Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset
Sony
45 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Nylon |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | INZONE Hub |
| 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 (34th percentile)
Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset0.113score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.8x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
