AirPods Max, the model number appears behind the cushion on the left ear cup.

    Location of the model number on AirPods Max. The model number is printed on the left ear cup behind the cushion.

Identify your AirPods with the model number

Now that you have the model number, you can use it to learn 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)

Wirless Charging Case for AirPods 4 with lid open and AirPods removed.

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 4 earbuds or any other AirPods earbuds other than AirPods 4 (ANC) earbuds.

Charging Case for AirPods 4

Charging Case for AirPods 4 with lid open and AirPods removed.

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 AirPods earbuds other than AirPods 4 earbuds.

MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) for AirPods Pro 2

MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) for AirPods Pro 2 with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front and bottom.

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

MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) for AirPods Pro 2 with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front and bottom.

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

Lightning Charging Case for AirPods 3 with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front.

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

MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods 3 with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front.

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

MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 1 with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front and bottom. The bottom of the case has a Lightning port for charging and no speakers.

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 four digits of the serial number are either 1059 or 1NRC.

AirPods Pro 1 Charging Case

AirPods Pro 1 Charging Case with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front and bottom.

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 four digits of the serial number are either 0C6L or LKKT.

Wireless Charging Case

Wireless Charging Case with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front.

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

Lightning Charging Case with lid open and AirPods removed, viewed from the front.

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.

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