Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC
Skullcandy
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Skullcandy Icon ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 97.5 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 97.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Skullcandy Icon ANC Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Sweat Water Resistant, Foldable and Durable, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Mimi |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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)
Skullcandy Icon ANC
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Icon ANC0.589score per dollar
Skullcandy Icon ANC offers 2.8x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Skullcandy Icon ANC
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
