Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15 Minutes for 12 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Marshall Bluetooth |
| 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)
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.0.164score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.3x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
