Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDRG300/B
Sony
38 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sony MDRG300/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | nylon |
| Headband | Stainless steel | soft |
| 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 | Sony INZONE H3 Wired Gaming Headphones with Mic, PS5 Headphones, Over-Ear, Personalized 360 Spatial Sound, Discord Certified MDR-G300 (Black) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Sony INZONE H3 Wired Gaming Headphones with Mic, PS5 Headphones, Over-Ear, Personalized 360 Spatial Sound, Discord Certified MDR-G300 (Black) | Sony INZONE H3 Wired Gaming Headphones with Mic, | Sony |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 | INZONE Hub |
| 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)
Sony MDRG300/B
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
vs
Sony MDRG300/B0.298score per dollar
Sony MDRG300/B offers 1.5x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Sony MDRG300/B
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
