How to detect fake:

Apple AirPods & Charging Case

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple. They were first released on December 13, 2016.

In addition to playing audio, AirPods feature a built-in microphone that filters out background noise, which allows taking phone calls and talking to Apple's digital assistant, Siri.

As all other Apple products, counterfeits are soon to follow. Below are a few steps to determine if your AirPods are real or fake.

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The first thing to look for is overall quality. If you notice any obvious quality issues, it's probably fake.

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Next, look at the shape of the microphone. It should be an oval shape like the one on the left. If it is round, or just slightly oval shape, it's fake.

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Next, click the "sync" button. It should be a smooth click that is very quiet. Many of the fakes are quite loud and have a very distinct clicking feel to them.

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Next, look at the lightning port. It should have a thin outline on the port frame. Notice the fake on the right looks very different from the real one.

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Next, you need to weigh the case and AirPods together. As shown above, they should weigh right at 46 grams combined. Many of the fakes weigh much less.

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Next, make sure there is a magnetic hold to fix AirPods in place inside the case.

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Last but the most conclusive way to determine if they are real is to check the serial number with apple. Go here: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ and enter your number to verify that the number is authentic.

Note: If the counterfeiters have used a real number, it will still show up as authentic.