Airpods Pro 3 don't fit (pass the fit test) with any tip

I have the original AipPods pro and used them for about an hour since owning them. With any tip I could stand, walk a few feet, turn my head and at least one would fall out. I was excited with the possibilities of the redesigned Pro 3. After trying each tip size, the fit test failed each time. I so wanted to do the hearing test, but you need to pass the fit test first. Has anyone else had an issue and was able to resolve it? I really wanted these to work and tried every ear gymnastic of pulling pushing and twisting them to try to get a good seal to no avail...

Posted on Sep 28, 2025 12:30 PM

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Sep 30, 2025 2:27 PM in response to BVojtek

I've had the same problem with only the left AirPod from the original AirPods to the latest AirPods Pro 3, which I recently received. With each generation of AirPods I find I have to use the largest tips to achieve an acceptable seal. The AirPods Pro 3 left AirPod can be made to achieve a good seal but it quickly loosens, especially if I open my mouth (eat or speak) and it has fallen out several times. I'm now looking into 3rd party tips, and wish I didn't have to. The only alternative I found was a silicone device that slipped on the body of the AirPod and had a protruding curved piece that would fit into the curvature of my ear. That held the left one in, although it was still somewhat loose, but it also had to be taken off each time the AirPod had to go back into the case.

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