Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold vs Noble Audio FoKus Apollo

What 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold does better (1) and where FoKus Apollo wins (3) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage≈ $350

Noble Audio · 2025FoKus Apollo

9.4Score

3 advantages≈ $440

Higher score

3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold better than FoKus Apollo?

Specifications

Only differences	Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold≈ $350	Noble Audio FoKus Apollo≈ $4409.4
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	—
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Hybrid
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Lowest frequency	15 Hz	10 Hz
Highest frequency	25,000 Hz	40,000 Hz
Impedance	16 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	103 dB	99 dB
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	80 h
Battery life with ANC	—	60 h
Charging time	—	3 h
Connectivity
Wireless	No	Yes
Bluetooth version	—	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	—	LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	Yes
aptX	—	Yes
LDAC	—	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	260 g	327 g
Foldable	—	Yes
Features
Hands-free calls	—	Yes