Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
Audio-Technica
52 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | mesh and leatherette |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet Over-Ear Professional Monitor Streaming Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 2 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | — |
| 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)
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.