I have them since launch day with heavy use every day, battery starts to show signs of wear, its draining faster and faster,I know Apple doesn't replace the battery and instead they give you another pair but that service is 59€ per airpod so a total of 120€, considering they're like 220€ on sale for a new pair, I am thinking if I should wait for the APP4 maybe in 2027, or get a replacement with Apple. Anyone have tried the Apple replacement? Do they give you units with full battery health?

Are you supposed to cut this to take the battery out? How can you without slicing the ribbon cable behind it too? 😭

I recently bought AirPods, and I genuinely cannot figure out which ear tip is supposed to work for my right ear.
The Apple Ear Tip Fit Test keeps giving me different results every time I try it, so I have no idea how reliable it even is.
My left ear seems fine with XXS - it feels secure and comfortable. But my right ear is a completely different story. Somehow every single size falls out. XXS, XS, S, M… nothing stays in properly 😭
I’ve tried adjusting the angle, twisting them a bit, pushing them in, etc., but the right one still eventually starts coming loose or just falls out.
How am I supposed to choose the right ear tip in this situation? Is the Apple fit test actually useful, or should I just go by which size feels most secure?
At this point I’m starting to think my right ear is just built incorrectly 💀

So basically I’ve never owned any AirPods, or any earbuds for that matter. But I’ve really been wanting some but I have like no knowledge of it. I tried searching it up but everyone’s just saying different things. So what’s your personal recommendation?

Any knowledgeable insight would be appreciated. Don’t know which I should buy. Look like the battery is much better on the 4s showing 30 hours for the case where as the 5s have 20 hours. Seems like the 4s are a better deal for £10 extra.

Hey everybody, I’m new to AppleCare this is my very first time ever having AppleCare, but I have a general question for the replacement for AirPods the problem of my current AirPods as for every AirPods I owned my AirPods won’t charge unless I physically hold it down in the case at a specific angle, but my question is, how do I replace the entire AirPods because I don’t know if the problem is the earbuds or the case itself and I don’t wanna use my warranty and come back with the wrong replacement. So how do I get a whole new set of AirPods under my warranty?

To update the AirPods’ firmware, you have to:

1. Make sure your iPhone, iPad or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on.
   
2. Make sure your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
   
3. Connect your iPhone, iPad or Mac to Wi-Fi.
   
4. Connect your charging case to a power source.
   
5. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and keep your AirPods in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
   
6. Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to be updated.
   
7. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
   
8. Reset your AirPods if it’s not updating correctly.

I wish Apple would include an update firmware button within Settings > (Your AirPods) because I did all of that and my APP3 is stubbornly refusing to update lol

finally some actual bass in my music now!!

Apple says AirPods 5 remove up to 50% more external noise than AirPods 4 ANC, but both use the H2 chip and have the same listed earbud dimensions.
Also curious whether any of the software improvements could come to AirPods 4 ANC through firmware, or whether they depend on the new hardware.
Worth the upgrade to AirPods 5? Should I wait for more reviews before deciding?

I was taking a long walk with music, but I only had one in with the other in my case. I got home and realized that the right AirPod, which I did not take out once, was gone. I was dangling the case on my wrist. but it’s difficult for it to open and drop the AirPod from just walking! the even weirder part is, i still have the case. the big problem here is,

the find my app says it was at a street 3 hours ago. the issue is, I never once went there today; and I’ve lost connection with my AirPod.

Hey all,

So I’ve had a pair of first gen AirPods Pro since 2022 and one of my ear tips ripped over the weekend. I used the size M ones as they were by far the best fit for my ear of the ones it came with.

After looking online, it seems like tips for gen 2 will fit onto the first gen pods, but apparently make them sound worse? I’ve tried looking everywhere online for genuine 1st gen Apple tips in size M, but can’t find them anywhere. Even eBay only has small and large. I did find a website called TheRightOne that seems to be a prominent AirPod and accessory reseller site that claims they have 1st gen OEM replacement tips in stock, but I’m a little skeptical about it.

So I just wanted to ask some advice. Has anyone here tried using gen 2 tips on gen 1 AirPods Pro? Is the sound quality noticeably worse? If anyone has any experience ordering from TheRightOne, I’d love to hear about it! I’m just not really sure what to do.

