Side by side comparison and review of Sony PULSE 3D and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | 21.3 cm | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 292 g | 384.8 g | Sony PULSE 3D are lighter than Sony PULSE 3D 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 | Midnight black | Black / white | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | - | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | Adaptive EQ | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony PULSE 3D microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Apple AirPods Max lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony PULSE 3D. |
| 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 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony PULSE 3D | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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