Hey Tyler, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with the Air pods Pro 3. We understand you’re experiencing persistent issues with your AirPods Pro, specifically that they squeal and don’t fit properly despite using the smallest ear tips available. That must be very frustrating, especially since your previous AirPods Pro 2 fit better. We appreciate you sharing these details, as it helps clarify the problem.
It sounds like your primary concern is that the existing small ear tip sizes are still too large for your ear canal, causing discomfort and the high-pitched squealing noise, which can be particularly annoying during use.

Here’s some tips you can try to address the issue:
1.Confirm Proper Fit and Ear Tip Placement: Make sure the silicone tips are securely attached and positioned as recommended. Sometimes, slight misalignment can cause high-pitched squealing due to interference with the internal microphones. Running the Ear Tip Fit Test on your iPhone can confirm a proper seal.
2.Alternate Ear Tip Options: You might benefit from third-party ear tips that are even smaller than Apple’s XS size or use memory foam tips that mold to the ear canal for a better seal and reduced squealing. This can significantly improve comfort and audio quality.

3.Check for Moisture or Debris: Small amounts of moisture or earwax trapped under the ear tips can cause irregular noises. Gently cleaning and drying the mesh area on the AirPods and silicone tips can sometimes resolve the squealing.
4.Adjust Settings: Reducing Transparency or Noise Cancellation levels temporarily can reduce high-frequency feedback if the squeeze of the ear tip is contributing to the noise.
5.Replacement or Repair: If the problem persists despite trying the above, scheduling an Apple-certified replacement or repair may be advisable, as this may indicate a hardware defect in the AirPods themselves. Apple support provides options for genuine AirPods replacement or service through AppleCare or their standard repair program.


Your concern is valid, especially for users with smaller ear canals, and exploring these solutions should help improve fit and reduce the squealing. If these steps don’t fully resolve the issue, we recommend contacting Apple Support directly to evaluate a potential replacement, ensuring that the product functions optimally for your specific needs.