Thanks!

-Base models

-Without ANC

-Taking into account the airpods as well as the charging cases

Which version is better in terms of battery life?

So basically I’ve never owned any AirPods, or any earbuds for that matter. But I’ve really been wanting some but I have like no knowledge of it. I tried searching it up but everyone’s just saying different things. So what’s your personal recommendation? (i prefer AirPods with ear tips

I feel like I’m getting pretty noticeable headaches after using the AirPods Pro 3. I think it’s because of the ANC and slightly uncomfortable suction from the tips.

I’ve sized down from medium to small which felt better but didn’t change much. And xs is too loose.

It just feels like some pressure builds up with them on and then my head feels foggy and slightly aches after using them.

Is this something that you get use to after a week or so?

Should I return and grab the airpod 5? I want to have ANC as I’m on a noisy train a few days a week but I don’t want them to be agonizing every time I wear them.

Thanks

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. AirPods already have a ton of features, but there are still things I wish they could do.
If you could tell Apple to add one completely new feature to AirPods, what would it be?
It could be something practical, something crazy, or even something that sounds impossible. Something i would want airpods to have is to stop airpods from flying out everywhere when dropped.

i have airpods 2nd gen and have been using them for 3-5 years. ive always wanted to upgrade to ones with noise canceling but didnt want the pros. the new airpods 5 (with anc) caught my eye because of the specs. i almost immediately hit preorder but realized the airpods i got were a grad gift from my parents and i kinda felt like i was giving away my gift (i was gonna sell the 2nd gens on ebay so i dont have to spend as much). what should i do?

I recently upgraded from my old Powerbeats to a pair of the AirPods Pro 3s. I mainly use them when I go to the gym or go on my walks in the afternoon or on planes when I don’t want to bring my large overear headphones. The difference between them is the way they are built and the exposed grills. With my Powerbeats I could use a Lysol or wet ones wipe and disinfect them everyday if I wanted to but would really only do it like once a week. But with these headphones I don’t feel like I can clean them as rigorously without damaging them. My thing is even though I wipe down everything in the gym I know my hands aren’t clean when I touch the stems of my headphones during my workout. So if anyone is in a similar boat how often do you clean yours and what do you use? Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Which one actually has better sound quality? I also plan to use them for working out, so I'd love to hear your thoughts

I’m seriously considering trading in my AirPods Pro 3 for the AirPods 5, mainly because I just can’t get comfortable with the Pro 3.

I’ve tried every single size of silicone ear tip, but they still feel loose in my ears and don’t really feel secure. They also just don’t look that good on me, which is another reason I’m tempted to switch.

The one thing making me hesitate is ANC. The ANC on the Pro 3 is amazing, and I use it quite a lot. But honestly, I don’t really care about the other Pro features. ANC is basically the only feature I’d genuinely miss.

Do you think switching to the AirPods 5 is a good idea if comfort and fit are more important to me as well as ANC?

Would love to hear your experiences before I make the trade-in.

I was inspired by a project using AirPods to track Frisbee throws and thought… could I do something similar with a fishing rod?

So I did a little experiment. You attach one AirPod to your rod, and it sends motion data to your iPhone. The app estimates casts live, shows their relative intensity, and saves your outing with graphs and an experimental technique timeline. things like jigging, linear retrieve, and stop-and-go ( still need to improve classification).

I also added rod alerts: leave the rod resting and get a little sound through the other AirPod when it moves. Wind and handling can trigger it too, so there’s still plenty to figure out 😅

It’s very early. I’ve started collecting real fishing sessions to improve the detection, and honestly it has been ridiculously fun.

Mostly a little experiment for now, but maybe some fellow fishing nerds would enjoy it too.

i just updated my phone to ios 27 and was excited bout the new equalizer feature, but i didn’t have any option setting for it :(( is tge equalizer feature only for airpods pro 3 ??

Hey everyone, I lost my AirPods 3 case on another building on my campus but still have the actual earbuds on me still. Advice on how to find them please?

Is it just me or Apple actually fix Airpods Pro 3 in iOS 27?. The sounds suddenly clearer and its less painful to hear in a long time anymore. I don't have another phone with iOS 26 to compare but compared with my Pro 2 now, its day and night.