Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 8225
Poly
46 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Poly Blackwire 8225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | leatherette |
| Headband | Stainless steel | padded |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 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 | Poly Blackwire 8225 Stereo USB-C Headset +USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.10 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noise Cancelling Microphone - Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 2.1600000858306885 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Poly Lens |
| 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Poly Blackwire 8225
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (66th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.