Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Razer
71 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Dual-Layered Flowknit Memory Foam Cushions |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Steel-Reinforced Frame with Padded Cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 12 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 (34th percentile)
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
