Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Belkin SoundForm Surround
Belkin
48 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Belkin SoundForm Surround | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Belkin SoundForm Surround Wireless Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Sand |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Belkin SoundForm Surround Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones - Environmental Noise Cancelling Headphones - Wireless w/ 60H Playtime & Soft Ear Cups for iPhone, Galaxy, iPad, Travel, Home, or Office - Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | No |
| 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)
Belkin SoundForm Surround
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
No current pricing available
Belkin SoundForm Surround
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
