Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Pro 61473
SteelSeries
43 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | SteelSeries Arctis Pro 61473 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | AirWeave performance fabric |
| Headband | Stainless steel | ski goggle headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hi-res speaker drivers |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 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★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 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 | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
SteelSeries Arctis Pro 61473
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.194score per dollar
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Pro 614730.121score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.6x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
SteelSeries Arctis Pro 61473
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.
