Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Max and Sony WH-XB910N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.73 cm | - | |
| Width | 16.86 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.34 cm | - | |
| Weight | 384.8 g | 252 g | Sony WH-XB910N are lighter than Apple AirPods Max headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | Blue | Black | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, mesh textile | Synthetic leather | |
| Headband Material | Knit mesh | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-XB910N have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Max. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Dual Noise Cancellation | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Extra Bass, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 5 - 40000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB/mW | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 9 | 2 | Apple AirPods Max have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Controls | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency | Noise-cancellation on/off |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Features | On-ear detection | Multipoint Pairing | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | Touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB910N lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 50 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 40 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Max | Sony WH-XB910N |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |