High pitched noise on AirPods Pro 3

I wonder how we can escalate this to engineers so that they can push out a firmware update. I had my headphones tested and they all passed. The genius bar guy said they could swap it out, but the parts are on backorder and it would be most likely the same situation anyway not a very satisfactory response of course

Had the issue appear last night on a flight - switching noise modes didn't improve it at all, neither did turning off any of the adaptive to your environment features (that I bought the things for in the first place) and I ended up having to give up and listen to screeching babies all flight as they were less likely to wreck my hearing than the horrendous squealing I was getting.

Seemed like it was trying to noise cancel a noise that wasn't there was how the sound felt to me but I was really annoyed since I only bought these a week ago.

Same problem here. bought a new Airpods, the next day the issue started on the right one. I have to say that the sound is very intense that I have to remove it faster in order to prevent audition damage, besides, is very unpleasant. I went to the store, they give me a new pair with the same issue! I am on a refund process right now. Never again will buy this device.

I have also had this issue. I think it’s something to do with sensor interference. But I’ve never had this issue with other AirPods. I first had the issue day 1 with the first pair I ordered. I replaced them for a new pair…. Once again… same issue. I’m not sure if it’s gonna get a software fix. I’m tempted to return them and go buy from another brand. I was considering beats but I’m worried with the same chip I’ll get the same problem. I do use them for work to take calls, so this is a massive bummer.

Don’t think is has anything to do with the silicone earbud tips. It seems like it’s a combination or interference between the in-ear detection and the external grill. Whatever it’s for. Hold them in your hand closed. It’ll sound like crickets

I'm on my 3rd pair of replacement airpod pro 3's due to this issue. This 3rd set is exhibiting the same issue within a day of getting them. I'm sure if I get a 4th pair of replacements the same issue will arise. High pitched full volume feedback noise (Like when you get a microphone too close to a speaker) randomly happens when using any of the modes other than "Off", a weird popping sound usually starts first then something sounds like it's physically coming apart within the earbud then the earbud(s) sound like their underwater and the high pitched screeching feedback sound persistently happens.

Purchased a set in late October 2025, had screeching feedback on two 6.5 hour flights. These are worse than useless, they are dangerous. Contacted Apple only to be told that they have no record of this happening on 3 Pros. Unless Apple contacts me with acknowledgment and a plan they will be going back. Sad, because my Pro 2s worked just fine on the same flight.

Worst experience I have ever had with Apple. We deserve better.

Me too! Had my Gen 3 for around a month, worth the upgrade from the Gen 2, but now have this issue. Be taking back my Gen 2’s from the wife, and taking these back to Apple

I’ve had 2 brand new pairs, both screeching/whilstling. So disappointing had my pro 2s for ages no issues

Ended up returning the APP3's and got the APP2's instead. Zero issues with the 2's. Took weeks for Apple to issue my refund for the 3's though, which is even more disappointing...

I had same issue today. First time using my new AirPods 3 pro and very high pitched sound during flight. Luckily I had my old pair I could switch to and no issue with them. Disappointed as the fit and sound quality had been awesome prior to this.

I’m experiencing a similar problem, it makes this horrible high pitched sound almost like a microphone feedback. It’s only the left Airpod. Bought it through Amazon in South Africa. I only noticed this issue after the recent update, not entirely sure it’s the cause, I’ve seen posts about similar issues dating back before the update.

I have the same exact issue. I get a very loud painful high pitch sound in the left air pod. I actually exchanged them once already and after about a day of use, it started happening again on the new pair. I haven't taken them on an airplane or been at a high altitude, so at least in my case, I don't think that's the issue.

This exact thing happened to me too in the left Airpod and it was brutal in my ear i thought i had blown an eardrum. It happened with the noise cancellation on. This is totally unacceptable for a 300$ product. The noise cancellation is the only reason i bought these.

On a flight right now - OMG that screeching is painful! Mine occurred in right ear.

Placed in Adaptive mode… so far that’s working. Unfortunately hearing chatter around me a bit which is annoying that I cannot use noise cancellation. - came back to edit immediately because screeching occurred in Adaptive mode. 🤬

AND it occurs in Transparency mode as well.

If flight next week gives same results they’ll be returned. I’ll instead use first generation with short battery life. Argh.