Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH520
Sony
59 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sony WH-CH520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft earpads |
| Headband | Stainless steel | additional head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-CH520
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
No current pricing available
Sony WH-CH520
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
