Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Poly
53 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | faux leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | faux leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 7 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Poly (Plantronics Voyager Surround 80 UC Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Headset (8G7T9AA) Bundle Including: Goby Labs Headphone Cleaner, Headphone Stand, Fiber Cloth | Poly (Plantronics Voyager Sur |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, AVDTP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m | 30 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 1,100 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| 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)
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC0.128score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.6x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
