Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Philips H8506
What Buyers Say
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
Philips H8506
Overall, users are very satisfied with these headphones, praising the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. Many find them comfortable for extended wear, though a few note they can feel heavy or tight on the head. The value for the price is consistently highlighted as a major plus.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit for most
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Can feel heavy after long use
- Tight fit for some users
- Build quality concerns over time
- Hinge could be thicker/stronger
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Philips H8506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | PHILIPS H8506 Over-Ear Wireless Headphones with Noise Canceling Pro (ANC) and Multipoint Bluetooth Connection, 60 Hours Playtime, (TAH8506BK/00),Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | advanced |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15-minute charge gives you an extra 8 hours |
| 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 |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
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 (34th percentile)
Philips H8506
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.