Meze Audio
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black
Planar magnetic
93
/ 100
From $3,500
VS
64 Audio U12t wins by 2
64 Audio
64 Audio U12t
IEM
95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
64 Audio U12t takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black lands at 93 and 64 Audio U12t at 95. That puts 64 Audio U12t ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick 64 Audio U12t if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black 93
vs 95 64 Audio U12t
Score breakdown
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black
93 anc 0
sound 93
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
64 Audio U12t
95 anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black | 64 Audio U12t |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | IEM |
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
64 Audio U12t
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black vs 64 Audio U12t
Which is better, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black or 64 Audio U12t? +
64 Audio U12t scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Is 64 Audio U12t worth the price? +
At $1,999, 64 Audio U12t delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.
Does Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black or 64 Audio U12t last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.