How to perform the AirPods Pro Ear Tip Fit Test

One of the best upgrades Apple introduced with the second-gen AirPods Pro is more extensive top-size options. The first-gen AirPods Pro already come with three tip size options: small, medium, and large. The AirPods Pro 2 take it a step further, offering an extra small tip size for users with narrower ear shapes.

But how can you decide which size suits you best? Choosing the wrong size can significantly affect your listening experience, as the tips help seal the ear and ensure the noise-cancelling and transparency mode features work optimally. Additionally, if you choose a tip that is too small or too large, your buds may fall out.

Fortunately, this problem is easy to solve. Apple’s Eartip Fit Test is designed to help you find the right size eartip for your unique ear shape, and is pretty easy to perform with your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how to do it.

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How to do the AirPods eartip fit test

The algorithm does the work for you here. Just gather your tools including an iPhone or an iPad and your AirPods Pro, either first or second generation, to get started.

Step 1: Connect your AirPods Pro to your iPhone or iPad. To do this, simply hold the charging case near your device and you will see a pop-up saying Connect.

Put your earbuds in your ears before proceeding to the next step.

Step 2: Go to your iPhone or iPad settings and select Bluetooth.

Step 3: You will see a list of devices. Look for the small “i” icon next to your AirPods Pro. Select it to access the eartip fit test.

Step 4: You will now see the Eartip Fit Test page. Tap the Blue button (with the white triangle) to get started.

Step 5: The program will test the seal of both earbuds and show you the results on your iPhone or iPad. If the size fits well, you will see green letters that say “Good seal”. If the fit needs to be adjusted, you will see yellow letters that say “Adjust it or try a different tip”.

You can reinsert the tip into your ear or try a different size tip.

Step 6: Keep experimenting with different in-ear positions and tip sizes until you see the green letters that say ‘Good closure’. Then your AirPods eartip fit test is complete.

FAQ

What is ANC?

ANC means active noise cancellation. Most headphones and earbuds today come with this feature, allowing you to focus on the sound without being bothered by background noise. Earbuds make this possible by using microphones that listen to the sounds of the outside world, and then ANC creates sound waves that are the exact opposite of those sound waves, effectively canceling them out so you don’t hear them. If you want to delve deeper into the science and technology behind how ANC works, check out our comprehensive guide to ANC.

What is transparency mode?

ANC sounds great when you’re safely enjoying your music indoors. But what happens when you’re listening to music on a walk or in an environment where you have to pay attention to what’s going on around you? This is where the AirPods transparency mode comes in handy. This feature lets you hear some background noise while still focusing on your music. This way you’ll know when someone is talking to you without having to take off your earbuds. If you want to learn more, read our guide on how transparency mode works.

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