Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA
HyperX
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | memory foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC, DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio, Memory Foam Ear Pads, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 80 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 | — |
| 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)
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA0.308score per dollar
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA offers 1.5x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
