High pitched noise on AirPods Pro 3

First day of use and out of nowhere I start getting a high pitched noise from my left AirPod. The sound comes when either changing listening modes, or adjusting it in my ear. Others have had this issue and even when getting a replacement pair it does it again. Software bug or warranty?

Posted on Sep 20, 2025 1:11 PM

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Nov 5, 2025 8:52 AM in response to Njabulod

Thanks. That’s promising to hear. I just got back from traveling by air. Trip going it was horrible. Return trip not quite as deafening and once positioned in ear just perfectly I was able to use. I may change the ear piece out for another size but not sure which since every size passes the “test”. I likely won’t travel for a couple months so … not sure if I should return or hope for the best. You’ve given me some hope at least 😁

Nov 25, 2025 2:17 AM in response to aeneas770

I just want to contribute to this with an observation if that is okay!


While I do not have any issue with mine, I am noticing that majority of the issues that have been mentioned have the common factor of people who have been on flights/planes with them, I have not (which helps towards that point, maybe?)


Do you think that or something related to that could be the cause?

High pitched noise on AirPods Pro 3

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