AirPods 3 High Pitched noise.

I don’t really want to have to risk it with a 3rd pair as i don’t live near an apple store and i’m going to have to travel 40 minutes as it is to take back the 2nd pair. I’d rather just upgrade to the Pros which i shouldn’t have to seen as they are more expensive and i’m not the biggest fan but i don’t really see any other options as Apple don’t seem to care.

I had the same problem. Went to the apple store to get them replaced but the replacement unit had the same problem but worsened. Having an appointment at Genius Bar again today to get them replaced once again. If the problem still persist, might have to get a refund. Probably a problem with the newer batch of AirPods 3rd Generation.

1st Pair: Noise only occurs when nothing is played

2nd Pair (Replaced): Noise occurs continuously, even when not connected to any devices via Bluetooth, louder than previous pair

I think it might be a hardware or software problem for different pairs.

I am also experiencing exact same problem. The accessibility solution works well for the iPhone but when I connect back to MacBook, right bud goes crazy again. This is such a deal breaker. I am getting headaches. This is my second pair with the same issue as I returned the first one. I will have to return this one as well :(

Hello! I have the same problem with my brand new AirPods 3! The right bud makes strange noises when not playing and when the music is not at high volume! Does anybody have a solution and should I be worried?

Given that hundreds of us (in this chain, on Reddit, and elsewhere) recognize this problem, you should be concerned. There’s no fix. Many people who return their airpods report getting new ones that have exactly the same problems in one or both ears. I returned mine. It’s very annoying, because the problem only seems to affect people who can hear high-frequency pitches—perhaps that’s why Apple refuses to recognize the problem or missed it in their product testing.

I have the same issue, sent back my AirPods 3 to apple and got new ones but the noise is still there (though a bit quieter). On both it was only the right airpod.

What’s funny is most people can’t hear it, I thought I had a weird hearing issue, so I’m glad I’m not the only one.

Thanks for the background noise trick, it’s much better! Hopefully apple will fix it soon…

Same issue with mine. Got the exchanged and the new ones have the same problem. This is disappointing and shows that there is a large amount of AirPods circulating with this issue which can't be ignored by Apple.

Servicing is free if its under the 1 year limited warranty apple provides with each pair. The AirPods must also not be damaged.

Had them replaced once free of charge, but the issue of static / hissing noise still persisted.

Same issue, returned the first one and bought another one as Apple support said you have a faulty AirPods 3. The second one has the same issue. So annoying, not sure to wait for a fix or return these ones too.

I also had to return them and get a second pair but decided it’s best not wait for a fix because if you’re paying £170 for them you shouldn’t have to wait. Apple should be fixing the issue straight away. Ended up returning them and getting the pros and they price matched 10% so only had to pay an extra £30

I would like to tell you about the results of the examination. Since it has not yet passed 14 days, I was approved without any problems to replace with new headphones. There was no such obvious crackling in the new earphones. But unfortunately I can still hear in complete silence, when nothing is produced, background high-frequency noise. This is very disgusting! The money is spent, and already the second pair of headphones does not work as it should! Again, I see no reason to change, because many write that, like mine, new ones also turn out to be defective. Apple, please fix the problem soon!

It is the same for me too, I had the first pair and I did not pay attention to the firmware version before the noise showing up and then I get a replacement at begin it is 4b52, I tried hard and did not hear any noice and then after the update to 4b66, the noise showing up it is likely from the firmware by having the same experience like you have, but it is supper annoying!

Had this same problem, continuously noises from the right Airpod, contacted with apple support and they offer to service, and also offered to reset an Airpods, and after reset noises are gone or it is very quiet. Try to reset an Airpods or wait for software update, in my opinion it should be solved by firmware.

Same issue here but it’s a high pitched humming sound in both AirPods. I have had four pairs now and same issue with every single pair. Super annoying and really wish there could be a fix. Senior advisor and engineering team said to send my AirPods back and they will give me a replacement but I said no cause how is that fixing the issue when I already returned three pairs and was given a brand new box each time. Definitely do not recommend and very disappointed. Giving me a new pair is not going to fix the problem as the four pairs that I have already had not one pair worked without the high pitched humming. So annoying

Has anyone received a pair that doesn’t have this issue? It seems like they are all faulty. I am on my second exchange with the same issue. Apple wants me to go to the store to check them but honestly this is looking like a waste of time and very likely that a new one won’t will fix it. I really hope apple does not ignore this issue.