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

Update...disappointed with Apple Repair Team response. Contacted Apple Adviser because repair window is now outside of SLA. AirPods sent to Apple Oct 30th, still no update on status and now Nov 13th. Apple Repair would not give any information on the status of the AirPods to the Adviser - no diagnosis of problem, whether it was being fixed, and importantly when my AirPods would be returned to me. Only option given to me by the Repair team, if I wanted my AirPods returned, was to have the AirPods4 returned unrepaired, i.e., cancel the repair altogether - quite a surprising and arrogant way of dealing with a customer. I provided this response as part of my feedback to Apple.

Just waiting to see what happens....

Same problem started today for me out of nowhere. Got my pair as a Christmas gift, so it's been about two weeks. I noticed it on the bus an hour before I posted this when the music I was hearing ended. Didn't give it much thought at first, but then I got into the office and it became clearer due to the lack of excessive noise. It's just the right airpod. The left one works fine. I saw on Reddit that this issue fixed itself for someone. Not sure if I should send it in for repair seeing as some of you have had problems with that. Don't wanna have to wait months to get a new pair...

I’m experiencing the same issue. I bought mine in early December 2024, and the "wind noise" appeared after a few weeks. Apple Store technicians found no hardware issues but agreed to replace them with a brand-new set. A couple of weeks later, I’m now heading back with the new pair having the exact same problem on the other earbud, and I have a feeling the Apple Store technicians will once again find no hardware issues. Very disappointed with the fourth generation.

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The second visit yielded the same results. Apple Store technicians couldn’t detect any issues with their tests. However, if you put the earbuds in your ears (without connecting them to any devices), you can easily hear a loud wind noise in one of the earbuds. I decided to give the 4th generation AirPods one last chance. I have a strong feeling that this is a widespread issue with this generation, and the problem isn’t even with the earbuds themselves but with the tests used by Apple Store technicians, as well as those conducted by the developers when preparing the release.

Exactly the same issue and I bought them in January 2025 - just went back tot he store and they told me to wait 3-4 weeks for apple to fix the issue and advised me to do nothing... I want a fix sooner, this is a brand new and expensive product and I've immediately had issues with no resolution

I have exactly the same issue with mine, AirPods 4 ANC firmware 7B20. Technicians cannot reproduce the issue but its happening constantly, we need either a solution or the ability to replace the faulty units

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The third replacement pair Apple gave me started making "wind noise" after just three weeks. I'm heading to the Apple Store again for the third time, and this time, I’m demanding a full refund because this AirPods 4 with noise cancellation is complete rubbish. I would not recommend anyone spend money and, more importantly, time dealing with this particular Apple product.

I bought my AirPods Pro (4 ANC) about 3 months ago. Initially, they were working fine, but after a few weeks, I started noticing a windy vibration sound coming from the right AirPod. It’s really uncomfortable and kind of distracting.

I also noticed that Siri has become unresponsive—out of 10 times, it only responds 2 or 3 times, even when I’m in a quiet environment. My AirPods are running version 7E93, and the model number is A3055.

I’ve finally submitted them to the service center for diagnosis, and thankfully, I had purchased AppleCare earlier. If any of you have faced something similar or have any advice or suggestions, please share it would be a huge help for me!

I bought my AirPods Pro (4 ANC) about 3 months ago. Initially, they were working fine, but after a few weeks, I started noticing a windy vibration sound coming from the right AirPod. It’s really uncomfortable and kind of distracting.

I also noticed that Siri has become unresponsive—out of 10 times, it only responds 2 or 3 times, even when I’m in a quiet environment. My AirPods are running version 7E93, and the model number is A3055.

I’ve finally submitted them to the service center for diagnosis, and thankfully, I had purchased AppleCare earlier. If any of you have faced something similar or have any advice or suggestions, please share it would be a huge help for me!

Same issue with the left AirPod. The technicians have already checked them twice and found no hardware issues, but returned the AirPods without any repairs. I paid for ANC—why should I have to turn it off to avoid the problem? Can I simply return them and get a refund?

I have the exact same issue. It started in my left airpod within a week of purchase and more recently the right airpod is now having the same issue. the only way I can get it to stop is by tilting it at an uncomfortable angle or turning off ANC. The Apple store near me hasn’t been helpful. I feel somewhat scammed.

I have the same issue from day one. Alot of cracking and squeaking noises. I got them replaced, it is still the same. No help from them. They have asked me to send it in for testing again, I am pretty sure it will not be resolved.

Updated AirPod 4 firmware to 7B19 with no improvement.

Same issue, do you have an update of your situation ?

Same issue here.