Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
HP Voyager Surround 85 UC
HP
61 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | HP Voyager Surround 85 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Artificial leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | carbon fiber |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 98.4 ft - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Ear |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Poly Voyager Surround 85 UC Headset - Microsoft Teams Certification - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired/Wireless - Bluetooth - 98.4 ft - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - Over-the-head, Over-the-ear - Binaural - Ear |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, AVDTP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 21 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 10★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
HP Voyager Surround 85 UC
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average battery (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.