Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Monoprice Monolith M1060
Monoprice
27 Overall Score
Scores
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Work
Commute
Gaming
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Monoprice Monolith M1060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | faux leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | padded |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 106 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Monoprice Monolith M1060 Over Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones - Black/Wood With 106mm Driver, Open Back Design, Comfort Ear Pads For Studio/Professional | Monoprice | 116050 | 116050 | Headphones | Bla |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| 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 (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)
Monoprice Monolith M1060
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Monoprice Monolith M10600.101score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
