t Once you get that code written down, you will have to go to https://checkcoverage.apple.com As you can s Step 2: Closely analyse the diffuser found at the top Moving on with our “how to legit check AirPods” guide, we’ll closely inspect the top area of the headphone. The diffuser found here must never ever be misaligned. The fake example we’ve attached above seems to not be properly aligned with the circle that sits next to it. Besides that, if you closely inspect the grille, you will notice a difference in quality. Step 3: Analyse the bottom side of the AirPod Having a look at the actual headphone, you will notice a grilled area — that’s what we’ll refer to as the diffuser. Have a look at the real vs fake AirPods comparison below: As you can see, the shape of this diffuser is different. The shapes vary on authentic AirPods as well, but they should always come in an oval shape. Fakes, on the other hand, seem to get this diffuser shape closer to a circle, rather than an oval. Besides,