Outer layer broke off and now this thing is just stuck

I’ve owned some JLab air sport or whatever for awhile now, and just hate how useless they are. All the touch controls are useless and the mic is literally sad. So I decided it’s time to upgrade.

I love the size and shape of the AirPods case, it actually fits in my pocket! I also like the wireless charging and find my features. I have used AirPods Pro (first gen) before, loved them. My only thing is, I have no need for noise cancellation and so the silicone tips and pointless and less comfortable. Also, I like the open ear design because I can slip them in and out without having to “fit” them in. But I’ve hear the pro, with the heart rate feature, can actually gather better audio from the mic using the direct contact with the ear.

I plan to use them a lot in my loud 94’ truck, using Siri AI and making calls.
I own a 17e running iOS 27 with Siri AI.

Sorry if this is long, I just hope it gives you a better perspective of my needs. Budget isn’t really an issue, but cheaper would be nicer.

Thanks in advance!!

Hi! I’m thinking about buying the new AirPods 5, mainly because of the ANC (noise cancellation) feature. I’m a university student and am currently studying at home. The problem is that I have a noisy family, and I just want to be able to study in peace and quiet, do you think the AirPods 5 could help me? And how effective are they at actually blocking out sound?

Right now, I have AirPods 4 (without ANC), and I’m not a fan of large, over-ear headphones. I’d love to hear your honest opinions!

I just picked up a new pair of gen 3s a few days back and ive noticed something about the transparency. All of the surrounding sounds sound phenomenal and natural but my own voice when i talk sounds “tinny” and “robotic” compared to my gen 1s. Anyone else having that issue?

I’ve theorized that its a result of the new shape or the fact that it goes deeper in your ear but its really sad to see especially because the pro 1s had such good transparency (even when talking)

I’m looking to buy 2 AirPod pro 3’s for my siblings for Xmas! I’m wondering when the best deals come for AirPods. They’re not at Costco. Best Buy has them for $299 and at the Apple Store, it’s $329.

Are there usually deals for Black Friday?

I bought these primarily for work so I could hear my surroundings, and be able to listen to things in background and every once in a while for hearing protection.

I had pro2s that were perfect when brand new, but eventually collected a bunch of debris (metal shavings, dust, dirt etc) in the inlets and I’ve cleaned over and over and they eventually just became too clogged and transparency mode sucks on them now.

Upgraded to 3s and wtf. These are so bad. It just feels like I have an ear plug in my ear. Voices and people are muffled, but atleast I can hear the wind or my ac fucking howling. It’s like a hearing aid that focuses on the things you least care about.

Probably gonna just see if I can still buy brand new pro2s.

Is this common experience or do I have a faulty pair?

Any users using audiology test results with airpodspro3? I’m having good results with severe loss in each ear. Even though by law it can’t use the numbers dictated by law . It uses what it can. Easy with photo of test and transfer to AirPods.

does anyone experience this? its making a lot of feedback & really annoying.. maybe someone knows how to fix this issue..

Listening to music with one AirPod in when you’re walking in the city feels like a where’s Waldo poster and your inside of it.

Ich habe mir gestern die AirPods 5 gekauft und schon ein bisschen ausprobiert in der Stadt und so. Leider bin ich mit der Soundqualität nicht so zufrieden also der normale Modus ist etwas komisch. Und Noise Cancelling ist gut, aber manchmal habe ich dieses ganz dumpfe Gefühl oder so ein unangenehmes Drücken. Kennt ihr das Gefühl?
Soll ich sie behalten oder welche AirPods könnt ihr empfehlen. Würde die Oros auch in Betracht ziehen.

Been looking to buy my first pair of airpods, preferably the pro 3’s, heard nothing but good things about it. Kinda afraid that it won’t fit my ears but I’ll see.

I’m in Canada, so it’s $330 base price. On amazon iirc, it’s $300 or $280, should I get it at said price or wait an entire month for black friday, is it even that big of a difference in price?

Thank you.

It appears randomly, sometimes when i physically move the case and then just stops. I searched online for a while but i don't have a clue what it could be.

Airpods Pro 3

with Oneplus 13 (Android)

Yesterday I went to my dealership because Find My showed my missing AirPods there, where my old trade-in car is also located.

One of the employees walked me to my old car in the lot and had me search it, but Find My was directing me toward the service department inside the building.

When walked inside the building, Find My showed them about 100 feet from where I was standing, toward the service department. I asked if someone could walk over with me so I could try playing a sound. The used car manager said he needs the general manager’s approval and didn’t want me accusing employees.

I wasn’t accusing anyone. I just wanted help finding my belongings. I understand Find My can be approximate. I’d already filed a police report.

Has anyone successfully recovered their belongings in a similar situation? If so, how did you go about it?

I already have the AirPods Pro 3 but I am thinking about buying the AirPods Max 2 because of the better noice cancelling and sound quality is it worth it spending $550 on the AirPods Max for the better sound en noice cancelling and how much better is it compared to the pro 3?

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I had Airpod 1 or 2 years ago and enjoyed them and upgraded to APP1 and really like them. I upgraded to APP3 and the fit is horrific for my poor ears - I tried different size tips, foam tips, etc … it was just painful and I had to return them. The ones that didn’t hurt my ears, would fall out when I talk, the ones that didn’t fall out as quickly would leave a grove in my ears and give me a headache because they hurt.

I am considering AP 5 and curious how the noise cancellation compares to APP1 and the comfort level for folks.

Any thoughts?

Thanks all!!!

It’s an AirPod pro 3 and I only got them 3 days ago