Apple AirPods Max Midnight

Apple AirPods Max Midnight

Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-Q740

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-Q740

Skullcandy
33 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple AirPods Max Midnight

88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 8
👍 Build quality 7
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Apple ecosystem integration 6
👍 Comfort 6
👎 Price 5

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-Q740

72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 XT headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their powerful bass and solid noise cancellation, though some users report issues with fit and build quality. Verified buyers praise the thumping bass and battery life, but a few complain about poor performance or missing accessories. Overall, they are seen as great for bass lovers but may not suit everyone's comfort needs.

Pros
  • Powerful bass
  • Good noise cancellation
  • Long battery life
  • Comfortable ear cushions
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • ANC not as effective as advertised
  • No way to reduce bass vibration
  • Weak headband tension causes slipping
  • Ear cups sit on ears not over them
  • Bluetooth and mic connectivity issues
👍 Bass quality 7
🤔 Noise cancellation 4
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Comfort fit 3
👍 Battery life 3
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 2

Scores

Budget
Apple
90
Skullcandy
40
Gaming
Apple
83
Skullcandy
33
Commute
Apple
83
Skullcandy
28
Work
Apple
78
Skullcandy
34
Calls
Apple
77
Skullcandy
35
Music
Apple
72
Skullcandy
19
Studio
Apple
70
Skullcandy
13

Specifications

Apple AirPods Max MidnightSkullcandy Crusher S6CAW-Q740
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗—
Weight0.39 kg★0.41 kg
Ear CushionMesh textile, memory foam—
HeadbandStainless steel—
Audio
Driver Typedynamic—
Driver Size40 mm★—
Drivers1★—
Freq Min20 Hz★—
Freq Max20 kHz★—
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsAAC, SBC—
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC TypeadaptiveAdjustable
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓★—
Bluetooth5.0★—
Multipoint✗—
Wired ConnectorUSB-C—
Detachable Cable✗—
Range15.199999809265137 m★—
Battery
Battery Life20 hrs50 hrs★
Charge Time1.5 hrs★—
Fast Charging10min=4hrsRapid Charge
ChargingUSB-C★—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count35★
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✗—
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice AssistantSiri—
Touch Controls✓★—
AppiOS OnlySkull-iQ App
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)

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-Q740

  • Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
  • Below average sound (25th percentile)

Pricing

Apple AirPods Max Midnight

No current pricing available

Skullcandy Crusher S6CAW-Q740

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight

Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.

Apple AirPods Max Midnight Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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