Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony INZONE H9 II
Sony
60 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sony INZONE H9 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft-fit |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 440 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset, WH-1000XM6 Drivers, Lightweight, Detachable Cardioid AI Mic, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, Soft Case, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Mobile, White |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset, WH-1000XM6 Drivers, Lightweight, Detachable Cardioid AI Mic, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, Soft Case, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Mobile, White | Sony I |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Dual Noise Sensor Technology |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5 minutes of charge provides up to 1 hour of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | INZONE Hub, Sony | Sound Connect App |
| 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 INZONE H9 II
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
vs
Sony INZONE H9 II0.151score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.3x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Sony INZONE H9 II
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
