AirPods 4 with ANC - Low Static Noise

[samuelk0814]

I might have great hearing: the hissing noise with ANC on is LOUD and it's not even a question if it exists or not.
Does anyone hear any noise even when ANC and all advanced features are OFF?
I can hear it as well, very faint, but annoying enough to go back to AirPods 3.

I went through three pairs and the third one is perfect but the other two definitely had issues. Apple employees looked at me like I was crazy but I know what I hear. If it bothers you enough exchange it there’s definitely pairs without any problems (like my current one).

 

[Jackbequickly]

Make sure your AirPods are updated to the latest software. The update made a big difference to me.

 

[Andrey84]

Make sure your AirPods are updated to the latest software. The update made a big difference to me.

Yes, they are.

 

[Andrey84]

I went through three pairs and the third one is perfect but the other two definitely had issues. Apple employees looked at me like I was crazy but I know what I hear. If it bothers you enough exchange it there’s definitely pairs without any problems (like my current one).

What kind of issues the first two pairs had? Was it the hissing with ANC ON, or did you also hear hissing with ANC OFF?

 

[Jackbequickly]

Just downloaded 7B20 to my AirPod 4s with ANC. Not sure what it will do, very happy with my 4s after the last update. 😀