Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973
Beyerdynamic
63 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | velour |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Beyerdynamic MMX 230 Wireless Gaming Headset in Arctic White with Active Noise Cancellation, Low-latency dongle, 60-hour battery life with replaceable battery |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 1.7999999523162842 m |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | beyerdynamic app |
| 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 MMX 230 1001973
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.216score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 10019730.252score per dollar
Beyerdynamic MMX 230 1001973 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
