Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
JLab
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | JLab JBuds Lux ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Cloud Foam |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Cloud Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, L3C |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 minutes quick charge 10 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS Only | JLab 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)
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
JLab JBuds Lux ANC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
