Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort
Bose
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A | Bose QuietComfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 127.80000305175781 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Pro-Level Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone - Starlight | Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Headphones with Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, + Green Extreme 20W 2-Port Wall Charger (Chilled Lilac) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Headphones with Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, + Green Extreme 20W 2-Port Wall Charger (Petal Pink) | Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Pro-level | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.100000023841858 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of additional play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Spotify Tap |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A
No current pricing available
Bose QuietComfort
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max MWW53AM/A
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
