# Standard hearing tests miss high-frequency damage that AirPods can detect

Source: https://idevice.com/your-hearing-test-passed-but-your-ears
Published: 2026-05-01

## What happened

Apple's Hearing Study of 160,000 people found 16% with clinically normal hearing still report poor hearing, and worse hearing links to slower walking in adults over 60.

## Sources

- [Apple shares new AirPods findings from Hearing Study](https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/01/apple-shares-new-airpods-findings-from-hearing-study/) (9to5Mac, 2026-05-01)