AirPods Pro Ear Tips: How to Find the Right Fit

Good AirPods Pro ear tips let you listen without pushing the earbuds deeper whenever you move. If one side sounds thin or outside noise gets louder each time you talk, try changing the position or size on that side. The two ears don't have to use the same size. A seal that works for a brief test should also stay comfortable through the sort of session you actually listen to.

Work with the tips intended for your generation first. Change one thing at a time so you can tell whether an improvement came from the size, the way you seated the bud or a new tip replacing a worn one.

Put the AirPods in gently and make a small adjustment until they sit securely. Use a familiar recording at a normal listening level. Listen for a difference in bass between sides and notice whether either tip presses uncomfortably. Open and close your jaw, then turn your head. A tip that slips as soon as you speak may need a different size or position.

Connect the AirPods Pro to a compatible iPhone or iPad and open their settings. Apple calls the check Ear Tip Fit Test on AirPods Pro 1 and 2 and Acoustic Seal Test on AirPods Pro 3. Follow the prompts on the device. See Apple's AirPods Pro fit guide if you need help finding the test. If it asks you to adjust a side, reseat that bud and repeat the test before swapping the tip.

If the result still points to one side, try an adjacent size from the set that came with the buds. A smaller one may seat more comfortably if the larger tip folds or feels tight. A larger one can help if the smaller one slips and leaks. Check both ears again, then leave the earbuds in for several minutes. A good test result doesn't make an uncomfortable fit worth keeping.

Try noise cancellation with a steady background sound such as a fan, then speak or walk a few steps. If the sound changes whenever the tip shifts, the fit deserves another look. Use the same listening mode and volume when comparing tips. Otherwise, a settings change can sound like a better seal even if nothing improved physically.

For a person using the buds mostly for calls, try a short call after making the adjustment. If you mainly listen while walking, check that the buds stay put without repeated pressure. If you find yourself turning up the volume to compensate for a loose side, pause and fix the fit before trying again.

When a fit problem persists, clean the tips and inspect the mesh following the model's instructions. The AirPods cleaning guide explains what can be rinsed separately and what to keep away from the openings. If the seal tests well but one side is consistently quiet, check the device's audio balance and try another recording before buying more tips.

Remove the tip as Apple shows for the model, holding it near the base. Inspect the ring and the silicone for tears or a loose edge. Fit a clean, dry replacement and make sure it is firmly seated before putting the bud in your ear. Check that the case closes and both earbuds charge with the new tips attached.

A third-party tip can look close to the original in a photo yet have a different shape or attachment. Poor fit can reduce isolation, change bass and make noise cancellation seem weaker. Ask for the exact AirPods Pro generation the tip is sold for. Test attachment and fit before depending on the tips away from home. If a tip is loose on the earbud, replace it with one that seats securely.

If an original tip only needs cleaning, remove and care for it according to the official guidance before deciding to replace it. A deformed tip or damaged attachment is a better reason to buy another set than dirt you can remove safely.

When comparing a used pair, ask which sizes are included and whether the tips were changed. You can bring a clean compatible set or ask the seller how to arrange a hygienic test. Check that both earbuds charge, pair and play normally, then try the listening modes with a fit you can trust. A used pair that seals poorly with the included tips may still work well, but include the cost of a replacement set before comparing quotes.

See our AirPods Pro buying guide for other checks, and browse MacVault's accessories selection to confirm today's price for the exact pair or compatible replacement you are considering. If extra tips influence the price, ask the seller to identify them by generation and condition.

Yes. Fit each ear separately and check comfort and seal on both sides before settling on the sizes.

The fit can change when your jaw moves. Reseat the bud or try an adjacent size, then repeat the test and speak for a few minutes to see whether it stays put.

A larger tip may help if the current size leaks, but it can fold or press uncomfortably. Choose the size that stays sealed while you move and feels comfortable over time.