Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | deep-cushioned |
| Headband | Stainless steel | soft touch silicone-lined |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 37 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 95 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, Up to 50HR Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, Black | S |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.460score per dollar
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus offers 2.2x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 0 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
