AirPods 3 High Pitched noise.

Did you share by a chance with them about this "discussion", so they know how is many of us having the issue?

I am having my second pair any time soon, if they are bad I will tell them, if they are good, I will share the news here. But I see in other sites, how people is even for the 4th replace an nothing, so as you say, waste of time, I am like giving up...

Oh man ya don’t waste your time. Every pair I got when I returned my other ones were in a brand new box. All four pairs had the same issue with no fix. Getting them checked at the apple store will be a complete waste as a replacement will not fix this. Also if apple support and the senior advisor as well as the engineering team can’t find a solution when I called except to return and get a replacement or exchange for a new pair as they on,y were ever a couple days old isn’t good enough. That will not fix the issue at all and will just frustrate you even more. Apple is fully aware of this issue and I wish they would just let customers know that this can or can’t be fixed through a firmware update. If not are they just faulty in general and a definite no buy product. I wish that there is going to be a solution and soon so I can use them without the high pitched humming in my ears.

Yes I shared the forum post from apple forums and other websites with people discussing the same thing. The first time I reached out to apple was actually to ask them record this issue as it seems widespread. I never asked them for service or a replacement. I just want them to fix this as otherwise they are the best AirPods for my needs.

Dang, I think you are absolutely right. Especially how busy malls are right now I am dreading going to have another set not work. Think I am going to cancel and hope this is fixed before the year warranty ends (which should!!)

I totally agree with you, I got my 3rd pair, all of them of the high pitch noise like you have and the last time, what I did was waiting in the apple store for 20 min and have the new airpods 3 firmware updates and then give a try in the quite place and still the noise is there. As this is the third time, then the staff in the apple store said maybe it is "My problem" and I was the first one locally report this problem to the store..... So I gave it up and return it. I just do not want to keep waisting time and go to the store everyday, unless I accepts they mail to me and then I will pass the 14 days for free return.

Totally. I understand that. It definitely isn’t just a problem you have with your ears. It’s very wide spread and my old airpods don’t do it at all. I’m the same I don’t want to lose out on returning and getting my money back. I think they’ve extended their return policy tho so maybe check at your location. Best case is they announce there will be a fix for this and we can keep what we have and at least know a fix is coming.

The “Apple Recommended” answer seems to be ignoring the fact that this only happens when no audio is playing.

I had this issue with both AirPods 3 and went into the Genius Bar to fix it. They replaced the airpods 3 completely. Now the issue is still happening but only with the right airpod. Can only hear in a quiet setting like in my apartment. I verified that this issue exists on both my iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 6S.

Something interesting is that when you are on the Lock Screen and slowly drag your finger down and see the screen getting blurry, the squealing sound goes away. Similarly, when I click on a text box the squealing goes away as well. This makes me think it might be an iOS issue and not an AirPods firmware issue (???) but I still don’t understand why one of the AirPods (the right one) is making the squealing sound now and the other isn’t even though both had the issue previously :/

I think apples solution of exchange for a new pair is ridiculous. It’s terrible when you’ve done it with four pairs in a row in a matter of days after getting them exchanged or replaced. Terrible problem solving/solution finding to have the issue resolved. There are so many people who are dealing with this same situation and apple could at least acknowledge it and come up with some sort of explanation and what the plan is moving forward.

Same here.

I did have a friendly chat with Apple Support. They went through the obvious trial and error with reset - firmware, etc. Nothing really worked so they offered me to send it in, which I did.

Feedback: They tested it and could not find any issues with my AirPods 3. This to me is just wrong as there obviously is a high pitch noise in these very expensive EarPods. It's not some cheap stuff and I expected Apple quality and most of all service.

Hopefully this will get fixed in the future, but I can't accept spending 200 € and just live with it.

[related to the answer if is an iOS issue] is not, I tested across several devices, macbook pro old, new, mac mini, iPad, ... it happen in all of them. I am in the second pair and still have the issue.

Same issue again,

Sent in my first pair of Airpods 3, apple then "repaired" them by sending over a new pair which took over two and a half weeks.

2nd pair has the same issue and I'm beginning to think that this iteration is a dud and I need to look elsewhere.

I have experienced the same issue, and I was getting ready to AppleCare to report defective AirPods. Now after reading this thread, I see that this is a known issue.

AirPods 3 - brand new. Used only for a couple days.

Issue was presented from DAY 1.

Paired to Brand New iPhone 13 mini.

The RIGHT AirPod plays a VERY HIGH frequency pulsating tone when the AirPods are just standing-by in my ears. This happens in the right AirPod only, and the tone comes and goes depending on how the AirPods are being used.

This is incredibly annoying, it makes you feel as if your ears are ringing like Tinnitus.

Please FIX Apple!!

After multiple attempts to resolve with different tiers of tech support, a new iPhone and the latest firmware for the AirPods 3 (4C165), the issue is not resolved. Still having faux tinnitus and excess battery drain in the right bud. Apple please fix this!

I have the same issue and the rain sound fix is not working. I’m going to try the reset options and if that doesn’t work, get a refund and go back to my first gen AirPods. I’m not paying $200+ For something that gives me a migraine.

See many people are having this issue. Right airpod which crackles and then no sound. Been using on my Apple TV only right now. If I pause the show and press play it goes away. Also, having issues with sound not syncing with picture. Mouth and sound of voice not in sync. Bluetooth issue I assume.