Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony INZONE H9 II
Sony
60 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sony INZONE H9 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft-fit |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 440 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset, WH-1000XM6 Drivers, Lightweight, Detachable Cardioid AI Mic, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, Soft Case, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Mobile, White |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset, WH-1000XM6 Drivers, Lightweight, Detachable Cardioid AI Mic, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, Soft Case, for PC, PS5, Switch, and Mobile, White | Sony I |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Dual Noise Sensor Technology |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5 minutes of charge provides up to 1 hour of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | INZONE Hub, Sony | Sound Connect App |
| 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)
Sony INZONE H9 II
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.