Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser Momentum Adapt Around-Ear
Sennheiser
74 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sennheiser Momentum Adapt Around-Ear | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 57 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | fast charge for a quick top-up when needed |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| 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)
Sennheiser Momentum Adapt Around-Ear
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
