AirPods 3 High Pitched noise.

As the first comment I have seen that mentions battery drain - I can agree this happens to mine as well.

So far I have noticed it once, where my right airpod was at 46% and my left was above 90%. I had used them an equal amount of time for audio playback only.

Does anyone know if this issue is happening for all gen 3s, or just some? Because if it’s just some, I’d consider returning them and trying another pair. Or returning them for servicing, assuming that if servicing doesn’t work I can still get a full refund.

It’s tough to tell, but the issue looks fairly prevalent. Anecdotally most others who posted on Reddit and MacRumors have gotten replacements to have the same issue. Very few on such posts say they have no problems, however not everyone can hear high pitched noises so there’s that. For the record, I returned mine because I have AirPods Pro already and they just work, on top of the noise cancelling. I believe Apple engineering likely knows about this and is probably starting work on a software update. Previous versions of AirPods have had similar problems, so I think it’s just a waiting game, so decide on whether you want to wait or not. I did think AirPods 3 had the best sound profile yet though!

I'm having the same issue. The first pair I received starting having the high pitched sound only with the right AirPod. I noticed that the firmware was 4B61 when I checked. I contacted Apple and had a replacement pair sent to me. I checked the replacement pair as soon as I got them and the firmware was 4B52, and I didn't seem to hear the high pitched noise at all during the first few minutes. I listened to some music then paused it and the high pitched noise began again only with the right AirPod. I checked the firmware again and it had updated to 4B61. Resetting to factory settings does not help the issue. The first pair I received were assembled in Vietnam and the replacement pair were assembled in China so the assembly location doesn't seem to have any bearing on this issue.

Hey!

I have the same problem! Background noise in the right earpiece is constant. It is very noticeable and becomes unbearable when the earbuds are not playing sounds or music! The next day after the purchase, I took them to a store that is an authorized reseller. At the moment I am waiting for a response from the Apple service. Has someone already exchanged headphones with such a problem in Apple?

Not sure what to do, and feeling pretty hopeless about this problem after reading so many replies on this thread. The “Background Noise” fix stops the high-pitched squealing, but not the crackling sound. I’m experiencing this with the right bud only. I can’t take it and won’t be able to use these. Apple, please help.

Is @apple going to do anything about this? Obviously this is a firmware issue because it is only doing it with this recent firmware as stated by another user. Apple needs to at least address this issue so we’ll know it’s being resolved.

UPDATE: for me was a return, since it was in the return period and get them again, once there is an official fix, because the risk that if is hardware issue, specially seeing that is in the right, and that the source doesn't matter, like others say, to me too, I can connect them to different devices and same thing. So my suggested solution is return it before you can't do it that is a period of 14 days.

I had the same problem. Ringing in the right AirPod and also a faint noise in the left. Contacted Apple and took them to be tested. at an authorized Apple location. They tested both and agreed they were not working properly. Just received the new pair, and ringing on the right side again.

I am also experiencing the same issue. Have just purchased my second pair as a replacement but am still having this issue so it’s clearly an issue Apples end that they need to sort out. I’m honestly quite annoyed because i’ve now spent £340 on faulty airpods

sky_25 wrote:

I am also experiencing the same issue. Have just purchased my second pair as a replacement but am still having this issue so it’s clearly an issue Apples end that they need to sort out. I’m honestly quite annoyed because i’ve now spent £340 on faulty airpods

Your original purchase was covered by Apple's 14 day return (no reason needed) policy, and would also have Apple's standard 12 month warranty against manufacturing defects. Your original purchase would have been covered by either or both of these options so (unless you managed to lose or destroy the original AirPods) you had no reason to buy a replacement.

If you are telling the truth about having "just purchased" and found defective then you should contact Apple Support and arrange to get support direct from Apple's paid support staff.

The first pair of airpods were purchased through BT meaning the refund hasn’t gone through straight away so i decided to purchase the airpods directly from the apple store instead and still have faulty goods which was why i had to buy 2 pairs. I don’t appreciate being called a liar when clearly a lot of people are having the same issue and there is obviously a problem with the product that needs to be resolved.

Nobody called you a liar. However, the just purchased point is very important particularly in relation to the 14 day return/refund/replacement period. I have given the advice, now I will say it again. Contact Apple Support and arrange hands-on inspection by Apple's support team. Stop wasting your time here, because whining about it will not fix the problem or get a working replacement. Ideally (if practical) you need to arrange a Genius Bar in-store appointment so you can test any replacement before accepting it.

Got My AirPods on the release day and had the right earbud producing the high frequency sound when no music playing, like everyone else here.

Went to apple store and they gave me a replacement for both buds (they found left had charging issues).

New buds are worse. Both earbuds have high frequency when no music playing. Plus the right bud also makes a constant buzzing sound that I cannot get rid of, even if I play music. Requested an apple care express repair and 8 days later I still haven’t received the 3rd pair.

I get that. I don’t want a third replacement, but my second pair are unusable with the constant buzz. At least with my first pair I could work around the high frequency sound until they fix it. I didn’t expect the second pair to be worse.