One AirPod can be louder than the other due to several common reasons:
- Audio balance settings on the connected device may be shifted toward one side, making one AirPod louder. This can be fixed by centering the audio balance in accessibility settings.
- Dirt, earwax, or debris could be blocking the speaker mesh or ear tips of one AirPod, muffling its sound. Cleaning the AirPods carefully can resolve this.
- Software or firmware glitches in the AirPods or connected device may cause uneven volume levels, which can often be fixed by resetting or reconnecting the AirPods.
- Sometimes the issue is temporary and linked to how the AirPods are seated or connected; removing and reinserting them or resetting the connection can help.
To fix the problem, it is recommended to check and adjust the audio balance in the device's accessibility settings, clean both AirPods thoroughly, ensure they are fully charged, and if needed, reset the AirPods and reconnect them to the device. These steps usually restore balanced volume in both AirPods.
