Headaches caused by AirPods are a result of built-up pressure inside the user's ear canal. Even though AirPods fit comfortably into the ear, so they don't fall out, they may cause air blockage. This air blockage may lead to the building up of pressure.
They're more comfortable because the AirPods Pro 2 continues to use the soft silicon tips of its predecessor rather than the plastic shell design used on the original AirPods.
Wearing AirPods can cause Dizziness and vertigo in some people. This is because the earbuds can block out environmental sounds and create an imbalance in the inner ear. Though it is a problem, it is not common for all people since some people don't feel the same when they use the device, even for long.
The canceling of external sound waves with phase inversion creates a sort of sucking effect within your ear, which your brain will likely mistake for a pressure difference. Some believe that this pressure is real, while others think it is simply a trick of the mind.
How does Transparency mode work on the new AirPods Pro? The earbuds have pressure-relief vents to help make the ANC listening mode more comfortable. Apple's new Adaptive Transparency relies on the H2 chip to minimize the intensity of loud, unpredictable sounds like passing sirens or construction.
To avoid hurting your ears, it's recommended that you wear AirPods for only up to a maximum of 90 minutes. While they're off, gently massage your ears and let them rest for about 10-15 minutes before resuming your listening activity.
AirPods are not meant to fit deep in the ear and sit in the contours of the ear, so making sure they're not placed too far into the ear can also potentially help with discomfort. You don't want to put pressure on the tragus of the ear, and sometimes placing the AirPods too deep is the problem.
Pressure on the ears
Some of the most common complaints surrounding noise-canceling headphones involve jaw pain, headaches, dizziness, and ear pressure. The ear pressure, in particular, is likened to the same kind of ear pressure one feels on an ascending airplane.
Noise-canceling headphones can cause headaches if you wear them too tightly around your ears or head, as they can press on a nerve. Additionally, if your headphones use active noise cancelation, the sound waves can give you a headache, as well as listening to content at a high volume.
You may notice a pressure-like feeling in your ears when you first put noise-cancelling headphones on, like when you want to 'pop' your ears. This is caused by your brain perceiving the lack of low-frequency sound as a pressure differential between your inner and outer ear, just like when you ascend in an airplane.
Headaches caused by AirPods are a result of built-up pressure inside the user's ear canal. Even though AirPods fit comfortably into the ear, so they don't fall out, they may cause air blockage. This air blockage may lead to the building up of pressure.
Eardrum pain is the least of the problems for some listeners, who have told us they also experience headaches, dizziness, or nausea. And the more powerful the noise cancelling, the worse the problem seems to be.
To summarize, no, headphones and earbuds do not cause tinnitus; however, using them inappropriately can definitely increase your chances of noise-induced hearing loss, which in turn can increase your likelihood of developing tinnitus.
Final verdict
If you need to save for a bit longer, trust me – it'll be worth it. In fact, the second generation AirPods Pro are so good, that there's only one thing I want from the next version – and, yes, it's USB-C charging, please!
This shouldn't come as much surprise, but if you've got the option of getting one or the other, it's pretty obvious that the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is the better buy. It's the same price as its predecessor, it has slightly better battery life, and better noise canceling.
Many users who recently purchased the AirPods Pro may not be able to justify upgrading to the second-generation AirPods Pro at the current time, unless they particularly want features like Adaptive Transparency, touch controls for volume adjustment, or Apple Watch charger compatibility.
Noise cancellation earphones pose no risk to your health and are perfectly safe to use. Unlike mobile phones, they don't emit low-level radiation, so you can use your headphones to block out background noises knowing they pose no risk to your safety or wellbeing.
Although the AirPods Pro's adaptive transparency mode should provide a reasonably safe listening experience in moderately loud environments (95 dBA or less, such as you'd experience using typical power tools), it doesn't adequately reduce concert-level sound.
Motion sickness is a common side effect of noise-canceling headphones. You can develop motion sickness if the noise-canceling headphones create an imbalance of natural air pressure in your ear canals. This leads to motion sickness.
Noise cancellation is helpful for some people with ADHD
"Having access to noise-canceling headphones helps people focus by having less external sensory stimulation." That way, you only have to focus on one thing, rather than trying to filter out the noise and focus at the same time, they explain.
Try inserting the AirPods with the medium-sized ear tips in your ears so that the AirPods are seated comfortably and securely. If you can't get a good seal, try adjusting the AirPod or switch to a larger ear tip. If the ear tip feels too large in your ear or is uncomfortable, try a smaller ear tip.
Some people dislike in-ears because they feel pressure when wearing them. This can happen if the silicone seal is too tight. To overcome this, Apple designed a vent system into the new AirPods that equalizes pressure on both sides of each earbud so you never have that buildup of air.
Headaches
This type of headache is called a compression headache and starts within an hour of wearing the headphones. It feels like moderate pain with intense pressure. The most pain is felt on the part of the head that is under pressure. The longer you wear the headphones, the more the pain tends to increase.