Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Philips TAH4205
Philips
76 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Philips TAH4205 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | breathable ear cushions |
| Headband | Stainless steel | cushioned |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | PHILIPS H4205 Wireless Headphone,On-Ear Bluetooth Headphone with BASS Boost,Quality Sound,32mm Drivers,29-Hour Battery Life,Fast Charging,Lightweight,Adjustable Cushioned Headband,Soft Ear Cups,Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 29 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15-Minute Fast Charge for 4 Hours of Use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | PHILIPS Headphones app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Philips TAH4205
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.