Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser 700174
Sennheiser
78 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Music
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sennheiser 700174 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | silicone |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Silicone covered headband cushioning inside |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 37 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid, Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Sennheiser 700174
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.