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If one AirPod is louder than the other

When I listening to my AirPods it sounds like my right AirPod is slightly louder than the left. I even replaced the left one on an Apple Store, but still having the same issue. Unpair/Pair was another try.


Has anyone else experienced anything like this?


Thanks!!



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Posted on Apr 5, 2017 4:47 PM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2024 8:02 AM

One of the most common reasons why one AirPod may sound louder than the other is the accumulation of dirt, dust, or earwax on the speaker grills. To clean your AirPods, you can use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe the surface of each AirPod. You can also use a dry cotton swab to reach the hard-to-reach areas, such as the small cracks and crevices.


For the speaker grills, you can use a soft-bristle brush or a toothbrush to gently brush away any debris that may be stuck on them. Do not use any liquid or sharp objects to clean your AirPods, as this may damage them or cause water damage. After cleaning your AirPods, make sure they are completely dry before placing them in the charging case or using them again. This way, you can ensure that your AirPods sound balanced and clear.


I might say this is the best method to fix this issue, However there are other fixes too, but I can't elaborate each one, its best you search on google and find a relevant guide or you can visit this guide that has provided 8 Solutions on how to fix volume on one AirPod lounder then other

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Nov 17, 2019 8:31 PM in response to paulosoaresf

I have to say the whole sucking thing, was along the lines of internet jokes, and I have to say the thought of sucking earwax is gross, but not as gross as buying new AirPods, so I gave it a shot.

What The! I’m dumbfounded it legit works, and no earwax came out or anything gross.

I would do this for a friends AirPods but I would highly recommend this be a trouble shoot before buying new ones.



Nov 21, 2019 2:07 AM in response to paulosoaresf

soo I tried the sucking method and my right airpod sounds like it has WAY more base then the left AirPod. I even did a test on which airpod is the loudest and the right one is!!! I’ve tried cleaning them, sucking them and etc and my left airpod sounds quieter than the right. I even went to settings to see if there was something wrong there and their wasn’t! I’m not sure what to do

Dec 5, 2019 12:22 PM in response to paulosoaresf

Sucking on the small speaker definitely fixed my problem. Another thing to clear your Airpod of earwax even more is to blow through the smaller side speaker on the outside of the bud until you feel airflow coming through the big speaker. This is a sign that the pod had been cleared of the wax that was preventing the sound from coming out. Hope this helps!

Jan 6, 2020 6:33 AM in response to Marie-Claude Leblanc

Wow. Thought this was total snake oil, but I've 'forgot', reset and reconnected so many bl00dy times I was willing to try anything. Worked first time. Apple defo didn't mention this in their support section. Have no idea why this works - I'd cleaned every single speck of wax from them and this sucking had no discernible physical effect that I could see (No more wax came out etc) but it fixed it perfectly....!

Jan 9, 2020 3:11 PM in response to paulosoaresf

tried all the posted cleanup and suck it out and they didn't work.


contacted apple and did a hard reset and now they work just like new.

1 Open the case lid and keep both AirPods inside the case.

2 On the back of the case, press and hold the set-up button.

3 After 15 seconds, if the factory reset is successful, the LED on the case will flash amber and then flash white continuously.

4 Release the button after 15 seconds.


Good luck and happy listening!

Jan 10, 2020 9:30 AM in response to mbonneau

I saw these sucking posts and, well, just no. No! So I used an old Sonicare brush head on my Sonicare toothbrush, misted it with isopropyl and swiped it across the mesh a few times. Issue resolved, no gross sucking. The Sonicare also worked great on getting most of the ferrous material from around the charging case’s magnets displaced. Still needed some wiping with isopropyl but now looks like new!

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