Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Belkin AUD001btPKV3CS
Belkin
53 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Belkin AUD001btPKV3CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | comfort cushion cups |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 85 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 1 |
| 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 (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Belkin AUD001btPKV3CS
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.217score per dollar
vs
Belkin AUD001btPKV3CS1.694score per dollar
Belkin AUD001btPKV3CS offers 7.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
