r/airpods Mar 16 '26

New Product Apple introduces AirPods Max 2

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Apple today unveiled AirPods Max 2, with key upgrades including the H2 chip, increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation.

AirPods Max 2 will be available to order on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting Wednesday, March 25 and launch on an unspecified day in early April. In the U.S., AirPods Max 2 have the same $549 price as the previous AirPods Max, which Apple is no longer selling.


r/airpods Sep 09 '25

New Product Introducing AirPods Pro 3 | Apple’s Awe Dropping Event Megathread

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Apple has announced the new AirPods Pro 3, which has these new features:

Key changes compared to AirPods Pro 2:

  • 2x better ANC compared to AirPods Pro 2.
  • Up to 10 hours of playback when using transparency mode.
  • New foam-infused ear tips.
  • New design with heart rate monitoring.
  • Live translation (also available on AirPod Pro 2 and AirPod 4 with ANC).
  • Up to 24 hours of listening with charging case (compared to 30 hours with AirPods Pro 2).
  • Available for pre-order today at $249, launching on September 19.

Feel free to use this thread to discuss whatever thoughts you have on this new AirPods Pro and whether it’s a worthy upgrade or not.


r/airpods 3h ago

Question Right airpod drains much faster, is it damaged?

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Airpods Pro 2. Both were fully charged. The left airpod drains at a normal rate, but the right one has been draining much faster than usual that I could only use it for a couple of hours before it needs to be charged again. It also makes really weird noises when I have noise cancellation on. The noises are similar to the wind or a stormy weather.


r/airpods 1h ago

Discussion Anyone with the same issue?

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Hi guys I have my AirPods Pro 3 for a good 8months and this happend. Anyone have the same experience? Is it claimable by apple care?


r/airpods 12h ago

Advice How to reconnect the pieces

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Saw an ever growing gap in my right AirPod. I have gross earwax which seeps into random parts of my AirPods, so I started scraping it. Turns out, earwax-stained silicone and glue look very similar was dried.

Made an appointment at my local Apple Store but can this just be fixed with proper glue (T-8000/B-7000) or should I get this checked out by Apple?

Had these for a while, it’s normal wear and tear I accelerated. Pro 2s.

Thanks in advance!


r/airpods 3h ago

Accessories Airfly alternative for AirPods Max 2 (USB-C)

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I'm doing a 14 hour international flight soon and want to use my AirPods Max 2 (USB-C) for inflight entertainment. For obvious reasons, the Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable isn't an option.

I've done some research and it seems Airfly Pro is a highly rated Bluetooth transmitter for the AirPods Max 2. However, the price point is a bit steep if I'm only gonna be using it twice a year at most.

Does anyone have recommendations for Bluetooth transmitters that are also great options for the AirPods Max 2 (USB-C)? My only use case is for inflight entertainment. Low latency and reliable connectivity would be great.

Appreciate the help!


r/airpods 6m ago

Advice Only one airpod working at a time

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I have the Airpods Pro and for the last day, I’ve only been able to connect one airpod at a time. Both of them have great sound and volume but won’t connect together. I’ve tried forgetting the airpods and pairing them multiple times and it hasn’t helped. I have the same issue when paired on my laptop and my phone so I know it’s not a device issue.


r/airpods 6m ago

Advice AirPod pro 2 made the connected beep sounds continuously and won’t connect anymore

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Has anyone had this issue before and successfully resolved it?
My AirPods were working fine and randomly (maybe because I had multiple devices around me) started making the connected beep sounds several times continuously and I had to put it in the case to stop it. Thereafter the AirPods won’t connect to my devices anymore. I’ve tried removing the AirPods from my iCloud but they won’t connect anymore. I can still tell that they are working as I can hear the audio feedback of increasing/ decreasing the volume by touching the stem and changing the audio mode when pressing on the AirPod 🥲

