Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4
SteelSeries
59 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Work
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Vegan Leather-Wrapped Memory Foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 101 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5240000486373901 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | USB-C Fast Charging gives you up to 4 hours in just 15 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Arctis Mobile 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)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni 2.4
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.