Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 490970
Beyerdynamic
45 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 490970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | semi-open |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | velour |
| Headband | Stainless steel | spring steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 35 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 250 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | beyerdynamic DT 880 PRO 250 Ohm, Semi-Open-Back Over Ear Wired Studio Headphones for Mixing, Mastering, Monitor, 3M Coiled Cable with 1/8” & 1/4” Adapter. Silver with Grey Velour Ear Pads |
| 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 | — | 3 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 (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 490970
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 4909700.140score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.5x better value for money
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro 490970
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
