Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
Bowers & Wilkins
70 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Nappa Leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 33 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | 4-Microphone Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15 Minutes for 7 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | B&W Music App |
| 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)
Bowers & Wilkins Px8
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.