Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
AKG K553 3280H00130
AKG
37 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | AKG K553 3280H00130 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Leatherette with slow retention foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 114 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.8300000429153442 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | — |
| 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)
AKG K553 3280H00130
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
AKG K553 3280H001300.122score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.7x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
AKG K553 3280H00130
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
