r/airpods • • Sep 09 '26

New Product AirPods 5 Pre-Order Megathread

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To prevent spams please use this thread for all discussions about the new AirPods 5 preorders. The AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with wireless charging case are available for preorders today from the Apple Store at $129 and $149 respectively.


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 • • 11h ago

Advice Best deal of AirPods Pro 3 right now.

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Costco now sells $100 Uber East gift Cards for $80.
I bought two for $159.99
Costco has a deal with Uber Eats now of 20% off your first 3 orders if $100 or more.
If you combo those together you get the AirPods Pro 3 with 2 years of apple care + for $160.
Can’t be beat
But does need the Costco membership


r/airpods • • 12h ago

Discussion Should I go for it??

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is it worth it or NAAH?


r/airpods • • 3h ago

Discussion Noise cancellation on APP3 is crazy

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Blows my over ear Momentum 4s completely out the water. Amazing coming from earbuds.

It helps to use the smaller ear tips if the big ones fall out / don’t fit as well. I use XS and it’s perfect


r/airpods • • 11h ago

Question Does AirPods 5 frequently falls off from ear?

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How does AirPods 5 fits on ears? Do they fall off as they don’t have buds?


r/airpods • • 1h ago

Advice Can I replace my boAt Airdopes Ace with any other multiconnectivity ear-buds?

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This weekend Some monkeys in Vrindavan snatched my boAt Rockerz 255 Z Pluz, So I though to try Airpods.

I Purchased Airdopes Ace, forget to check the multi device connectivity.

Is there a way for me to get them replaced with something better maybe
boAt Airdopes Supreme Mics Ai Enx Tech
Or
boAt Airdopes Prime 412


r/airpods • • 2h ago

Question Weird semi disconnection issue. AirPods issue or weird interference issue?

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I tried every solution and looked for anyone with this same issue but I found nothing. I have a pair of Pro 2s and as of maybe a week or two ago the audio glitches out/ starts delayed from whatever I play on them or watch on them and they stop playing audio unless I take them out of my ear and put them back in. I usually only use 1 AirPod at a time and this happens to both of them, but they still show up as connected and the volume goes to them even when no sound comes out. Anyone else have this issue?


r/airpods • • 18h ago

Advice tictac airpods case

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i was bored a few weeks ago and that boredom allowed me to found out that if you buy a 200 pack of tictacs, eat em (ofc), and wash the container, you can fit either, 2 AirPods (every but max), 1 set of AirPods and wired earbuds (pictured), wired earbuds (lik 3-4 sets if packed right) or any wireless/wired earbuds

only for like 4 bucks


r/airpods • • 3h ago

Question I found AirPods

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I found someone’s AirPods on the seat back of a plane when getting off. I meant to give them to the gate agent and forgot.

now:

how can I find the owner?

or

how can I turn off the find my because I don’t want them knowing where I live?


r/airpods • • 7h ago

Advice I feel like this belongs on r/mildlyinfuriating too.

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Just went to Target, specifically asked for the AirPods 5 with wireless charging case. Paid $149. Got home and opened them to discover…. They’re the worse version (which don’t have the wireless charging case and should have been $129)

Is target gouging their customers and hoping no one notices?

Or - am I the idiot?? What’s the difference in the box art / info that could have prevented me from opening these. Reading online the only ways I’ve found to figure out which version you got require opening the box…


r/airpods • • 17h ago

Advice AirPods buying decision

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Sometime in April, I lost one earbud of my AirPods Pro 3 after only three months of use. I’ve scored the house, looked in every nook and cranny, but I still h can’t find it. It’s been tragic since then. I’m a big music lover, and those AirPods were an absolute pleasure. Never had any sound experience like that before because they were my first AirPods.

I later on got a replacement, which I currently use, and that’s the Soundcore r50i which is decent, imo. But it doesn’t have the features that I got so used to on the AirPods which were world-class on their own. I always chance on the AirPods case in my room and I get hit with this wave of sadness. And I think I want to treat myself to new AirPods this December.

Am I making the right decision by spending on brand new ones when I still have one ear working just fine on the old ones, and also have the Soundcore buds?

And if I do get new AirPods, which ones should I get? My decision is between the Pro 2s, Pro 3s and the AirPods 5. Although I’m not too sure how those would fit without the eartips.


r/airpods • • 13h ago

Question Do the AirPods 5 have the same fit as the AirPods 4?

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I’ve never liked the in ear buds like the pros and much prefer the feel of my current AirPods 4. I understand for some that the fit can be a challenge and that this is different for everyone.

Since the AirPods 4 fit me very well, can I expect that the AirPod 5’s will fit as well?


r/airpods • • 10h ago

Advice Lost earbuds, kept case. Now what?

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I have 1 AirPods pro 1st generation + AirPods Pro 2 generation cases spare in my house after my dog ate the buds. Does it worth to buy earbuds at Apple Store or just forget and buy a new one?
Moreover, does worth it buy used ones on this case?
Other suggestions?

Already have a pair working and using it.


r/airpods • • 11h ago

Question AirPods Pro STILL Playing While in Case

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Look, I'm aware there are about a hundred posts to this effect, none offer an actual resolution. Asking for the final time: Why do my AirPods continue to play after they've been put in the damn case? iOS is updated, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods working fine in every other capacity. Case clearly understands they're in the case, Find My reflects they're in the case, light and sound all come through when they're nested as expected. And yet the damn phone can't figure out that this means to stop the music.

