Apple’s AirPods are a new type of headphones that have been released in the past year. They are designed to be worn on the ear and have a built-in speaker that allows you to listen to music or podcasts without having to take your phone with you. The first generation of AirPods were released in November of 2016 and they were known as the Apple Watch Series 3. The second generation of AirPods was released in March of this year and they were known as the Apple Watch Series 4. The third generation of AirPods was released in September of this year and they were known as the Apple Watch Series 5. The fourth generation of AirPods was released in December of this year and they were known as the Apple Watch Series 6. The fifth generation of AirPods was announced on September 12th, 2018 and it is called the Apple Watch Series 7. The sixth generation of AirPods is announced on October 5th, 2018 and it is called the Apple Watch Series 8.

The Model Number of Every AirPods Type

The first thing you’ll want to know is which model number goes with which generation of AirPods. While there are differences between each generation, the difference in appearance between each generation of AirPods may not be that noticeable to some. Matching the model number of the AirPods model to the ones you own is the easiest way to tell which model you have.

How to Find Your AirPods’ Model Number

If you’re having trouble identifying your AirPods by sight, you can find the model number on your AirPods and match it that way. There are a couple of ways you can do this. One way to do this is to look on your AirPods, right below the bud and at the top of the stem.

However, even with perfect eyesight, it’s extremely difficult to read the serial number on the AirPods due to the light coloring and small size of the text. Luckily, there’s another way.

First, pull out your iPhone and open the Settings app. Near the top of this screen, click “Bluetooth.”

Find your AirPods in the “My Devices” section on the next screen and click the Information icon (circle with an “i” in it).

Finally, locate the model number in the About section.

Match it with the model number in the above table to learn which AirPods you have.

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