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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Feb 4, 2020 8:25 AM in response to Clockworkplanet

I’m sure it works, but it’s a lot less disgusting to *blow* the debris out. Those two small holes on the side act as a breeze channel, but you do need a Q-tip or something similar to wipe the debris out. You can suck it out if you want to, but I don’t find that to be necessary. That said, Apple really needs to make a proper cleaning kit for these things. They’re not cheap.

Feb 17, 2020 12:33 PM in response to paulosoaresf

Was on this post because I too had the same problem... I read about "sucking" the biggest part of the airpod then cleaning it afterwards and grossly enough it worked 😂 so definitely was possible ear wax build up. When i first "sucked" i felt resistance, did it again then felt air go through. So make sure to suck until you feel air come through. Gross again but it worked!!! Yes!!!

Mar 6, 2020 9:03 AM in response to paulosoaresf

I had the same problem and followed what everyone else on here was doing. Sucked on them till it was unclogged and the air came through easily. Helped to wet the mesh part a little bit to loosen it up then wiped off the wax and repeated the process till it was very loud on both sides! Did it to the other louder one and it got louder too. Now they are both the same loudness and good as new

Mar 9, 2020 10:59 PM in response to paulosoaresf

Not to join the bandwagon train here but this really does work. My left AirPods was playing louder than my right even though they were both fully charged and I cleaned them both. I found this thread and sure enough after sucking on the right one the volume is balanced again. You should be able to hear the air as you suck and it does taste quite weird but bottom line it works :)

Mar 20, 2020 11:13 AM in response to paulosoaresf

I can also confirm that sucking the air out does work. It sounds weird, but they will be much louder. Also check your settings under accessibility, but if you didn’t change it then it’s most likely fixable by the sucking thing. Also recommend putting a paper towel over the speaker when sucking, and also to do so until there’s air flow through the pod!

Apr 15, 2020 7:12 PM in response to paulosoaresf

I kept reading that it could be a wax build up which grossly made sense so I tried the gunk squares first-but you have to be super careful bc it’s the consistency of gum so it can slightly get stuck n the mesh. Worked ok cleaning the outer areas but I think they actually pushed the wax in! Couldn’t even hear out of the right one anymore. Saw a bunch of people doing this weird sucking method...IT TOTALLY WORKED. I dabbed a q tip with hydrogen peroxide to the mesh (super carefully bc they aren’t water proof)...it breaks the wax down Then sucked til I felt air. Did it lightly once more then dabbed with a dry q tip and soft cloth. PRESTO...like new!!!!

Apr 16, 2020 8:42 AM in response to paulosoaresf

As you've probably seen by sucking on the main speaker hole until you can feel the air flowing though, this works! I had an issue where my left AirPod was significantly quieter than the right. Tried this and its now as loud as it was when I first got it. I highly recommend giving them a good clean down with a wetwipe and a cotton bud unless you want to taste earwax.

If one AirPod is louder than the other

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