Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520
SteelSeries
77 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | Leatherette |
| Headband | Stainless steel | Steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 2200 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 93 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 44 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 4 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | Sonar Software |
| 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)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.217score per dollar
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 615200.260score per dollar
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 61520 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
