Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Creative Sound Blaster EF0950
Creative
59 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Creative Sound Blaster EF0950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 15 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 22 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 200 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | — |
| 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)
Creative Sound Blaster EF0950
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.216score per dollar
vs
Creative Sound Blaster EF09501.569score per dollar
Creative Sound Blaster EF0950 offers 7.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
