Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Poly
50 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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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 | 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 connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
vs
Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC0.120score 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 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
