Annoying static and popping sound while using AirPods

is anyone else dealing with interference when using AirPods pro 3 or AirPods max with their macbook connected to studio display. the sound issue (popping, static noise and most times delay between audio you're hearing and video playing on the Mac) is terrible and beginning to make a very enjoyable apple eco system experience annoying. All of the devices mentioned here are the newest models just incase that helps in providing a solution.

AirPods Pro 3

Posted on Jan 29, 2026 10:48 PM

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Jan 29, 2026 10:58 PM in response to dareoo

"Annoying static and popping sound while using AirPods: [...]the sound issue (popping, static noise and most times delay between audio you're hearing and video playing on the Mac) is terrible and beginning to make a very enjoyable apple eco system experience annoying.[...]"

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Provide Feedback:

Do your Part: It seems this is a bug. So, it is best that you provide feedback on this is Apple.  Apple won't get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is going on, and what needs to be fixed.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - AirPods - Apple - Support
  2. Select: "Performance" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: on when you came across this issue, and your opinions of this sound. Include a link to this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

Jan 29, 2026 10:56 PM in response to dareoo

"Annoying static and popping sound while using AirPods: is anyone else dealing with interference when using AirPods pro 3 or AirPods max with their macbook connected to studio display. the sound issue (popping, static noise and most times delay between audio you're hearing and video playing on the Mac) is terrible and beginning to make a very enjoyable apple eco system experience annoying. All of the devices mentioned here are the newest models just incase that helps in providing a solution."

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Troubleshooting AirPods Static:



Interference:

It may be interference that getting in the way here. 


Some Links in Regards to Interference:


A. iPhone:


B. AirPods:

Annoying static and popping sound while using AirPods

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