Know it's real before you pay.
Counterfeit AirPods reuse real serial numbers. We check the fine details that give fakes away.
How it works
Upload photos
Photograph the box, charging case, stems, and serial markings.
We inspect the details
Each view is checked against documented counterfeit signs and authentic references.
Get clear results
See separate counterfeit confidence for each earbud, the charging case, and packaging.
What we inspect
The same small details an experienced reseller checks, applied consistently.
Fine-text inspection
Fonts, spacing, laser etching, typos, and component model numbers.
Build quality
Hinges, seams, ports, shape, alignment, and material finish.
Matched references
Photos are compared with the correct model and packaging view.
Explainable
Red flags are tied to the exact photo that revealed them.
Models covered
Starting with AirPods. More Apple products are planned.
AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
2025–present
H2, in-ear heart-rate sensor, USB-C, five tip sizes, IP57.
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
2022–2025
H2, swipe-control stem, four tip sizes; Lightning or USB-C.
AirPods Pro (1st generation)
2019–2022
First Pro: three tip sizes, H1, force sensor, Lightning case.
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
2024–present
Open-ear ANC, H2, USB-C wireless-charging case with speaker.
AirPods (4th generation)
2024–present
Open-ear, H2, USB-C; basic case (no speaker, no wireless).
AirPods (3rd generation)
2021–2024
Contoured buds, short stems, spatial audio, Lightning.
AirPods (2nd generation)
2019–2022
Classic long-stem AirPods, H1, tap controls.
AirPods (1st generation)
2016–2019
The original long-stem AirPods, W1, tap controls.
AirPods Max
2020–present
Over-ear, aluminium cups, Digital Crown.
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