JVC Wireless Bass HAS36WB
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
What Buyers Say
JVC Wireless Bass HAS36WB
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these JVC headphones, praising their excellent sound quality with strong bass, comfort for long wear, and easy setup. The affordable price is a major highlight, with many considering them a great value. Some users also appreciate features like multiple EQ modes and lightweight design for active use.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass
- Comfortable for long wear
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
The Apple AirPods Max receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Users consistently praise the active noise cancellation and Spatial Audio, though many note the high price and noticeable weight as drawbacks. While some find the controls less intuitive than standard AirPods, the overall sentiment is that these are top-tier headphones for Apple users willing to invest.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build and materials
- Excellent active noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Immersive Spatial Audio
Cons
- High price point
- Noticeable weight
- Less intuitive controls than standard AirPods
- Bulky for transport
- Shorter battery life than regular AirPods
Scores
Specifications
| JVC Wireless Bass HAS36WB | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | — | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Vegan Leather | Mesh textile, memory foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 35 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JVC Wireless Bass HAS36WB
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
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 (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.