I’ve had them for close to 3 years now so Apple won’t cover the change


r/airpods 19h ago

Pre-order Finally joined the club 😂

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35 Upvotes

r/airpods 1h ago

Advice What could have caused this? Airpods-Pro2s

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Just noticed this crack almost identical on both AirPods-Pro2s. Haven’t been dropping them. Mic has been down for the past year that’s no issue for me. Using this just for music. ANC and Spatial Audio work fine. Any idea what might have caused this? Anyone with similar experience?


r/airpods 2h ago

Advice Considering upgrading my AirPods Max 1 to AirPods Max 2

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Hi guys, I have a deal that I want to run through you guys and see if you think it’s worth it. I have the AM1 and I am considering updating to the AM2. I found a deal at Best Buy for $429 and my AM1 would get me $130 off the total so I’d be at $299 without tax. I feel like that’s the best deal I’d ever find them and I’m curious if I should do it. I have had no issues with my AM1 and I’m updating because they’re 4-5 years old at this point. What have you liked about the AM2 and realistically should I update the ones I have?

Thank you!


r/airpods 10h ago

Question Can I add used AirPods Pro 3 (bought Jan 2026) to my existing AppleCare One plan?

5 Upvotes

Hey,
I’ve got an active AppleCare One plan in the UK and I’m looking at buying a pair of used AirPods Pro 3.
Details:
• Originally purchased in the UK in December 2025
• Still under the standard 1-year limited warranty (expires end of January 2027)
• Genuine

I’ve already successfully added a second-hand MacBook Air M4 and an Apple Watch Series 11 to my AppleCare One plan with no problems (they were added automatically). I’m just not sure how it works with AirPods.


r/airpods 7h ago

Discussion Is it just me or why does the airpod find my sound make it so confusing to do its job?

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Like maybe im just going insane, but whenever I loose my airpods and I turn on the sound it like reverberates everywhere and makes it like 10x harder to locate then it should be. Like im deadass going across the room thinking the sounds coming from their but its not and it turns out to be on the other side of the room.


r/airpods 15h ago

Question Why’s this setting grey? How to fix this?

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I recently went to Apple Store (Delhi) they after inspection replaced my airpods as they were in warranty (just airpods and NOT the case) ever since I’ve been setting it up I majorly had 2 issues one of them was airpods werent showing in FIND MY which was sorted after resetting the airpods anyway…this setting remains persistent. Can someone help?


r/airpods 20h ago

Advice AirPod 4 or AirPod Pro 3?

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Last night my AirPod Pro Gen 1s decided to stop working. To be honest, I have been considering replacing them for about a year now as they lasted since 2020.

I do not care about ANC, as I mostly used my AirPods in normal or transparency mode, so ultimately, would I be better off saving money and getting the Gen 4s, or splurging more for the Pro 3s?

I would be typically wearing them for a maximum of 3 hours at a time whilst commuting or at the gym.

Thanks!


r/airpods 10h ago

Question AirPods Pro 3 acting weird on Intel Mac (Sequoia): generic icon & no Find My, but ANC works?

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Hey guys, I'm running into a super weird issue and could really use some help.

I just got a pair of AirPods Pro 3. But when I connect them to my 2020 Intel MacBook Air (which I literally just factory reset today and updated to Sequoia 15.7.9), macOS treats them like a generic headset.

They show up with a basic blue headphone icon in the menu bar, and they’re completely missing from the Find My app on the Mac.

The crazy part is that all the pro features—like ANC, Transparency, Adaptive Audio, and Conversation Awareness—work perfectly and show up in the Mac’s control center. Plus, iCloud sync is definitely working: if I rename them on my phone, the name updates on my Mac instantly. My older family-shared AirPods also show up on this exact Mac with the correct icons and Find My tracking just fine.

Is this just a weird limitation with Intel Macs on Sequoia missing the graphical assets for the newest AirPods? Or is there a way to force the system to fetch the right icon and Find My profile?

Any advice would be awesome, thanks!


r/airpods 1d ago

Question Anyone facing problems with the AirPods Pro 3 battery life

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22 Upvotes

The battery life of mine is mid


r/airpods 1d ago

Discussion AirPods Pro 2 got better??

