Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
Sennheiser
44 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | dearVR MIX-SE |
| 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)
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong comfort (68th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 7002870.069score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.8x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO 700287
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
