Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85 UC
Jabra
64 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Jabra Evolve3 85 UC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | MEMS |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | Android & iOS |
| 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)
Jabra Evolve3 85 UC
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.217score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85 UC0.121score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
