Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony WH-XB910N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony WH-XB910N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Max Sony WH-XB910N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency Noise-cancellation on/off
CABLE Apple AirPods Max Sony WH-XB910N
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Apple AirPods Max Sony WH-XB910N
Features On-ear detection Multipoint Pairing
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
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods Max Sony WH-XB910N
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Apple AirPods Max Sony WH-XB910N
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Carrying case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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