AirPods are experiencing remarkable success in the broad music accessory market. Although there are a variety of options for headphones bluetooth, and the fact that Apple has just confirmed the end of the iPod, these little gadgets continue to edge closer to being the most recognizable in the industry.
Of course, as with every blockbuster commercial product, it is common for many attempts to falsify the original team. Many unscrupulous manufacturers and sellers can pull tricks to fool the most distracted and charge them a large sum for something that is really not worth it.
AirPods are no exception and little by little they are becoming one of the most counterfeit Apple products. It is worth remembering that, thanks to its size, the ways to identify pirate accessories are a little more meticulous. Therefore, it is vital to know the following tips that we will detail.
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Do not forget to take into account that AirPods are products signed and sealed by the company itself. Manzana, and that its design was conceived in Palo Alto, California. Buying a fake will not only mean a loss of money, but also of the quality that you could get with a legitimate copy.
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How to identify fake AirPods?
Box
Apple copycats are among the most detail-oriented in the tech market, but they will still never be able to deliver a product that, at first glance, is 100% identical to the original. The first signs that your AirPods could be fake can be found in the box, although not only in the design. Check that all text and image prints are true to the original and that it is properly wrapped in unopened plastic (unpackaged).
Serial number and key
Unfortunately, the box is the only clue that can tell us if the AirPods we are about to buy are fake or not. After this, we will only be able to verify it once the box is opened, for which you must purchase the product.
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Once done, pair the headphones to your iPhone and look for the device information in Settings > Bluetooth. There you will see the serial number of the product, which must match the one shown on the device itself, printed almost in miniature on one of its sides.
The quality
The biggest excuse some people have for selling you fake AirPods has to do with saving money. Of course, the quality of these devices can justify their high price, but this is precisely where they will try to point to convince us. Check the material of the device, the quality of the plastic and, of course, the audio itself, especially when it comes to noise cancellation.