Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Creative Zen Hybrid Pro EF1040
Creative
68 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Creative Zen Hybrid Pro EF1040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 10 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Creative Zen Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with LE Audio, with Up to 100 Hours (ANC Off), Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode, Powerful Audio, Bluetooth 5.3, Built-in Mic | Creati |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 15 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5min=5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 5★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | iOS, Android |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RGB | — | ✓ |
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 (35th percentile)
Creative Zen Hybrid Pro EF1040
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.