Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0300
Bose
73 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Plastic, Aluminum, Leather (Protein) |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling, Echo Reduction, Adjustable Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
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)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
No current pricing available
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 880066-0300
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
