Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
93 Overall Score
vs
Bose QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS True Wireless
Bose
32 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Bose QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | — |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Mesh textile, memory foam | — |
| Headband | Stainless steel | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones, with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Twilight Blue - Limited Edition |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Range | 15.199999809265137 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | iOS Only | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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)
Bose QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS True Wireless
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (77th percentile)
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (35th percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Max Midnight0.216score per dollar
vs
Bose QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS True Wireless0.179score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max Midnight offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
