[joshstrange]

Mine are on 2B588 and I think I bought them late enough that I never even had the original firmware to compare. I do know that when I first put them in I thought the power went out in my house (due the sudden lack of noise). I would like to know if I'm crazy or if these don't stay in ears well at all. Kind of the opposite of what you would expect from an earpod like this but I can get them to fall out in <10 seconds when eating with them in. Even when I'm not moving my jaw they have a habit of slowly sliding out.

And before I get asked about tip size, I've tried all of them and done fit tests on all of them. Fit tests always pass, and the pods always fall out. I even tried different sizes on different ears over time to compare the two but they seem to fall out at the same rate. I just (like as in 2 hours ago) broke down and bought some foam tips from Amazon to see if that helps.

It's really disappointing because my original AirPods were so magical and now I kind of don't like wearing the Pro's. I've considered more than once just buying AirPod 2's and giving up.

[GraemeL]

I've had problems with pretty much every in-ear bud I've had up until I bought the AirPod Pro's. Not had a single time when I've felt they have even started to come loose.

I wear them with the stalks pointing forward at around 45 degrees.

[lttlrck]

I resolved this by adding a blob of PVC glue (using a hot glue gun) to a specific spot so the shell of my ear holds them in place. The trick is making it so it’s still possible to close the case.

It’s not perfect. But it was a big improvement in my case. And it’s non-permanent.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Gc9TrO4UWwv-kOns_o1sGmig

[novok]

I think it's a break in issue. When you first get them the tips are stiffer and not covered in ear wax. As usage increases the rubber becomes more pliable (because it's so thin) and becomes covered with a layer of ear wax over time, causing lower friction and thus a higher probability of fall out.

[gingerlime]

I have the same problem, although perhaps not as severe. I feel like they’re falling off and have to adjust them. Also tried all tip sizes and they all test as good fit as well, which is odd. All my previous in-ear felt like they fit better and also seal the noise out better naturally (without any noise cancellation)

But my biggest disappointment is the mic quality with my MacBook. Apparently some limitation in Bluetooth or something? No idea but mic sounds like crap. Works great on the phone but I hardly talk on my phone ...

[tonywastaken]

I've had the same issue. I've thought that maybe my ears are just too greasy. I'm constantly fidgeting with them. With the original AirPods I would forget I had them on.

They also seem to take longer to disconnect/switch to different devices.

[joshstrange]

I’ve has the same thought on my ears... yeah OG AirPods I would constantly forget I had them on or think I had them on, these and just a source of annoyance. I just got off a call, I was laying in bed and I had to readjust them 10+ times in the span of as many minutes... really annoying.