Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Razer BlackShark V3
Razer
62 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Razer BlackShark V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | hybrid fabric-leatherette memory-foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Razer BlackShark V3 Wireless Gaming Headset for PC: 50mm Drivers - Super Wideband Mic - 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB, Works with Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Smartphone - 70 Hr Battery - Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio, 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | Synapse |
| 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)
Razer BlackShark V3
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
vs
Razer BlackShark V30.286score per dollar
Razer BlackShark V3 offers 1.5x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Razer BlackShark V3
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
