Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Shure SRH1540 SRH1540-BK-EFS
Shure
43 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Shure SRH1540 SRH1540-BK-EFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Alcantara |
| Headband | Stainless steel | padded |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 25 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 46 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Shure SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Clear Highs and Extended Bass, Built for Professional Audio/Sound Engineers, Musicians and Audiophiles (SRH1540-BK) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.8300000429153442 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
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Shure SRH1540 SRH1540-BK-EFS
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong sound (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.