Are these genuine airpods

I bought airpods which show they were purchased in 1978. They dont even work like AirPods. Play music in the case, noise control doesn’t exist, spatial audio breaks the bass.

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Posted on May 23, 2023 11:05 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2023 1:15 AM

Hi nnsxki,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community


Re: "airpods which show they were purchased in 1978"


Apple generally keeps good records of the various Apple models.


Apple support has an article online:

How to: Identify your AirPods - Apple Support


The earliest AirPods listed are:

AirPods (1st generation)

Model number: A1523, A1722

Year introduced: 2017

___________________________________________________________


If you could be mistaken about the purchase date:

Genuine AirPods have a serial number:

How to: Find the serial number of your AirPods – Apple Support


There is a webpage online where the serial number can be entered to see what info. is available: AirPods with a serial number that generates an error message may not be genuine.

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


Resource:

AirPods User Guide – Apple Support


More support . info. if needed:

AirPods Support Website:

Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your AirPods....

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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May 24, 2023 1:15 AM in response to nnsxki

Hi nnsxki,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community


Re: "airpods which show they were purchased in 1978"


Apple generally keeps good records of the various Apple models.


Apple support has an article online:

How to: Identify your AirPods - Apple Support


The earliest AirPods listed are:

AirPods (1st generation)

Model number: A1523, A1722

Year introduced: 2017

___________________________________________________________


If you could be mistaken about the purchase date:

Genuine AirPods have a serial number:

How to: Find the serial number of your AirPods – Apple Support


There is a webpage online where the serial number can be entered to see what info. is available: AirPods with a serial number that generates an error message may not be genuine.

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


Resource:

AirPods User Guide – Apple Support


More support . info. if needed:

AirPods Support Website:

Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your AirPods....

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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