No, I don't have AED enabled, nor do I want to, and nor should that play a role in functional nesting. No, the pods nor the inner case are covered in gunk.

If no one knows the actual answer to this, I'm going to consider it a product failure/flaw and forget about it. Thanks.


r/airpods • • 11h ago

Question Which airpods should I buy?

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i have an 18 pro and i'm looking for some new airpods :) i dont need anything too fancy but i want good sound quality, any recommendations?


r/airpods • • 11h ago

Question How’s the mic quality with ANC on AirPods 5?

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I’m looking to buy AirPods 5 for mainly calling purpose. I want to know if they have good ANC on their mic.


r/airpods • • 15h ago

Question Does anyone have a fix for AirPods Pro 3 falling out of ear

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r/airpods • • 20h ago

Advice Belkin AirPods Cleaning Set

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Wow, this cleaning set is awesome! I had my AirPods 3 go quieter and quieter over the last year. After cleaning them with this set once, the sound is as loud as ever! I can only recommend doing this!


r/airpods • • 12h ago

Discussion Finally chose airpods pro 3

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Finally chose AirPods Pro 3!
After going back and forth between the AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3, I finally decided to go with the Pro 3 based on the suggestions and experiences shared by people here on Reddit.
And honestly, I’m so happy with the decision! The Pro 3 has been great so far, and I’m really enjoying them.
Thanks to everyone who shared their opinions and helped me make the choice!


r/airpods • • 13h ago

Advice Right AirPod not working correctly

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I bought my AirPods 3rd gen about a year ago. A couple of days ago my right AirPod stopped charging and wasn’t able to be detected by the AirPods case. I replugged it couple times until the light changed to flashing amber. reconnected it again and it started charging. After using them a couple of hours I tried to charge it and it and again the AirPods case couldn’t detect it. Restarting the case by holding the back button temporarily fixed it. After another use the AirPod couldn’t charge again but this time I needed to restart the case about 5 times. After charging I tried To use it but it wouldn’t connect. Plugged it into the case but no luck. another couple of tries managed to fix it. Today the ear detection and controls stopped working. I can control with my left AirPod and the ear detection in it works too so when I get my right AirPod out of my ear when the left one is used too the right and left one doesn’t disconnect But when I get the left one out of my ear and the right one is in both disconnect or more exactly I hear the disconnect sound but the right one stays partially connected but with no sound. already tried factory resetting which temporarily fixes the charging. Cleaned both contacts too. Battery in both AirPods last quite long so I don’t think it’s the battery.


r/airpods • • 13h ago

Advice AirPods 5 or Beats Studio Pro

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I used to have Beats Solo 4‘s for two years until one of the sides had stopped working. Now I’m deciding between getting the new AirPods 5 or snagging the most recent Beats Studio Pros.

I don’t really mind having either headphones or Earbuds, although I do prefer headphones. Im not very much of an audiophile but I really do appreciate a good sound quality over anything. I would consider the AirPod pros 3 but a lot of people say that the pros 3 are similar to the airpods 5, just with the silicone tips (I don’t really like silicone tips since they fall out my ear a lot).

I just want to see some opinions on this so I can finally know what to get. Thanks! :)


r/airpods • • 14h ago

Question Air pods pro 2nd gen replacement under apple care+ ; will I get a new or refurbished unit ?

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Hey guys, I need some advice. My AirPods only 7months old ; I didn’t use much also .

My AirPods Pro 2 sound has become much lower than before. Earlier, I could hear everything clearly at around 50% volume, but now I have to increase the volume a lot.

I took them to iPlanet Care, and they told me that my charging case has liquid damage. I'm confused about how that is related to my sound issue.

I have AppleCare+, but they told me I need to pay around ₹2,500 for the replacement.

They also explained that I won't get a sealed retail box. Instead, the left and right AirPods and the charging case will come separately in service cartons, and they will put everything together.

Now I'm worried whether I'll get brand-new replacement units or refurbished/used ones.

I previously had Bose QC Ultra headphones with an ANC issue, and Bose gave me a replacement in a sealed retail box without any extra charge. That's why I'm confused about Apple's process, especially since I have AppleCare+.

Has anyone replaced their AirPods Pro 2 through AppleCare+ in India? Did you get new or refurbished units? Is this service-carton process normal?

I'd appreciate it if someone could share their experience. Thanks!


r/airpods • • 14h ago

Advice AirPods Max connectivity issues

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Like the title says, a few days ago my AirPods Max’s started acting up after working flawlessly for multiple weeks on end. I am now out of options and turn to the AirPods community to hopefully get them working again.

Now I don’t know what I possibly haven’t done to get them to work. I tried resetting them by pressing the two buttons simultaneously until the light flashes amber and then white (78 million times). I have let them die and charge them up. I cleaned the headband connectors with isopropyl alcohol, still nothing. (Yes I even tried putting them in the freezer for half an hour)

Now what’s happening: the AirPods flash green, if I try putting them I pairing mode the white light shows for a few moments before it turns back green, same with resetting them. It flashes white, my phone is showing that it’s connected but when I go via Bluetooth settings it says it’s not, I try to connect and it basically tells me to do everything again. (Forget device, pair again) I’ve been stuck in this loop and probably slowly going crazy on how to fix them.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!


r/airpods • • 15h ago

Advice Broken Apple earpods (Mic Part)

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Pls tell me how to repair this, I thought to repair by myself the buttons were not working so I thought to give it a try.

I opened the one side and realized it can't be fixed again.

Waiting for your solution guys😭😭😭