Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | AirWeave Memory Foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset - Real-Time App Control, 50+ HR Play, Neodymium Magnetic Drivers, Mix 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, PS5, PS4, PC, Switch 1/2, Mobile - Magenta |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 15 Min Charge = 6 Hr Play |
| 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 | Arctis Companion |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.217score per dollar
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 20.258score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
