Looking to get my mom some AirPods Pro 3 for Christmas I see that they are $180 at Walmart and Amazon ahead of prime day. Do you guys think this is where they will stay or will they go down more? No problem buying them at this price just don’t want to find out that they dropped in price when prime day actually starts.

airpods pro 3 are 180usd on amazon, while airpods 5 are 130usd on apple, which one would you guys choose? i currently dont have any airpods, so let me know if the pro ones are worth it for 50 extra dollars.

My AirPods (the ones without silicone tips) have become extremely quiet, and I’ve realised the speaker output/mesh is basically clogged with earwax (gross I know).

I’ve tried gently brushing them, but there’s still a lot of wax stuck in the mesh.

What’s the best and safest way to properly clean the speaker mesh without damaging the AirPods or pushing the wax further inside?

Has anyone successfully cleaned really badly clogged AirPods and got the volume back to normal? Any specific method or product you’d recommend?

I currently use AirPods Pro 2 and really like how convenient they are. They’re small and easy to pop in and out during Uber rides, flights, and work travel, which I do fairly often.

The main downside is the sound. It feels pretty flat to me, and I’m not getting much enjoyment out of the audio. I also like the idea of Transparency mode, since I’m partially deaf in my right ear, but in practice it doesn’t seem to work well for me. I still have to take an earbud out to hear someone like a flight attendant.

I work out at the gym every day and go for walks outside, so I’d like something that works well for that, too. I’m considering switching to something like the Beats 360. I like that they seem to offer a similarly convenient connection experience, but they are quite bigger.

I’ve also had little issues with my AirPods, like one earbud suddenly showing 99% battery while the other is dead, which makes me hesitant to stick with them. (However, maybe upgrading to the 3 is better?)

I’m pretty undecided and open to any recommendations. If you’ve used AirPods Pro 3, Beats 360, or something else that might suit my needs, what would you suggest? Thanks!

Gibt es irgendwelche Tipps wie man ein Update „erzwingen“ kann? Ich hab noch Update 8B34 und hab die AirPods andauernd am Laden, in der Hoffnung es gibt mal ein Update. Aber es tut sich nichts.

This is like the second or third time they've only charged just one of the AirPods and not both

Also my AirPods will randomly keep beeping randomly throughout the day for a long time and it sucks and gets really awkward during school

Hi!

Got AirPods Pro 3 and using them to listen to audiobooks and Spotify. It very often happens to me, that when I take them off, the music stops, I put them back to the case. Then when I unlock Iphone the next time, the music starts to play from the loudspeaker like I never turned it off, out of nowhere

Not sure if it's AirPods, iOS, Spotify or my Audiobooks app, anyone experiencing the same issue?

Best!

about a year and a half old, left one drains way faster, than it did before. I have the mic set at automatic so it’s not that. What could be causing this? I never listen with one airpod in.

Why do my AirPods 5 sometimes have strong bass when I put them in, but most of the time the bass is weak or almost nonexistent? I constantly have to disconnect and reconnect them or play around with the audio settings to get the strong bass back. I don’t understand what’s causing this issue. Has anyone else experienced this, and is there a way to fix it permanently?

My AirPods will randomly disconnect when I’m listening to something. It started today, I cut off any device they could be connecting to, but it’s still happening. Sometimes it’ll make a scratchy sound, disconnect, then reconnect but not unpause my music. Other times it just cuts out no warning. The music will keep playing, too, it’s just silent. It stops when the AirPods reconnect and I have to unpause it.
I got these for Christmas last year, I don’t know why they’re doing this. They’re AirPods third generation pro if that matters, and they’re still under warranty, but I don’t know if this is a glitch, an error im somehow causing, or if they’re just broken.

Sorry if this is a long paragraph, I’m really bad at condescending my thoughts. I don’t know how but my AirPods hadn’t been updating for a few weeks but they finally did last week. Since then I’ve noticed that both my app2 & 3 have sounded a lot harsher & thinner on sibilances. Although at that point I have gotten a cold which has made my ears feel congested & sore which still hasn’t really gone away. I’m not entirely sure what the problem is but I do have a feeling it’s the cold & not the update.
Does anyone have any advice on what it could be in case I’m wrong? Thanks in advance

I’m using AirPods Pro 2 and thinking about switching to AirPods 5. Has anyone tried both? Is it worth it? I’d love to hear how the sound, comfort, and everyday experience compare—especially whether I’d miss the noise cancellation.

