Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
The Apple AirPods Max receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, premium build, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Users consistently praise the active noise cancellation and Spatial Audio, though many note the high price and noticeable weight as drawbacks. While some find the controls less intuitive than standard AirPods, the overall sentiment is that these are top-tier headphones for Apple users willing to invest.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build and materials
- Excellent active noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Immersive Spatial Audio
Cons
- High price point
- Noticeable weight
- Less intuitive controls than standard AirPods
- Bulky for transport
- Shorter battery life than regular AirPods
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear
The Marshall Monitor III headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and luxurious design. Users praise the clear, detailed audio with good bass and soundstage, as well as the effective noise cancellation and long battery life. Minor criticisms include ear warmth during extended use and a desire for slightly higher volume output.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (70 hours)
- Luxurious design and build
Cons
- Ear warmth during extended use
- Desire for slightly higher volume
- Slightly large fit for some
- Pause delay could be shorter
Scores
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | — |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 10.100000381469727 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 (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 (34th percentile)
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
