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Fake Apple AirPod Pros Exposed!

Adam Savage’s Tested・30 minutes read

Adam Savage and John from Luma field Hardware, along with Zach, examine real and fake Apple Chargers and Airpods, detailing the key differences in components and design. The importance of observation and intuition is highlighted in distinguishing between authentic and fake items, showcasing the value of thorough assessments.

Insights

  • Genuine Apple chargers and AirPods contain intricate components like inductors, capacitors, and magnets for precise power delivery and advanced functionality, while counterfeit versions have fewer components, lower quality circuitry, and lack features like inductive charging and modern technology.
  • The importance of intuition and observation is highlighted in distinguishing between real and fake products, showcasing how these skills can sometimes be more valuable than deep technical knowledge in assessing authenticity and quality.

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  • How can you differentiate between real and fake Apple products?

    By examining the components, feel, and functionality.

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Summary

00:00

Distinguishing Real vs Fake Apple Chargers & Airpods

  • Adam Savage and John from Luma field Hardware, along with Zach, examine real and fake Apple Chargers and Airpods.
  • Luma field has scanned the products to distinguish between real and fake ones.
  • Real and fake products can be very similar in appearance but differ in feel and functionality.
  • The real Apple charger contains various components for power conditioning and efficient AC to DC conversion.
  • The charger includes inductors, capacitors, and circuit boards to ensure precise power delivery to devices.
  • The fake charger has fewer components and less circuitry, indicating lower quality and efficiency.
  • The real charger has a more robust design with additional heat dissipation features compared to the fake one.
  • The real Airpods have a complex internal structure with magnets for inductive charging and counterfeit detection features.
  • The fake Airpods closely mimic the real ones in appearance and functionality, making them difficult to distinguish.
  • The real Airpods case includes internal components for shielding and RF protection, ensuring proper functionality and safety.

14:08

AirPods: Engineering Marvels and Counterfeit Challenges

  • Apple designed the AirPods with a metal eyelid, facing engineering challenges that were overcome.
  • Static electricity sparks can reach 10 to 20,000 volts, potentially damaging sensitive electronics.
  • Components inside the AirPods include batteries, controllers, and magnets for various functions.
  • The AirPods feature intricate details and dense hardware, leaving no unused space.
  • The latest AirPods have the battery in the head, with pressure sensors and antennas in the stem.
  • The AirPods contain flexible circuit boards, BGA processors, and rigid Flex technology.
  • The AirPods have multiple microphones for noise cancellation and Siri interaction.
  • Counterfeit AirPods lack modern technology, using older chips and a primitive speaker.
  • The counterfeit AirPods mimic the pairing process with phones, fooling users and offering similar functionality.
  • The counterfeit AirPods lack advanced features like inductive charging loops and sophisticated components found in genuine Apple products.

28:43

"Bluetooth Antenna Placement Impacts Range"

  • The Bluetooth antenna in the device is placed on top of the circuit board, potentially leading to limited range and interference due to lack of isolation from other components.
  • A lesson is shared about how intuition can sometimes be more valuable than deep knowledge, as demonstrated in distinguishing between authentic and fake items, showcasing the importance of observation and intuition in such assessments.
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