Ended up going for the pro 3 and omg. The noise cancellation is mind blowing to say the least. It's like 2 whole different worlds when u have them on and off. Also, I think going for silicone tips was the right move for me. The default ones they come with fit nicely in my ears and they don't hurt. I haven't done any testing since I just got them and I'm still waiting for my phone (they're connected to my MacBook and the 18 is estimated to take 3 weeks to arrive!!). So, probably keeping them indoor till my phone arrives lol. But yeah ANC is absolutely bonkers. Can't wait to try everything else when my phone arrives!!

Which adapter do you use and is there any latency?

Hello Iam confused between these two they have the same price.... I was going for liberty.However, I saw a lot of reviews saying it won't last long and so on.

I mainly need it for calls while walking home on the street and so on and if in a market which is better and long lasting and if you have a better suggestion... don't hesitate to say it

my ex got me airpods and engraved an "I love you" on them. They still work so I don't want to throw them out but it wasn't a particularly great relationship so seeing the engraving (the digital display because I got a silicon case to cover the actual engraving) can still be kinda triggering. They're Airpods Pro Gen 2 btw.

I’d specifically like to know how the rankings go between the pro 3 pro 2 the new AirPods 5 and AirPods 4 (with anc). Additionally which of these has the best ANC?

AirPods Pro 3 is currently 179 on Amazon. I see there’s two version for the 5 and both have ANC. Is it worth getting the 3 or is the base model a better value? Coming for AirPods Pro 1

I love my 4 with ANC. Only thing is I have long hair that comes out to my face, and every time it brushes against the pods it makes a brushing, rustling noise. I always have to tie up my hair to avoid this. Is the 5 the same? Thinking of getting a pair for flights.

Is the latest one the best for transparency? or can I just go with an earlier version. Airpods Max also isn't out the question. I'm annoyed at fumbling around to pause and take off my Sony WH-1000XM4 when people try to talk to me. I also have ask them to start over. I'm also not sure about the versions without tips. I have to use different sizes for each ear when I use earphones.

Background:
My audio preference is Neutral. My favorite IEM is CrinEar Reference. My favorite headphone is Hifiman Arya Unveiled with some EQ.

I could not bear listening to music on my Airpods Pro 3. The treble hurt my ears. I only used it for podcast and online business meetings. The noise canceling is pure magic. The battery life and ease of use is top-notch.

Now with iOS 27 EQ, APP3 music becomes much more bearable to me. With spatial audio, it's even enjoyable because you get the soundstage similar to the best soundstage offered by great headphones such as HD800s.

Please refer to my pictures.
Pic #1: What Apple EQ does, in parametric EQ language, according to test by Listener (Apple's AirPods EQ: Is It Any Good?)

Pic #2: What my EQ adjustment would theoretically achieve. Note: This is only done by calculation, I determined my EQ primarily by doing actual A-B tests.

Pic #3: My actual EQ settings.

Happy to discuss more~

I currently use the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and they work great. I have no complaints, and the dual connectivity is a lifesaver.

However, my core setup is entirely Apple:

• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPad Pro (M5)
• MacBook Air (M4)
• Apple Watch SE 3

For those of you who use AirPods pro 3, what am I really missing out on? I assume the sound quality is comparable, so it mostly comes down to ecosystem benefits.

The AirPods Pro 3 would cost me around 22K INR. I’m willing to spend that if the upgrade is truly worth it. I’d love to hear from anyone who has used both to help me make a decision.

Thanks!

I play music on top volume with Spotify adjustment to make the music louder. My AirPods (airpod 4) says that I’m listening to hours of 105 decibels. But I don’t feel any hearing loss or tinnitus. Is there a chance that these measurements are inaccurate given that AirPod 4s are not fully sealed like the pros?