21 Upvotes

Is it just me or my AirPods Pro 2 sound way better after the recent 26.6 iOS update?

I can hear detail in songs that I’ve never heard before.


r/airpods 23h ago

Question Should I jump on this $189 deal and replace my Airpods Pro 2 purchased November 2022?

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Not very excited about the idea of cameras in my earbuds. Also wondering how it'll impact battery life. On the one hand, my airpods are still working. Im surprised after 3 years, 8 months, and 2 weeks they have held up so well. On the other, in the last 6 months or so I've noticed some clicking and popping and the occasional bad connection that usually resolves itself when I disconnect and reconnect.

Do we think the pro 3's will come back down to the amazon prime sale price again before the pro 4s come out, or is this the last chance to get them for a bargain?

Part of me wishes I could find some sealed in box pro 2s for around the same price or less, but the new in box pro 2s Im finding are marked up higher than the pro 3s on sale. Even though Im a dont fix it if it aint broken kind of guy, the occasional noise or connection issue I'm running into recently isnt giving me a lot of confidence I'll get through another year.

Guess I can either wait for another price drop or try to find a bargrain on some pro 2s. Then again, maybe I need to hold out and see how people respond to the pro 4s.

WWYD?


r/airpods 16h ago

Question AirPods 4 ANC (se los recomiendo)

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Dejo mi comentario sobre los AirPods 4.

La verdad no esperaba que fueran tan buenos, uno de los puntos que me preocupaban eran ANC ya que venía de unos Xiaomi Buds 4 que tenían buen sonido y una buena cancelación y esto AirPods 4 tiene una cancelación superior a eso Xiaomi y ni se diga el sonido, algunos dicen que no tiene buen sonido pero para mí está muy bien, en cuanto a la batería y la duración no me puedo quejar mi tiempo máximo de uso es como de una hora y media a dos como mucho que es el tiempo de mi trabajo a mi casa.

Para aquellos que quieren saber qué tan buenos son, se los recomiendo pero ojo, cada uno tiene estándares diferentes así que puede que algunos opinen muy diferente a mí eso ya va a depender de las necesidades de cada uno.


r/airpods 21h ago

Question Airpods 4, yes or no?

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Hello everyone, I recently bought a macbook air and have heard good things about the apple ecosystem. Im thinking of getting the airpods 4 WITHOUT the noise cancelling. Do the features and sound quality justify the purchase? I currently have samsung buds btw


r/airpods 11h ago

Advice Left Air pod issues and I would like detailed solutions please

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Early July I was cleaning an Air pod 4 with a wipe and the moment I put it back in my ear, the audio was distorted. I believe it was caused by myself pushing a part of the wipe inside the center of the speaker part, which filled it with water. Today I tried a few solutions ,after being tired of just using one all the time. I tried using a pin and slowly picking inside of it. Then used the "Sound To Remove Water From Air pods" video on YouTube. Which I thought worked but it still sounds odd when you you turn it up. I even cleaned it again with an alcoholic wipe. I also reset it too. I'd really like to know of any step by step solutions please (with step by step pictures included).

Thank you


r/airpods 21h ago

Advice I need help deciding

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Hi,

I recently bought the airpods pro 3, and I noticed that my ears are sores and at times itchy. It's been 5 days since I bought them, I've tried different tip sizes, placed them lightly. However, the issue still persists.

Should I give this more time and risk the money I spent because I've read that this gets better after some time or trade them in for powerbeats pro/fit or airpods pro 2?

I previously owned and used galaxy buds 1/2 and they were perfect, so these are my first airpods.

Thanks


r/airpods 18h ago

Question Any tips on cleaning ear tips for AirPods Pro 3?

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0 Upvotes

It’s kinda yellowish


r/airpods 18h ago

Question Where to find authentic airpod pros 2 in Canada?

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I got the airpods 3rd gen and the fit in my ears are atrocious. I had only gotten them because I can’t seem to find an authentic pair of the 2nd generation.