Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973
Beyerdynamic
60 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Gaming
Calls
Commute
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | velour |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 Wireless Gaming Headset in Black with Active Noise Cancellation, Low-latency dongle, 60-hour battery life with replaceable battery |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | beyerdynamic 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 connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.