iFixit Analyzes Counterfeit Apple Products: Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3
iFixit tears down fake Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3
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iFixit conducted a teardown of counterfeit Apple products purchased in Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen, revealing significant differences in quality and functionality compared to genuine items. The fake Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3 all exhibited inferior materials and construction flaws.
- 01The fake Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a 260 mAh battery, less than half the capacity of the genuine model.
- 02Counterfeit AirPods Max 2 lack active noise canceling and use a plastic shell instead of aluminum.
- 03The fake AirPods Pro 3 closely resemble the originals externally but have significant internal differences, including missing microphones.
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iFixit recently visited Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen, China, to examine counterfeit versions of popular Apple products: the Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods Pro 3. Their teardown revealed that while the fake Apple Watch Ultra 3 appears similar on the outside, it has a 260 mAh battery that is loosely fitted and lacks the quality of the genuine product. The fake AirPods Max 2 were found to have a plastic shell and did not feature active noise canceling. Additionally, the counterfeit AirPods Pro 3, which looked almost identical to the real ones, were poorly constructed internally, lacking essential components like MEMS microphones. iFixit's findings highlight the substantial differences in quality and functionality between counterfeit and authentic Apple products, making the video an intriguing watch for tech enthusiasts.
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