Skip to content

Run the serial number through a checker

Photo: Dua Rashid / Gizmodo
Photo: Dua Rashid / Gizmodo

The easiest and most foolproof way of checking if your AirPods are legit is by doing a serial number check. Look for their serial number on the box and put it into Apple’s Check Coverage tool. You’ll see details on your AirPods model, purchase date, and warranty if they’re genuine.