My AirPods 3 are quieter than AirPods 2

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My AirPods 3 are quieter than AirPods 2

Did anyone notice this?

I'm using both models (2nd and 3rd), and I can tell there is a noticeable difference.

Listening to music with Spatial Audio is, of course, very quiet, but comparing both models and their volume from 0% to 100% is really noticeable.

For example: when I go to the gym using Aipods 3, I sometimes have to turn the volume up to 90%. With AirPods 2 up to 70% max. Sometimes Sound Check helps a bit. Turning of Spatial Audio too.

But the second problem is that I can't even watch and listen to something on YouTube or Netflix. Listening to someone talking is way too quiet.

Posted on Dec 6, 2022 03:32 AM

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AnnieL2

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Dec 9, 2022 01:49 PM in response to deer_121

Good day to you deer_121,

Here’s some troubleshooting we’d like to have you work through, to be sure we’ve hit on each variable and all else is remaining constant. Please be sure whichever device we’re using your AirPods with is up to date

Next, verify that the latest firmware for your AirPods is installed. It should be 5B58 for both your models. About firmware updates for AirPods

Find your AirPods firmware version

Firmware updates are delivered periodically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Because firmware updates are delivered automatically, you don't need to update your AirPods.

To use your iPhone or iPad to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.

To use your Mac to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of macOS. Press and hold the Option key while choosing Apple menu  > System Information. Click Bluetooth, then look under your AirPods for the firmware version. With macOS Ventura, you can also choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click Bluetooth, then click the Info button next to the name of your AirPods.

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