Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
JBL
71 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | JBL Tour One M3 Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Leather |
| 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 | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 122 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 94 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | Five minutes+5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | JBL Headphones |
| 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)
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
No current pricing available
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.
