Excessive Wind Noise in Right AirPod Only - New Device, Latest Firmware

I've had my right AirPod replaced and returned today with its original case and left AirPod. Just tested the AirPods 4 and they both appear to be working correctly now. There is no longer a white noise sound in the right AirPod when I select the Transparency, Adaptive or Noise Cancellation controls.

This indicates that it was a hardware fault with the right AirPod.

Hopefully, this issue won't occur again.

See report below.

D.

I have the same issue. I bought AirPods 4 with ANC at the end of January in France. After a visit to an Apple Store, no hardware problem was found by the technician, and they are not allowed to test the AirPods themselves. I still have this issue even after updating to the latest firmware.

This problem is definitely related to the noise cancellation feature, either the microphone or the software, because when this option is turned off, there is no issue, it takes several minutes for the problem to occur, and sometimes it doesn't happen at all..

It's a shame because, having paid for this feature, I am forced to turn it off

Same here with the right airpod (with the 7b20 firmware). I replicated the same issue on my iPad as well to make sure it comes from the airpod (and it does).

Contacted Apple and they changed me both airpods.

I write this reply 2 days after picking the new ones, and today, again the same sound when activating the ANC but this time, the left airpod is the malfunctioning one.

Am I that unlucky or is this issue that common ?

Btw, if I can add some additional elements I noticed:

Even when I turn off everything (ANC, transparency,…), I noticed that the malfunctioning airpod’s volume fluctuates, sometimes the volume is increased (compared to the other side), sometimes the bass is boosted and I need to use the left/right audio balance in the settings (accessibility) to not get a headache…

Hello,

i ran into the same issue i received my AirPods 4 as a gift. After 20 minutes, I had an excessive “wind noise”.

I went to the Apple store and they exchanged them on the spot and my problem was resolved.

FIXED! So mine are old (probably bought back in 2021 or so) but the issue lies within the noise cancellation and transparency mode. All I had to do was go to AirPods in settings, and turn noise control to “off.” At least now I can listen without it sounding like I’m flying in a helicopter.

See my Nov 18th response + other responses - suggest you raise issue with Apple and start the return process. Appears to be a hardware problem (see Apple Service note -> replaced the right AirPod).

Update- They diagnose it and gave me replacement for both the channels. Now the issue is fixed

Just bought the AirPods 4 ANC in Dec 2024, and it starts having the same problem after a few days.

I’ve replaced 2 times in weeks. When I got the same issue again, they agreed to replace a brand-new AirPods with firmware 7A304. No problem found I the first week when traveling. But I found that after updating to 7B20, the nightmare happens again.

I’m so disappointed. Hopes the next firmware could solve it.

Send them back, I got new ones after a couple of days. They test them to make sure they do not work properly and give you new ones.

My own experience, I brought them back and they gave me a new set on the spot. But, I went the day after Christmas. They were not 24h old.

Identical issue with right AirPod 4 since 7A304 firmware update. Not possible to use Transparency, Adaptive or Noise Cancellation controls because of excessive ‘white noise’. Appears to be a sound feedback problem.

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I’m having same issues. My AirPods 4 anc were replaced TWICE at Apple Store, and still I continue to have exact same issue with wind noise. Last time I went Genius Bar they once again said every thing is perfect according to their tests, but this time they can’t replace it and the only option is to file legal claim.

I reached out to the Apple support through the app, they were much more friendly and asked for a couple of days to research. We’ve set up a new call in a couple of days, and I’ll be

in direct contact with the advisor who is handling my problem.

I’m having this same issue, most noticeable if not only in the right airpod, Gen 4, I believe, bought them mid June so fairly new. Noticed the problem almost right away but thought it might be in my head, then thought maybe it was my settings, but nothing seemed to fix it. Noise cancellation seems to be what triggers it, but I think I’ve noticed it in transparent mode as well.

My settings say they are version 7E93 and the case is 74.10.0. It sounds like when you only roll a back window down in a car or like a helicopter. It’s kinda driving me insane. I use noise canceling to help me not get over stimulated in loud places and this constant thumping in my ear is doing the exact opposite.

I tried resetting my airpods (google said to forget them and reconnect? is that resetting? idk) but the problem returned immediately. Could they be defective? Idk what to do here.

Update….discussed with Apple tech support. Tried to troubleshoot problem on another iPhone to try and replicate the issue. Same problem recurred so the AirPods 4 issue is localised to earphone and not iPhone, iOS software or specific apps.

AirPods 4 now returned to Apple to identify root cause of problem. Should hear back in several days from them with diagnosis.

D.

I’m experiencing the exact same issue. While using my AirPods4 with Active Noise Cancellation, an excessive wind-like noise occurs only in the right AirPod after some time. Recently, Apple Support mentioned that there are no hardware issues. Is there any new update regarding this issue?