Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
Bang & Olufsen
80 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | memory foam wrapped in soft lambskin |
| Headband | Stainless steel | aluminium |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 1,200 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | iOS Only | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP53 |
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)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 1224002
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.216score per dollar
vs
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 12240020.107score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.
