Believe that is right

Exactly you nailed it

That's why I always ask seller to show date on box it's an easy spot.

where is the date code located in a new box?

Be careful, mate. I have purchased fake ones with “2020” on the box. This is with the newer silver ones

my fake ones had matching serial numbers so ignore that.

Serial numbers are typically tied to “real” or “authentic” AirPods Max devices. Meaning what ever the serial is on your device will appear to be real, but will actually just be someone else’s AirPods Max. Confusing for sure, but it’s why I’m so confused to why apple hasn’t addressed the issues

Yes updates = real

So if you can ping them when you are not connected via Bluetooth (and it basically uses other nearby devices to spy on it) then they are real. I tested this exact thing out with the fakes, basically it only convinces the device connected directly to it. So alternatively if you tried to ping them with another device on your account (extra iPad or iPhone) that haven’t Bluetooth connected with them……. That’s a good test. Because it won’t go through apples network

Basically everywhere, they’re aren’t good

2024!!!!! Wow they are keeping the date current, cray stuff!!!!!!! Thanks for the comment and update

Thanks you’re right!

Yeah I wish I could have shown that, but my camera crashed the first time I recorded sorry

gotta open them since even fake serial numbers are linked to real airpods.

Typically look at the copyright date. It should not be 2023 or 2024: those are fakes. Apple hasn’t changed the original copyright date on the box, even if you bought them today at the apple store

@@ryandehamer what year should they be

@@jxmal2020

What year does the box have on the copyright/trademark

@@ryandehamer it has 2023

then it’s definitely fake

Retail? No. I would imagine there is a chance of the item was returned and is being sold as open box there is a possibility. Unlikely but it’s always worth confirming serial numbers match on the box and headphones in IOS

Great question: so a couple factors in this to make a good conversation. 1. Cost, average fakes are going for 2-350. That means for the money you could basically buy a lot of GOOD headphones and still save money instead of the fakes. Sony WH1000 series is a good example of amazing quality 2. How does it compare to Apple? Or any other capable headphone? Okay, def not worth the cost and they just sound kinda lifeless

Right the one I am showing you has metal and holes, some of the older ones were plastic and didn’t have them. They are getting better at the fakes for sure

Yes you should be good if it's got 2020. Stay away from 2023.

Well I wouldn’t make a sweeping decision about that, but 100% fake if it says 2023, not guaranteed if it says 2020

Where is it located?

Firmware doesn’t update on demand, but if they are real it should eventually update

@@ryandehamer Nice, the best way to identify the is the iCloud functionality to jump between devices. If you pair it on the iPhone and it jumps to the MacBook without pairing it in the Macbook it is genuine, if not it is just a Bluetooth device

Nope mines do and they fake

They will show up in the app but they don’t really work like a true Apple device, so it will seem like they are in “find my devices” That’s why it’s worth looking at all the factors

Sorry I don’t have a link

Yes, under the earcups is a quick one too

Yeah they are always improving

Really!!??! That’s crazy

Some bigger cities people are selling locally, but alibaba AliExpress eBay etc

Can you send me the link for these fakes with metal casing​@@ryandehamer

Hey whatcha need help with

Serial numbers always match no matter fake or real, if they didn’t match it’s a bad fake. But a serial number doesn’t tell you much about if it’s real or not. If there is an Apple store nearby you could always suggest meeting there. But I am happy to help with more questions here too

@@ryandehamer he has sent me pics and it has the small pin hole on both ear cuffs and also has the hexagonal screws do u think they are real??

Check the firmware version

Exactly

Only hard part about verifying that, you can’t prompt out initiate a software update, it happens randomly

Airpods max clone cant but the regular airpods clone can. Airoha, huilian, beehool version can be updated.

Yup that’s how I found out mines were fake

@@kendrickcontentdo u have to update fireware?

@@slickjackson9003you can’t if they fake

Yup

Ok

You got great videos man.👍🏻 explained well

Don’t have a problem, just want to make sure people spend their money knowing what they are getting. Some people believe they are getting authentic products at a huge discount. So just spreading awareness Thank you

It’s about being scammed into paying for real ones, not about what someone can afford

The so-called “good” headphones also have fakes being distributed, so you’ve clearly MISSED the purpose of the whole video.🙄

Always a choice to spend YOUR money how you see fit

@@FlightMare23 if you cant afford a headphone and go the second hand route thats your own fault! Just buy it from the manufacturer, too expensive? Either save up or buy something in your price range. This is the problem with this generation they all have to flash cash they dont have or in this case headphones they cant afford! Show me a fake copy of bowers & Wilkinson or a sennheiser, both have superior sound and cost less then these horrible fashion cans!!!! I guess i can't say anything to convince a apple fanboy

@@deelee2834 The opening line of that comment clearly wasn’t aimed at me, as I literally said the exact same thing in a previous comment. Secondly, Apple fanboy, as opposed to a B&W or Sennheiser fanboy? Once again I’ll reiterate, BOTH those brands also have fakes being distributed too, as do ALL brands of headphones. This isn’t exclusive to only Apple, yet you seem to have inferred it? You clearly haven’t done your research properly if you think Apple are the ONLY brand that have fakes being distributed. I’ve actually done the research below 👇🏽 that you’re clearly too lazy or ignorant to do for yourself. So unless you’re designing your own software & building your own hardware, we’re ALL fans of someone else’s BRAND. So I always find the over-use of the term “fanboy” ironic when somebody is trying to critique one particular brand whilst simultaneously bragging about another. A smarter man would’ve spotted the IRONY.🙃 You’re no different, or that smart, it appears. Seems as if you’re maybe just hopping on this thread to continuously tell us how much you dislike Apple? As the dude above your 2nd pointless post beautifully articulated, people can spend THEIR money on whatever THEY like. I agree with him, until they then come online complaining about the quality of what is clearly a fake pair. Duh 🙄 That was the purpose of my post. However, the purpose of your post STILL eludes me? www.bowerswilkins.com/en-au/counterfeit-products www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/legal/be_aware_of_counterfeit_products.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q81jdqmXp92Xf2Q.htmlsi=2fg7UXpffLRDaSvq