Where are AirPods made? (all you must know)

Where are AirPods made? (all you must know)

You may have heard of Apple AirPods because they are one of the most popular Apple products on the market. However, you might be wondering: Where are AirPods made?

Well, I’ve been researching this question and found the answer, so read on to find out where AirPods are made and more information I’ve found!

Where will the 2022 AirPods be produced?

Apple AirPods are produced in China or Vietnam, and Apple will move some AirPods production to Vietnam in 2022. However, it depends on which generation you have. Generally speaking, most AirPods are assembled in China. Also, many consumers complained about the poor quality of AirPods made in Vietnam.

Do you have more questions, like are the first and second generation made in the same country? If so, read on as I dig further into where the AirPods are made.

Are Apple AirPods Made in China or Vietnam?

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 will be made in Vietnam instead of China, as Apple is slowly moving away from China as the main manufacturing country for its products.

However, the AirPods 3 are made in Vietnam or China, as Apple uses both countries to manufacture the AirPods 3.

Are Apple AirPods Gen 2 Made in Vietnam?

Apple AirPods 2 are made in Vietnam, and the first generation is mostly made in China. However, those made in Vietnam seem to be of lower quality.

Are the Apple AirPods made in Vietnam real?

Apple AirPods labeled “Made in Vietnam” are real because Vietnam is where Apple transferred some of its AirPod production.

Having said that, the reason people think “Made in Vietnam” AirPods are fake is because many consumers complain about quality issues.

Are the AirPods 3 assembled in Vietnam?

The AirPods 3 are assembled in Vietnam and China, but China is responsible for about 70 percent of the manufacturing of Apple’s AirPods.

Are Apple AirPods Made in Japan?

Apple AirPods are not made in Japan. If you have a set of AirPods labeled “Made in Japan,” they are either replicas or counterfeit AirPods, not the real deal.

Also, genuine Apple AirPods will only show “Made in Vietnam” or “Made in China.” So if you see “Made in Japan” varieties, don’t buy them because they are fake.

Are Apple AirPods Made in California?

Apple AirPods are not made in California because they are made in China or Vietnam. However, the design of the Apple AirPods takes place in California, just like any other Apple product.

How to tell if AirPods are fake?

There are a few different ways to tell if your AirPods are fake, including:

• Checking the serial number on the Apple Check Coverage website is the quickest and easiest way as only genuine AirPods are registered there
• See the “Made in Japan” label instead of China or Vietnam
• The case should use the same cable as the iPhone, if it doesn’t, it’s a fake
• Fake AirPods will contain spelling mistakes in manual, AirPods and AirPods box
• Fake AirPods feel cheap and plastic
• If the button on the back of the case sticks out or looks loose, it’s probably fake, since genuine AirPods buttons are flat
• Fake AirPods won’t appear in Find My app when connected
• If you don’t automatically get a popup menu to connect them to your iPhone then it’s fake

To learn more, you can also read our posts on whether Apple fixes AirPods, whether Apple AirPods can be tracked, and whether AirPods can connect to a PC.

in conclusion

AirPods are made in Vietnam or China, depending on which version of AirPods you have, although most AirPod production is done in China.

So if you see AirPods labeled “Made in Japan,” they’re fakes, and one of the few ways you can tell fake AirPods apart from genuine Apple products. Having said that, many people question the authenticity of “Made in Vietnam” AirPods because of the poor quality.