Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 880 DT880 Premium
Beyerdynamic
25 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Beyerdynamic DT 880 DT880 Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | semi-open |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | velour |
| Headband | Stainless steel | leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Edition 32 Ohm Over-Ear-Stereo Headphones. Semi-Open Design, Wired, high-end, for Tablet and Smartphone |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 2.869999885559082 m |
| 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)
Beyerdynamic DT 880 DT880 Premium
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 880 DT880 Premium0.124score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
