Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P
SteelSeries
57 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | flexible and stretchy |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 93 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 | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 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 | SteelSeries |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.198score per dollar
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P0.333score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P offers 1.7x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
