Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Beats Studio Pro by Dr. Dre Wireless Over-Ear
Beats
63 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Beats Studio Pro by Dr. Dre Wireless Over-Ear | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | UltraPlush engineered leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 1 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones- Up to 40-Hour Battery Life, Active Noise Cancelling, Great for Travel & Commuting, USB-C Lossless Audio, Apple & Android Compatible - Deep Brown |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | fully-adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | Android Only |
| 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)
Beats Studio Pro by Dr. Dre Wireless Over-Ear
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Beats Studio Pro by Dr. Dre Wireless Over-Ear0.369score per dollar
Beats Studio Pro by Dr. Dre Wireless Over-Ear offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
