Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Work
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Gaming
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bang & Olufsen 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 80 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 7 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.25 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 12.199999809265137 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 47 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Bang & Olufsen App |
| 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)
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen 9800.081score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
