Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51-Black
53 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | SonoFlow-Pro HQ51-Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | protein leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | diamond-like |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | QuietMax dual-feed |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5-minute charge for 10 hours playback |
| 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 (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51-Black
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (73rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.198score per dollar
vs
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51-Black0.599score per dollar
SonoFlow-Pro HQ51-Black offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
