Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
JLab JBuds Lux ANC HBJLUXANCRGPH62
JLab
70 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | JLab JBuds Lux ANC HBJLUXANCRGPH62 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Smart Active Noise Cancelation |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes = 4 Hours of Playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 600 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | JLab App |
| 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)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC HBJLUXANCRGPH62
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.216score per dollar
vs
JLab JBuds Lux ANC HBJLUXANCRGPH621.266score per dollar
JLab JBuds Lux ANC HBJLUXANCRGPH62 offers 5.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
