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The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by drcode »

I don't know how I feel about these types of threads... the airpods are something of a technological miracle, I frankly can't believe how reliable they are despite the shortcomings (I have the Pros and have experienced occasional rattling issues, as well as connectivity issues, but still less issues than on similar devices from other manufacturers I had previously)

I kinda feel like overly nitpicking these types of extremely advanced pieces of technology risks discouraging Apple and other companies from experimenting on cool new technology.

Can't we just all agree that the Airpods Pro give an awesome experience to 95% of people, and be happy with how great that is? :)

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by ROFISH »

pgtruesdell wrote: post #144
kawfey wrote: post #77

I just had my right airpod returned and replaced under warranty, it's only a matter of time before the left goes. It took me two hours to get a person on the phone, and we went through no less than 3 reset cycles. :| Then the advisor told me I have to return it in person to an apple store (which is closed) or to an apple authorized repair store, and mentioned there will be a $29 fee, but fortunately for me, she was r…

I used support via iMessage, and the support rep ran me through one reset cycle and basically said "that sucks" and got me set up with a return. This was approximately two weeks ago, so I wonder if their policies are evolving?

Same. I finally found the time to get it fixed, and I used the iMessage chat. After going through a reset and answering some basic questions (version numbers, etc.), they just sent me a replacement.

I had the AppleCare and paid via Amex, the latter which gives me a longer warranty.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

#153

Post by ouid »

Are airpods really universally agreed upon to be a "perfect product"?

Are we forgetting the price tag, the limited use time, the fact that they add 3 disconnected parts to your phone/headphones setup, or the fact that they were released along with the removal of a headphone jack, preventing users from opting out?

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

#154

Post by nmfisher »

ouid wrote: post #153

Are airpods really universally agreed upon to be a "perfect product"? Are we forgetting the price tag, the limited use time, the fact that they add 3 disconnected parts to your phone/headphones setup, or the fact that they were released along with the removal of a headphone jack, preventing users from opting out?

The success of AirPods continues to astonish me. I was gifted a pair, and they're sitting at the bottom of a drawer somewhere because I find them so irritatingly bad.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by dkonofalski »

drcode wrote: post #151

I don't know how I feel about these types of threads... the airpods are something of a technological miracle, I frankly can't believe how reliable they are despite the shortcomings (I have the Pros and have experienced occasional rattling issues, as well as connectivity issues, but still less issues than on similar devices from other manufacturers I had previously) I kinda feel like overly nitpicking these types of e…

>Can't we just all agree that the Airpods Pro >95% of people

Seems like at least 5% of people would disagree with you.

And this is coming from someone who absolutely loves both my AirPods and AirPods Pro and doesn't have the issue described. I'd be pissed if I had to swap out headsets every 2-3 months.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

#156

Post by dkonofalski »

xnyan wrote: post #83
egypturnash wrote: post #35

picks up her trusty B&O earbuds and kisses them Never need to worry about charging them, soft replacable rubber cups fit into my asymmetrically-sized earholes, they're always there waiting in my bag on the rare occasion I want to use them, I am gonna be so sad when my 6s breaks and I have to replace it with either an Android phone or an iPhone with no audio jack, maybe I'll just get one of those lightning⟷audio adapt…

Cables. It's fair if they are not a problem for you, but they are for me and getting rid of them is a gamechanger. I move around a lot all day, most days. They were constantly getting caught in things throughout my day and pulling at my ear in a very unpleasant way, or got caught snagged on something like ladder I'm climbing and would go flying out of my ears. Hatred. Airpods (not pro) are fantastic for what they are…

I'm luckily one of the people that isn't suffering from this rattling issue and I own both the AirPods and AirPods Pro and I think both of them are fantastic. Based on what I'm seeing online, it's gotta be a small percentage of people that are experiencing this. My family and friends have about 6 pairs of the Pros between us and none of us are having this issue.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by johnpaulkiser »

ouid wrote: post #153

Are airpods really universally agreed upon to be a "perfect product"? Are we forgetting the price tag, the limited use time, the fact that they add 3 disconnected parts to your phone/headphones setup, or the fact that they were released along with the removal of a headphone jack, preventing users from opting out?

> add 3 disconnected parts to your phone/headphones setup

This is a pro in my experience. I think they were intentionally designed so that they earpieces would only ever be in 2 places: in your ear or in the case.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by dkonofalski »

elbigbad wrote: post #107
badwolf wrote: post #26

Apple replaced my left pod for this... Fast forward a few weeks and now the right pod is doing the same thing. Meanwhile my regular Airpods are still working like a charm.

My regular airpods, which are now three years old, are tanks. I use them now exclusively for running/exercising and they won't die. My new ones are better for the sound isolation/listening to music, but they rattle now and do migrate out of my ears when I talk too much, so the latter part of meetings is usually a little annoying with me needing to constantly re-adjust them.

My old AirPods went through the washer on accident and wouldn't power on. After dunking them in some rubbing alcohol and charging them, they still work flawlessly to this day.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by dkonofalski »

smcleod wrote: post #61

This has happened to me with both my left and right AirPod, Apple was pretty good about replacing them but it was obviously still annoying especially since they’re $400 earbuds.

>they’re $400 earbuds.

You do realize that the price of these is listed on their website. They're not $400.

Re: The AirPods Pro “Rattlegate”

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Post by alexdumitru »

fourseventy wrote: post #121
drclau wrote: post #116

I had this problem with both left and right AirPods. I got a replacement, and a confirmation that it is a known issue. I currently live in Czechia, and there’re no official Apple stores here, but this hasn’t been a problem. I just had to wait a couple of days for the replacement. Interestingly enough, I had a very similar issue with my Sony WH-1000XM3. They would click and pop whenever I moved my head, touched them,…

I have some friends that live in CZ and they still all call it Czech Republic and hate the new Czechia name. This is my first time hearing anyone refer to it by that name before.

Here in Romania we've always called it Cehia, which sounds a lot like Czechia, so it feels more natural now.
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