Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1500
Bose
78 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Petal Pink - Limited Edition Color |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Bose Music |
| 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)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1500
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-15000.312score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1500 offers 1.5x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1500
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
