Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Bose
55 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Commute
Work
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bose QuietComfort 35 II | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 4.1 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | Bose Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 35 II
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong anc (77th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.217score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 35 II0.109score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
