Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony WHCH720N
Sony
61 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Sony WHCH720N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 7 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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)
Sony WHCH720N
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.207score per dollar
vs
Sony WHCH720N0.469score per dollar
Sony WHCH720N offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
