Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 680NC
JBL
74 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | JBL Live 680NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Silicone |
| Headband | Stainless steel | silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LE Audio |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 870 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | JBL Headphones App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
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 (34th percentile)
JBL Live 680NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.208score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 680NC0.569score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 2.7x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 43 specs.
