Sony MDRZX310APW
Sony
33 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony MDRZX310APW | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Rubber | Mesh textile, memory foam |
| Headband | — | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 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 | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDRZX310APW
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
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)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.