AirPods have become an indispensable tool for many. Whether listening to music or making phone calls, AirPods offer a seamless audio experience. That said, this convenience can take a turn when one of your AirPods sounds louder than the other. Well, this could be due to dirty earphones, incorrect sound settings or software glitches. Whatever the reason, there are a few things you can try when one of your AirPods is louder than the other. So let's get started and fix those annoying uneven volume levels on AirPods or AirPods Pro.

Before jumping to any other troubleshooting steps, try cleaning your AirPods. Just like any other gadget, you also need to clean your AirPods. If you often use them to listen to music or take calls, they can get quite dirty. Over time, dirt and earwax can collect around the speaker mesh of your AirPods or the contact points on the charging case. Excessive buildup can cause one AirPod to sound louder than the other.

To fix this, you need to clean your AirPods. Take a Q-tip or cotton swab and gently clean around the speaker mesh, inside the silicone tips and contact points on the charging case. If you notice any particles, use a soft and dry toothbrush to clean everything.

We strongly recommend that you do not use any sharp objects such as a pin or needle to clean your earbuds as they may cause permanent damage. For step-by-step instructions, visit our dedicated guide on how to clean AirPods and the charging case.