I charge mine using my Apple Watch charger with my PS5. One AirPod charged while the other was at 0%. I think the USB port in the case is the problem
Same with my gen 2, only the left one connects
Looks like you didn’t try fixing it properly
I can relate, I got new AirPods Pro 2 with hearing aid features and the hearing test showed I can’t use them like that due to severe hearing loss. I felt like I wasted my time and money
I had the same issue back in May or June with my AirPods Gen 2. I tried everything just like you. In the end, I bought new ones. From what I learned, it seems the charging case might be damaged or dirty and not charging the left AirPod. You could try fixing it yourself, but that might mean taking the case apart, which could damage it. If that doesn’t bother you, go for it. Otherwise, it might be time to buy new ones
Did you try turning the faulty one inside its slot in the case? I found a suggestion online and it worked for me. It’s not about wriggling, but turning it a few times in either direction
Is the contact in the case clean? You could use a Q-tip with some isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe it off and dry it with the other side of the Q-tip
How do people even get wax buildup at the bottom of the stem?
Check the pins in the case and the AirPod for any issues…