In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Apple AirPods Max. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 384.8 g | Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 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 | Gold | Black | 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 | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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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 | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Apple AirPods Max have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google 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 WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Max. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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