AirPods Pro 3: Annoying Audio Glitch Sparks User Concern, Apple Investigates
The Static Noise Issue in AirPods Pro 3

Understanding the Nature of the Problem
Aspects of the Noise Issue in AirPods Pro 3
Annoying static or white noise
Appears when Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is enabled
Especially without audio content playing
Descriptions: rain, waves, white noise
Users of AirPods Pro 3 earbuds face a common issue of annoying static or white noise. This problem appears especially when the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature is enabled without any audio content playing, although some users report its impact on sound quality while playing music. Descriptions of this noise vary, with some describing it as resembling rain, ocean waves, white noise, or simply unwanted static.
Apple's Response and User Experiences
Overview: Apple's Response and User Experiences
Apple replaces affected units
Some issues persist in replacements
Problem affects a large number of users (due to sales)
According to reports, Apple is replacing affected units with this issue. However, one user reported that the problem persisted even in the replacement earbuds they received. Although the TechRadar team, after extensive testing, did not personally encounter this issue, the sheer volume of AirPods Pro sales means that even a problem affecting a very small percentage of customers can impact a large number of users.