Identify Your AirPods Model

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Find your A-number in 30 seconds — then get exactly the part you need.

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Why the model number matters

AirPods look nearly identical across generations — but the internals aren't interchangeable. A charging case from AirPods Pro 2nd Gen won't charge AirPods Pro 1st Gen buds. An earbud from AirPods 3rd Gen won't pair into a 2nd Gen case.

Every AirPod and every charging case has its own A-number stamped on it. That number is the only reliable way to confirm you're ordering the right part. Use the methods below to find yours, then match it to the correct model card.

How to find your AirPods model number

Find your model via iPhone Bluetooth settings

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Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap Bluetooth.
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Find your AirPods in the list and tap the blue ⓘ icon to the right of the name.
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Scroll down to the About section. You'll see individual model numbers for the left earbud, right earbud, and charging case — each starting with A followed by four digits.
💡 This is the fastest method if you still have one working bud. The model number shown is the one you need to match below.

Find the A-number stamped on the hardware

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On an earbud: Hold the bud with the stem pointing down. Look for tiny engraved text on the stem near the base — the A-number is there (e.g., A2698). You may need good lighting and a magnifying glass.
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On a charging case: Open the lid. Look on the inside of the lid (left side) or on the hinge area for a small printed label. The model number begins with A followed by four digits.
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Note the full A-number, then type it into the search box below to find the matching model.
💡 The print is intentionally small. A phone camera zoomed in under a lamp works better than squinting at it directly.

Find the model number on the original box

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Locate your AirPods' original retail box.
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Check the back or bottom panel for a white label with barcode and product details.
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Look for the line that reads Model: followed by an A-number (e.g., A2566). This is the charging case model number — use it to identify your generation below.
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Alternatively, the box will show the full product name (e.g., "AirPods Pro (2nd generation)") which you can match directly to the model cards below.
💡 The box only shows the case model number, not the individual bud A-numbers. If you need to confirm a specific bud, use the Bluetooth Settings method above.
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All AirPods models — find yours

AirPods Pro
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) — USB-C
Left Earbud A3048
Right Earbud A3047
Charging Case A2968
Released late 2023. USB-C port on the case. Visually identical to the Lightning version — check the case port or the A-number to be sure.
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AirPods Pro
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) — Lightning
Left Earbud A2699
Right Earbud A2698
Charging Case A2700
Released 2022. Lightning port on the case. If your case has a Lightning connector and these A-numbers match, this is your model.
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AirPods Pro
AirPods Pro (1st Gen)
Left Earbud A2084
Right Earbud A2083
Charging Case A2190
Released 2019. Shorter stem than standard AirPods, but no skin-detect sensor on the stem (that came in 2nd Gen Pro). Lightning charging only.
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AirPods 4th Gen
AirPods (4th Gen)
Left Earbud (ANC) A3056
Right Earbud (ANC) A3055
Case (ANC) A3059
Left Earbud (non-ANC) A3053
Right Earbud (non-ANC) A3050
Case (non-ANC) A3058
Released 2024. Comes in two variants: with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and without. Check your A-number — the two variants use different components.
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AirPods 3rd Gen
AirPods (3rd Gen)
Left Earbud A2564
Right Earbud A2565
Charging Case A2566 / A2897
Released 2021. Shorter stem than 2nd Gen, contoured fit without ear tips. Two case variants exist (Lightning A2566 and MagSafe A2897) — the buds are the same either way.
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AirPods 2nd Gen
AirPods (2nd Gen)
Left Earbud A2031
Right Earbud A2032
Charging Case A1602 / A1938
Released 2019. Classic long-stem design with no ear tips. Two case variants: standard Lightning (A1602) and Wireless Charging (A1938). Buds are identical between both case types.
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⚠️ Don't mix generations — parts are not interchangeable

AirPods components are generation-specific. Using the wrong part won't just fail to work — in some cases it can prevent pairing entirely. Common mix-ups to avoid:

  • AirPods Pro 1st Gen buds will not pair with an AirPods Pro 2nd Gen case (and vice versa)
  • AirPods Pro 2nd Gen USB-C and Lightning cases use the same bud A-numbers — but the cases themselves are different parts
  • AirPods 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen buds look similar but are not interchangeable
  • AirPods 4th Gen ANC and non-ANC variants use different components despite looking identical externally

When in doubt: confirm the A-number on the specific component you're replacing before ordering.

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