Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Puro Sound Labs PuroPro Pro
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
Puro Sound Labs PuroPro Pro
The PuroPro Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Volume Limiting Headphones receive mostly positive feedback for comfort, sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. Some users report issues with head pressure, mediocre sound depth, and a cumbersome Bluetooth pairing process. Overall, they are praised for their build quality and protective volume limiting feature, especially for children.
Pros
- Comfortable over-ear fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good sound quality
- Volume limiting for hearing protection
- Long battery life
Cons
- Mediocre sound depth for audiophiles
- Cumbersome Bluetooth pairing process
- Head pressure and tight fit for some
- No mute button for calls
- Slight hiss at low volume with ANC
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Puro Sound Labs PuroPro Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.71 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 85 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Puro Sound Labs PuroPro Universal Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Volume Limiting, Hi-Res Audio, 32h Playtime, Pc Wireless Headset with Mic, Over Ear Headphone for Travel & Work – Orange |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| 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
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)
Puro Sound Labs PuroPro Pro
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
No current pricing available
Puro Sound Labs PuroPro Pro
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
